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About YHA

YHA Australia is part of the world's largest backpacker accommodation network, Hostelling International (HI), providing more than 4,000 YHA hostels in 90 countries around the world. The YHA group in Australia consists of two entities, YHA Ltd (operating in the ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, TAS and VIC), and YHA Western Australia Inc.
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    Jobs at YHA

    Passionate about travel? Then maybe you'd like to work for YHA. From customer-focused work in one of our hostels, to management positions and office-based roles in our state and national offices, YHA has plenty of opportunities, all across Australia.
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    How hostels work

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