Exploring Byron Bay together
Bringing people together and creating unforgettable experiences
YHA is about much more than just a place to sleep. We’re a for-purpose, member-owned organisation connecting people with amazing places across Australia.
Since 1939, our teams have been creating welcoming spaces in cities, coastal communities and regional destinations.
As a proudly B Corp-certified organisation and recognised as a Great Place to Work, we reinvest in our places, communities and the environment, with a purpose to create an open and accommodating world where life flourishes.
Purpose driven and values-led
Collaborate, listen & connect
We listen first and speak respectfully, creating psychological safety so ideas and people connect to solve problems together.
Care for people & planet
We make safe, sustainable choices that include and uplift all of our people, communities and the natural places we’re part of.
Create positive experiences
We make it easy, safe and welcoming for guests and team members, resolving issues constructively and leaving people feeling valued.
Always evolving
We improve how we work, small steps and bold ideas, balancing innovation with safety, risk awareness and good governance.
Why work at YHA?
Every day, our team members bring talent, energy and passion to their roles, and we’re committed to making sure everyone is recognised, valued, and empowered. We proudly celebrate the different cultures and backgrounds in our team, and believe that when our team feel supported, they truly thrive.
That’s why we’ve created YHA+, a benefits program designed to support and celebrate what matters most to our team members – both inside and outside the workplace.
Explore all YHA+ benefits (PDF)
*Qualifying service and other conditions apply. Free accommodation requires more than six months’ continuous service; wellbeing days, volunteer leave and cultural leave require more than six months’ service. Flexibility depends on the role and business needs. See the YHA+ guide for full details.
Explore the benefits
Some of our team’s favourite perks
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Free stays across our network, saving you money while you explore more of Australia.
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25% off food and 50% off hot beverages at all YHA-operated cafes and bars.
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A generous benefits platform giving you access to a variety of retail and travel discounts.
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Training and learning pathways both in-house and externally, including Co-Learn courses through Torrens University.
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Additional leave including Women’s Health Leave, Parental Leave and Give Back Time volunteer days.
Eligibility and conditions apply. Free accommodation requires more than six months’ continuous service. See the YHA+ guide for full details.
Find your perfect fit at YHA Australia
Here you can learn, grow, and build a career that takes you places. No two roles at YHA are the same. From reception to housekeeping, food & beverage to property management, our roles are as diverse as our team is. Find where you fit, and where you could go next.
Be part of what’s next.
Opening in Sydney in May 2027, MODE will bring new roles and fresh opportunities to build your career with YHA.
Explore MODE
Real people with real careers
YHA Australia is more than a job, it’s a place to belong. Some of our team join us for a season, others have worked with us for decades. With properties across Australia and roles in every part of the organisation, YHA is a place to learn new skills, try different things, and build a career that keeps moving. Hear from our team about where their YHA journey has taken them.
Harry Clarke
Shift Manager · YHA Sydney Central · 2025 spotlight
“I came to YHA for a placement year. Three years later, I’m a shift manager, I’ve MC’d a company-wide conference, won an Emerging Leader Award, and spent three weeks working overseas with Hostelling International across Scotland.”
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Stories and role titles reflect YHA’s 2025 Integrated Report. Individual experiences and opportunities vary.
Wherever you work at YHA, you’ll find people who share your sense of purpose and live our values every day. Organisation-wide conferences, award nights, team fun runs and shared ski trips bring us together from across the country to learn, celebrate and have some fun along the way. It’s a chance to step away from the everyday, share new experiences and connect with people who make YHA what it is.
Flourish 2026, City2Surf, Thredbo and team moments. Flourish photography: Ken Butti.
Recognition shaped by our people
Great Place to Work Certified · 2027
Our people say YHA is a great place to work.
YHA · 2025
85%
YHA · 2024
77%
Typical Australian company
60%
Employee survey results · 2024 and 2025
Better for people and better for the planet
YHA is Australia’s first owned and operated accommodation network to become a Certified B Corporation. That means we’re independently recognised for balancing people, planet and profit, and for using travel to make a positive difference.
B Corp is not a badge we bought. B Lab independently assesses how we treat our crew, our communities and the environment, and we recertify every three years.
We’re owned by our members, so the profit we make goes back into our properties, our communities and the environment. When you join YHA, your work is part of that impact every day.
Explore our impact
87.2
YHA B Impact score
80
Qualifies for B Corp certification
50.9
Median for ordinary businesses that complete the assessment
Certified December 2025 · B Lab assessment
Born to B. Meet the people behind our purpose.
Explore the series
Maruku Arts · Uluru–Kata Tjuta National Park
Image: Tourism Australia
First Nations careers
As part of our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, we’re committed to increasing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
From providing hands-on work experience for young Australians interested in tourism, to creating meaningful career pathways into professional and management roles for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, we’re passionate about building the diversity of our workforce and contributing towards a greater understanding of Indigenous cultures.
Work where you want to explore
From busy cities to iconic coastal towns and quiet spots in nature, YHA properties are found right across Australia. Find the place that suits your pace, and the opportunity that you’ve been waiting for.
Our network
Explore our 19 properties across Australia
New South Wales
Queensland
Victoria
South Australia
Tasmania
Western Australia
City · NSW
YHA Sydney Harbour
Harbour views from The Rocks. A place to welcome the world.
Explore our places here. Check current vacancies in our recruitment portal.
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