YHA Australia
    (16 reviews)

    Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Non-Profit Organisations

    Specialities

    Tourism, Accomodation

    Company size

    101-1,000

    Primary location

    Sydney Support Office
    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 includes YHA Ltd, Hostelling International Australia Inc (trading as YHA Australia) as well as YHA WA Inc and Youth Hostels Association of Tasmania Inc.Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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    at YHA Australia
    Bilinga, Gold Coast QLD
    Join a great team in a fun, bright and airy property
    Join a great team in a fun, bright and airy property
    classification: Hospitality & TourismHospitality & Tourism
    17h ago
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    at YHA Australia
    Brisbane QLD
    Lead a great team in a bright and airy property
    Lead a great team in a bright and airy property
    classification: Hospitality & TourismHospitality & Tourism
    17h ago
    17h ago

    Reviews overview

    3.416 ratings in total
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    81%
    Rate salary as high or average
    63%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at YHA Australia?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    YHA Australia offers a vibrant and inclusive workplace characterised by its diverse work culture and supportive co-workers. Employees particularly value the work-life balance and benefits package, including free accommodation at other YHAs. The environment is described as friendly and accepting, with good communication among team members.

    However, there are areas for improvement, including the need for more structured career development opportunities and enhanced training programmes. The fast-paced environment can be demanding, requiring significant multitasking, and some employees note that management practices could be more consistent. The organisation's structure, while promoting staff loyalty, can sometimes limit opportunities for rapid career progression.

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    Recent reviews

    1.0
    Admin
    Nov 2025
    Sydney NSW 20002 to 3 years in the role, former employee
    I was humiliated in front of co-workers and mocked for being proactive
    The good thingsUsed to have a great culture
    The challengesNew managers see workers as replaceable numbers
    3.0
    Receptionist
    Mar 2025
    Northern QLD4 to 5 years in the role, former employee
    Horrible operations manager
    The good thingsMeeting like minded people.
    The challengesLack of training and management expectations are too high considering the lack of training
    2.0
    Shift Manager
    Nov 2023
    Sydney NSW 20001 to 2 years in the role
    challenging and a constant challenge
    The good thingsYHA is a company that allows you to develop your soft skills, you are full of challenges that make you reach a good level if you are thinking of working with clients
    The challengesI'm in Sydney Harbour and there are many challenges every day, but I feel the biggest one is trying to understand how you can manage frustration and do your best.
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