What is the Touring Trades App?
Touring Trades connects travelling tradespeople and professionals with locals who need work completed in their area. It allows skilled workers who are travelling Australia to find short-term jobs, while helping communities access reliable trades and services when local supply is limited. Whether you’re a caravan-travelling electrician, plumber, carpenter, cleaner, chiropractor, mechanic, or another professional, Touring Trades helps you work while you explore.
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Who can use the Touring Trades App?
Touring Trades is designed for two types of users:
Travelling workers
Clients
Homeowners, businesses, caravan parks, and communities looking for skilled workers in their area.
What types of workers can join Touring Trades?
Touring Trades is open to many types of skilled workers, including:
Electricians
Plumbers
Carpenters
Builders
Mechanics
Air-conditioning technicians
Landscapers
Cleaners
Painters
Handymen
Health professionals
Trades assistants
and many other service providers.
If you offer a skill or service people need, there’s a place for you.
How does Touring Trades work?
Travelling workers simply
- Create a profile
- List their skills and qualifications
- Set their location and travel route
- Accept work that suits their schedule
This allows workers to earn income while travelling Australia.
Clients
- Post a job
- Search for available workers nearby
- View profiles & reviews
- Contact and book the worker directly through the platform
This makes it easier for communities to find help when local trades are booked out.
frequently asked questions
How do trades work while travelling?
Many tradespeople travel Australia in caravans, campervans, or motorhomes. Touring Trades allows them to pick up short-term work in towns they pass through. Workers can choose how much or how little they work, giving them flexibility to balance income and travel.
Can trades legally work interstate?
Licensing rules vary between Australian states and territories. Some trades have mutual recognition arrangements, allowing licensed workers to apply for recognition in another state. In many cases this process is simple and quick. Touring Trades encourages all workers to ensure they comply with local licensing and regulatory requirements before accepting work.
Do workers need to provide their licences?
Yes. Workers are encouraged to list relevant licences, qualifications, and insurance on their profile. This helps clients choose skilled and properly qualified professionals.
Is Touring Trades only for tradies?
No. While trades are a big part of the platform, Touring Trades is also designed for many other professions such as: health practitioners, cleaners, tutors, mechanics, technicians, IT specialists, maintenance workers, hospitality professionals. Any skilled service provider travelling Australia may benefit from the platform.
🇦🇺 Australia-wide — cities, regional, remote
How much does it cost to use Touring Trades?
Workers join Touring Trades through a subscription that allows them to: create a profile, appear in searches, connect with clients, access job opportunities around Australia. Clients can search and connect with workers through the platform. (Exact pricing may vary depending on subscription options.)
Is Touring Trades safe to use?
Touring Trades includes profile verification, reviews, and transparent communication between clients and workers. Users are encouraged to check qualifications, reviews, and licences before agreeing to work.
Why was Touring Trades created?
Across Australia many communities struggle to access trades and skilled workers, while thousands of skilled professionals travel the country each year. Touring Trades bridges that gap — connecting communities that need work done with workers who want to earn while exploring Australia.
Is Touring Trades available Australia-wide?
Yes. Touring Trades is designed to work across Australia, helping connect workers and clients in cities, regional towns, and remote communities.