October 30, 2025
If you’ve just arrived in Brisbane and need work fast, you’re not alone. Every year, thousands of backpackers, students, and working holiday makers land on Queensland’s East Coast looking for quick, flexible ways to earn money. The good news for job seekers like yourself? There’s one option that gets you earning quickly: delivery work. With Nibble, you can get a road-ready ride fast; once your delivery account is approved, you can start earning within a few days.
Sifting through the landscape of Brisbane jobs can be a long and frustrating task. Between searching for job vacancies, writing cover letters, taking interviews, and unpaid trial shifts, loads of research and weeks can pass before you earn your first pay. Meanwhile, rent and living costs keep adding up. That’s why more and more backpackers are bypassing the traditional job market and turning to delivery work. It’s fast, flexible, and doesn’t require weeks of waiting.
You can start as soon as your account is approved on apps like Uber Eats, DoorDash, or Menulog. The only thing you need is a reliable ride, and that’s where Nibble comes in.
Food delivery work is an excellent opportunity for backpackers to start earning in Brisbane. The river city sees hundreds of backpackers from New Zealand, the UK, Canada, India, Asia and South America successfully apply their skills in the delivery industry each year. You don’t need to speak perfect English to get started – most delivery apps are simple to use and rely more on navigation than conversation. You can set your own hours, explore the city, and get paid weekly. No interviews, uniforms, or long-term contracts. All you need is your phone, your ride, and the open road.
With delivery platforms in high demand across Brisbane, there’s always work available. You’ll meet locals, discover new areas, and have complete control over when you work. It’s a great fit for travellers who want flexibility, quick start dates, and who seek a steady income.
When you arrive in Brisbane, there are many ways to find work. Many backpackers eventually take on farm work, fruit picking or other back-breaking work in agriculture to earn their second-year visa, and that’s a great long-term goal for anyone planning to stay in Australia. But before you head north for regional work, you’ll probably need to get your bearings in Australia and start earning money.
For many new arrivals, hospitality jobs are the go-to option. They can be fun and social, but they often mean long hours, late nights, and plenty of hard work on your feet. In comparison, delivery work offers an immediate start, flexible hours, and a chance to get to know this great place while you earn. Plus, the more you work, the more money you make. It’s all on your terms.
Delivery is the perfect job if you’ve just landed in Brisbane and want to build up some savings before heading off for your regional days. You can work independently, explore the city, and set your own schedule. All without the pressure or burnout that comes with hospitality shifts.
Ready to skip the job search? Getting started as a delivery rider in Brisbane is simple when you rent from Nibble. Instead of buying an expensive motorbike, scooter or e-bike, Nibble lets you rent one affordably with everything you need included. If you get started today, you'll start earning in the very near future!
Every rental includes safety gear, and maintenance so you can focus on your work, not the paperwork. Plus all the forms you need for delivery platforms including a registration certificate.
To start your new job making deliveries in Brisbane, you’ll just need a few essentials:
Backpackers on a 417 or 462 visa can work legally in Australia. Make sure you also have an Australian bank account and Tax File Number (TFN) so you can get paid.
There are different rules regarding your right to drive in Australia depending on the citizenship you hold, so be sure to check your eligibility. If you don’t have a motorcycle licence yet, check out Nibble’s guide on How to Get Your Motorcycle Licence in QLD to see how easy it is to upgrade.
Helmets are mandatory in Queensland, and Nibble includes one with every rental. Jackets and gloves are also recommended for comfort and protection.
You’ll also need an ABN to deliver as an independent contractor in Australia (don’t worry, it sounds a lot more complicated than it is). Once verified, you’re ready to ride.
Find more information on getting an ABN here.
Download Uber Eats, DoorDash, or Menulog and upload the required documents. Expect to provide proof of ID and right to work, complete a background check, and (for motor vehicles) provide registration and insurance details.
Nibble is built for travellers, students, and delivery riders who want to get started fast, without having to buy a vehicle outright.
You could land in Brisbane in the morning and be ready to deliver within a few days once your account is approved.
Getting a job in Brisbane doesn’t have to mean waiting weeks for a call back. Delivery work is the fastest and most flexible option for backpackers who want to earn money straight away. With Nibble’s easy rentals, you can start delivering and discovering Brisbane within days.
Stop waiting for job offers and join our team of Nibble riders. Rent a motorbike, scooter, or e-bike today and start your Brisbane delivery job within a few days.
