For Employees
Do I have to pay to use Nomadic Worker?
If you’ve never subscribed to Nomadic Worker before, you get 2 months free. After that, there are subscription options which can easily be cancelled if needed. View prices here
How does the app actually find me work?
You create a profile, list your skills and the kind of work you’re looking for, then mark yourself as “available.” (or not available). If you drive into an employer’s set radius and your skills match their job listing, the employer gets a notification. If they like the look of your profile, they can send you a notification saying they want to call. Ten minutes later, the call button will appear so they can ring you directly.
Developer Tip: Use the “about me” dialog to make your profile suit what jobs you are wanting hired for. Simply adding honest and reliable is probably not going to do you much favours, however explaining the previous experiance and skills you can bring to the position is more likely to attract the employers attention (think of it as a cover letter). But do not put personal information in this field such as contact details etc
The app is designed to be a set-and-forget tool. Just set up your profile and job wish list, save the details, and toggle “Available” or “Not Available” on the map screen. Then sit back and let opportunities come to you.
If I mark myself as “not available” does that mean im invisable and wont be contacted ?
No, marking yourself as “Not Available” only indicates to the employer that you are still available but maybe not just right now. IE: You’re working for another 3 weeks then your free. So you may still get contacted. Marking yourself as invisable will hide yourself from ALL employers.
Why is there a ten minute delay before an employer can call me?
As a full-time traveller myself, I often don’t answer unknown calls and might be in the middle of driving when one comes through. The ten-minute delay is so that you:
Know that someone is about to call you via the Nomadic Worker app.
Have time to pull over and prepare for the conversation.
Do I need to keep the app open all the time?
No. The app runs a foreground service in the background with a small notification. As long as you’re logged in and not marked as invisible, it works while you travel. The notification panel on your phone must display the Nomadic Worker icon for location updates to happen. If you click “stop monitoring” in the notification, location updates will pause and employers won’t be notified as you travel.
Can I switch between being an Employee and an Employer?
Yes. You can delete your in-app account and sign back up as the other role without any issue. Alternatively, you can use a secondary email account to keep both roles active.
Will it drain my battery?
The app uses location services, so there will be some battery use, but it’s designed to run lightly in the background without chewing through too much power.
Do I need internet or will it work offline?
You’ll need an internet connection (mobile data or Wi-Fi) because the app periodically talks to the server to match you with employers.
Explain the location permissions to me.
As an Employee, location permissions are required to update your marker as you travel. The app uses “coarse location,” which means it records a rough GPS fix that may be 3km or more from your exact spot. This way, your precise location is never pinpointed.
The app runs a foreground service that updates your location once every 15 minutes, which helps save the battery and updates your location so you can trigger a nearby employers attention.
If you choose to not allow location permissions while using the app, please be aware this is a core functionality and without it you will not be found by an employer.
If I see an employer on the map, can I contact them?
No. The app is designed with the employer’s privacy in mind. Your goal is to make your profile complete and attractive so that when you enter their radius, it’s them who reaches out to you.
If I choose every job and every category at once will i increase my chances of being hired ?
No, you cant do that, to prevent abuse the app limits you to only choosing a maximum of 5 categories at any one time.
For Employers (Farmers, Businesses, Roadhouses, etc.)
How do I advertise a job?
Create an account, log in as an Employer, and add the jobs you’re hiring for. Set the radius around your location where you want to be alerted if a matching Employee passes by.
Can someone see my location and just call up to my property?
No. The app is designed with the employer’s privacy in mind. Nobody wants hundreds of random drive-ins. To prevent this, your map marker is placed randomly within a 50 km radius of your actual property. This keeps your exact location private.
Can someone randomly contact me via the app?
No. Your privacy is important. Employees can’t see your phone number or email. Those details are only shared when you choose to call an employee through the app.
What happens when someone drives into my radius?
You’ll get a notification saying there’s a potential worker nearby who matches your job listing. You can view their profile and, if you’re interested, call them directly.
Do I have to keep checking the app?
No not entirely. Once you’ve set up your jobs and radius, the app notifies you automatically when a match is nearby. You just need to leave the foreground service running (visible in your phone’s notification panel). If you stop the service, you won’t get alerts unless the app is open. However it is probably advisable to view the app perodically in case you missed a notification.
I don’t see any Markers on the map other than myself.
1. Employee markers are removed from the map if you are “Not Hiring”, they only show when you are “Hiring”
2. If you have no markers in your specified radius but you do see a +300 or some other number in the top right of your screen, that means there are 300 matching employee’s in the country but they are just not in your radius yet, either increase your radius to view them or wait until they travel closer to you.
But what if I want to hire someone who is outside my radius ?
The maximum search radius is 2,000 km. Hiding employees beyond that radius is a deliberate safety measure to limit scraping and unsolicited contact.
What kinds of jobs can I list?
The app comes with predefined categories and positions that you can select from. If you don’t see the position you’re hiring for, you can suggest a new one via the Settings tab. The developer will review and approve (or deny) the addition.
Categories and positions are the same for both Employers and Employees, so the app can match them directly.
Do I have to pay workers through the app?
No. Nomadic Worker is simply a connection tool. Payment, terms, and arrangements are worked out directly between you and the worker.
Can I use this outside of Australia?
Yes. While it was inspired by remote Australian travel, the app can be used anywhere in the world.
What do the icons mean?
A green icon means the potential employee is available for work and actively looking.
A red icon means the employee is unavailable at the moment, but still seeking work. They might be on a short-term job, so they could be available soon.
The “pair of eyes” icon shows employees whose profile you’ve already viewed.
A star icon marks an employee you’ve favourited.
Explain the location permissions.
As an Employer, location permissions are only required when you set your initial marker on the map. After that, no more location updates are needed from your phone.
Your foreground service is different from an Employee’s. It simply runs to check for Employees entering your radius and to send you notifications. If you cancel the service in your notification panel, you won’t be notified unless you’re actively using the app.
Will I get multiple notifications if someone enters and exits the radius daily?
No. To avoid spam, the app is designed to limit this. If someone lives on the edge of your radius, you’ll only get one notification from them every 5 days. After that, they’re removed from your database, and only if they re-enter after the cooldown will you get another alert.
General Questions
Is my personal information safe?
Yes. Your data is stored securely and is only used within the app to help connect Employers and Employees. We don’t sell or share your personal details with third parties. ( other than Google for analytics purposes)
Who can see my profile?
Only Employers whose job listings match your skills (and are within their set radius) can see your profile.
How do I delete my account?
You can delete your account at any time from within the app (Settings Tab → Menu in the top right corner). Once deleted, your profile and information are removed from our system.
Do I have to pay to use Nomadic Worker?
If you’ve never subscribed to Nomadic Worker before, you’ll get 2 months free. After that, there are subscription options you can cancel at any time. View Pricing here
Does the app work on iPhone (iOS)?
Not yet. The current testing phase is Android only. iOS support may come later, but not in the near future. However please see this page IOS Users
What if I find a bug or something looks wrong?
Please let us know! You can email us directly, or use the in-app feedback button (Settings → menu on top right corner → send feedback). Screenshots or notes about what happened are especially helpful.
Who do I contact for help?
If you get stuck or have a question, use the contact email in the footer of this website.
What is the “Test users” option for?
Because the app is new, the database of real users is still small. The “Show test users” option in the Settings menu adds three simulated employers or employees to the map. It’s just to give you a feel for how the app looks when there are more users around.
Do you have a IOS version of the app?
No. But never fear take a look here Tips for IOS Users
What if I forget to open the app before I hit the road ?
Luckily for you I’ve thought of that also. In the employee settings screen there is a bluetooth option. Connect Nomadic worker to your cars Bluetooth and each time you start your car , if the apps not already running, you’ll get reminded by a voice alert to open Nomadic worker, no more forgetting.
Final Note: Regardless if you are an employee or an employer… if you find a match and hire or get hired…. feel free to drop the developer an email, he would love to hear the success stories.