STUDENTS SECTION
Work
You have to know that as a student you are eligible to work part time in Australia!
The type of job depends on your English level but please be prepared to work as a kitchen-hand, waiter or cleaner at the beginning.
3 IMPORTANT STEPS BEFORE YOU CAN APPLY FOR A JOB:
1.You need to obtain a Tax File Number (TFN) – we can help you do this in our office;
2.You need to prepare your CV/Resume, with all details related to the job you apply for. We can also help you with this.
3.You will need to open a bank account, which is very simple and our friendly staff can assist you.
3 IMPORTNANT RULES REGARDING YOUR JOB:
1. You can start to work as soon as your classes start;
2. You can work up to 20 hours a week during your studies;
3. You can work without any limitation during your school holidays.
AVERAGE SALARIES PER HOUR IN AUD:
1. Waiter – up to $15 (plus tips)
2. Bar attendant - $12 - $18
3. Cleaner - $15 - $25
4. Kitchen Hand - $10 - $15
5. Distribution of flyers - $8 - $10
6. Nanny - $15 - $20
7. Aged Care/Child Care assistant - $15 - $25
8. Cook - $15 - $25
9. Lifeguard - $15 - $40
10. Painter/Construction - $15 - $35
MINIMUM RIGHTS AND CONDITIONS AT WORK:
Your minimum rights and conditions at work may be set by a legal document like a federal or state award, a collective agreement, or an individual transational employment agreement (ITEA). Ask your employer which one will apply to you and your job so you can find out how it will affect you.
If an agreement or an award does not apply, laws in Australia will provide basic minimum pay and conditions.
If you are asked to sign any type of document agreeing to work conditions, make sure you read it very carefully and understand it before signing. Keep a copy for your records.
Your award or agreement should tell you things like:
1.Your Minimum rate of pay - remember, your employer can pay you more than the minimum if they want to, but they cannot pay you less.
2.The number of hours you will work each week.
3.When you will be paid - you should be paid at least once a month.
4.If you are entitled to more money (penalty rates) for working nights, weekends or public holidays, or overtime pay for working outside your regular hours.
5.If you should be paid an allowance for doing certain tasks.
6.The minimum number of hours per shift you can be rostered and paid for.
7.When you should be taking breaks during your shift.
8.How much notice you need to give youe employer if you want to resign from your job.
WHAT IS NOT OK AT WORK?
1.Unpaid work trials are generally against the law - you should not be asked to work for free. You should be paid for all hours you work, including meetings or training and the time you spend openinig and closing the business.
2.Not being given a pay slip - you should receive a pay slip within one day of being paid.
3.Having money taken out of your pay to cover customers who have left without paying or if the registers are shot.
4.Being sent home from work early - you should start and finish your shift at the rostered time no matter how busy or quiet it is, unless you and your employer agree otherwise.
5.Receiving goods or services instead of pay.
6.Being pressured, forced or threatened to sign a workplace agreement.
7.Being sacked because you were sick or injured.
8.Being sacked becaouse of your race, colour, sex, sexual preference, marital status, pregnancy or religion.
If you feel like any of these things are happening to you, you should contact the Workplace Ombudsman Help Line on 1300 724 200 or www.wo.gov.au for assistance.