Types of work
There are different types of work that you can get. When you’re starting out your first job is often part time or casual. Maybe you are trying to balance making some money while you go to school. In Australia finding part-time and casual work can be easier than finding a full-time job. If your employer can rely on you and likes the work you do, you may be offered more hours.
Which type suits you?
Full-time employment
Full-time workers are employed on a permanent basis and usually work a 38-hour week.
Part-time work
Part-time workers are permanent employees who usually work:
• Less than 35 hours per week; and
• Have reasonably predictable hours of work; and
• Receive pay and conditions in line with full-time employees, for example sick leave.
Casual work
Casual workers are in temporary employment which does not offer the protection of a permanent job. Casual workers don’t receive the benefits of continuous employment such as sick leave or holiday pay.
This website has more info on casual work:
www.moneystuff.net.au/Default.aspx?tabid=448
Self-employment
Want to work for yourself? The New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS) helps eligible unemployed people to start and run a small business.
Call: 136 268
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships combine both practical experience at work with structured training. Apprenticeships are generally in traditional technical trades like bricklaying or cabinet making. Traineeships are usually in non-trade areas such as hospitality, business, manufacturing and health.
New Apprenticeships Centres (NACs) provide Apprenticeship and Traineeship information and services to employers and people interested in becoming an Apprentice or Trainee.
New Apprenticeship Centres can advise and assist apprentices, trainees and employers with details on training arrangements, training contracts, financial incentives, subsidies and allowances.
For more information on the new apprenticeship options for job seekers.
Call 1800 639 629