FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: How do I know the job I apply for will be paying fair and proper wages?
ANSWER: It’s useful to check the Fair Work Australia web pages www.fwa.gov.au to find about about awards and entitlements
Q: I’m in Tasmania on a working holiday. Is it possible to get work on a short term basis?
ANSWER: Workskills don’t look after this marker sector, however more information can be obtained from local labour hire companies:
- Chandler Macleod
- ADDECO
- Jet Personnel & Recruitment
- Skilled Engineering Limited
- Drake
- Hays
- Integrated Group
- Manpower
- Searson Buck
Q: What entitlements will I get from Workskills?
ANSWER: Centrelink determines your eligibility for entitlements and services. Depending which stream classification you come under your entitlements will vary. jobactive Service Guarantees can be found here: www.employment.gov.au
Q: How can I make myself more employable by gaining new skills and knowledge?
ANSWER: Consider lending a hand in a volunteer capacity. Try to pick an activity that you would feel comfortable in doing.
- Visit places like Volunteering Tasmania www.volunteeringtas.org.au
- Conservation Volunteers www.conservationvolunteers.com.au/get-involved/community-training
- Indigenous Community Volunteers www.icv.com.au
Or
- Glenorchy Volunteer Centre Phone: 6214 4572
- West Moonah Volunteer Program Phone: 6273 2966
- Montrose Volunteer Program Phone: 6214 4570
Q: Can I apply for jobs that aren’t necessarily advertised?
ANSWER: Yes, many employers such as following allow you to register online for any upcoming positions. It’s worth researching larger employers in particular to see if they offer this facility.
- Coles www.colescareers.com.au
- Target shop.target.com.au/company/careers/careers.html
- Woolworths www.wowcareers.com.au/wowcareers/woolworths/home
- Myer www.myer.com.au/careers.aspx
- Big W www.wowcareers.com.au/wowcareers/bigw/home