Finding a Job
A range of diverse employment services and funded programs are available to assist you in finding a sustainable job. Through coaching and guidance, we can help you to access opportunities and overcome challenges to achieve your goals.
Starting Work
Congratulations on achieving the new job! These resources can help you to understand your employment award or agreement, tax returns, payslips and your workplace rights and responsibilities.
Tax and Superannuation
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Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman provides resources to help you calculate pay and leave entitlements, understand the probation period and resolve problems that may arise.
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Australian Tax Office (ATO)
Connect with the ATO to apply for a free tax file number that's required for working in Australia. You can also use the website to lodge tax returns and start with superannuation.
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Free Income Tax Clinics
This webpage is a directory of free income tax clinics operated by Australian universities. Book an appointment online and find assistance with tax returns and related matters.
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Find My Award
Workplace awards are legal documents that outline the minimum pay rates and conditions of employment. Find information about your award which outlines pay and entitlements.
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Moneysmart.gov.au
The Moneysmart website provides tools for calculating how much tax you're expected to pay each year and can compare superannuation funds using a savings calculator.
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Youth Central
Explains the importance of superannuation contributions. They also provide advice on selecting a suitable fund and ensuring your employer is paying the correct amount.
Good Work Habits
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Building Work and Communication Skills
Linkedin provides free short courses for building work skills including communication, teamwork and critical thinking. A free account is required to access the courses.
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10 Ways to Get Stuff Done
This ReachOut article lists tips and advice for staying motivated and helping you get stuff done. It's useful if you struggle with the workload or lose track of tasks.
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8 Job Skills You Should Have
Youth Central lists 8 essential skills for work and life in general, along with examples of ways to develop or improve these skills.
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How to Get Started and Stay Motivated
Motivation is the drive to achieve your goals or needs. Healthdirect provides advice on how to find motivation, stay on track and what to do when losing motivation.
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Top 3 Social Media Fails to Avoid
What you post on social media can affect your reputation and even lead to disciplinary action at work. Seek highlights 3 types of social posts to avoid.
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How to manage your online reputation
Youth Central provides tips for managing your online reputation, whether it's social media content posted by you or tagged content posted by others.
Starting a New Job Checklist
Use this checklist to prepare for your new job and keep track of important information including your income, roster, probation period and your award or workplace agreement.
Your Rights and Responsibilities
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Your Work Health and Safety Responsibilities
it is important that you understand your work health and safety responsibilities. It is also important to understand the responsibilities of your employer.
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Australian Human Right Commission
Resources for reporting discrimination and breaches of your rights This free service can help with matters regarding disability, gender, race or age discrimination.
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Respect@Work
Find help if you have experienced workplace sexual harassment. Understand your rights and responsibilities and advice for addressing these matters.
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Working Women's Centre (SA)
South Australians can contact the organisation by phone for advice in matters including discrimination, wage theft, bullying, harassment and redundancy, among others.
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Redundancy Information Statement
This is a general guide to redundancy and other support services available to help you figure out what you’re entitled to and how you can restart your career.
Workplace Health and Safety
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SafeWork SA
The workplace health and safety regulator for South Australia. Lodge claims regarding injuries and breaches of safe work procedures. Find resources and advice for working safe.
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WorkCover WA
Western Australia's workplace health and safety regulator. Lodge claims regarding injuries and breaches of safe work procedures. Find resources and advice for working safe.
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WorkSafe Victoria
WorkSafe Victoria is the state's workplace health and safety regulator. Lodge claims regarding injuries and breaches of safe work procedures. Find resources and advice for working safe.
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SafeWork NSW
The New South Wales workplace health and safety regulator accepts claims for injuries and breaches of safe work procedures. They also have resources and advice for working safe.
