Getting Job Ready
Here you will find information and resources that can support you to build your knowledge and confidence when starting your journey of job seeking. Follow the list of links to find reliable websites with information around finding work (“job-seeking”) and your workplace rights and entitlements.
Finding a job which suits you
There’s a whole world of jobs out there, but where can you look? We have heard from a lot of local young people that family can be the most common (or sometimes only) place they get advice from around finding employment.
What about those who don’t want to get into the same line of work as their parents? There are a whole lot of resources online that help you explore what’s out there and help you decide on your own personal career path.
General Job-Seeking Resources
Use this list to find useful and reliable resources around getting ready for job seeking:
Occupation Matrix: Use this tool to help you find a job which may suit you. Visit Occupation Matrix
Workforce Australia: Resources for people looking for their next job. Visit www.workforceaustralia.gov.au/individuals
Dress for Success Hub: Job-readiness workshops free for young women looking for work. Visit dfscareerhub.org.au
Skillsroad: A place to explore what it’s really like in different industries so you can start exploring a career you might like. Visit skillsroad.com.au
Headspace (Work and Study): “headspace” is a general mental health service and resource for young people aged 12-24. They have also put together some work and study support and useful info. Visit https://headspace.org.au/services/work-and-study-support/
Youth Central (Victoria): A one-stop shop (like this one) made for young people living in Victoria. Most information is still useful if you are living in NSW www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/jobs-and-careers (*we suggest being careful about using information from the “Your Rights at Work” section without more of your own research as some of the information may be specific to Victorian laws)
How to be job-ready (NSW Government): www.nsw.gov.au/employment/getting-a-job/getting-your-first-job/how-to-be-job-ready
Job Jumpstart: A massive library of resources for people at all stages of their job finding journey. Visit www.jobjumpstart.gov.au
Workplace rights and entitlements
These links can be useful for people who have just started working their first job and want to know more about their entitlements.
Fairwork Australia: A place to learn all about workplace rights, calculating how much you should be getting paid, finding support for problems in the workplace and more https://www.fairwork.gov.au/
The Pay And Conditions Tool (P.A.C.T.): Access Fairwork’s Pay Calculator and other resources here
P.A.C.T Pay Calculator - Find your award (fairwork.gov.au)
Before Starting Employment (Fairwork): This is a checklist of everything you need to know before starting a new job https://www.fairwork.gov.au/starting-employment/before-starting-employment