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FINDING PART-TIME WORK IN NEWCASTLE

Finding part-time/casual work is a competitive process. You will need to be resourceful, persistent and creative.

Before you start:

Know what skills and personal qualities you have to offer an employer. Further information is available at http://www.graduatecareers.com.au/content/view/full/177
Have an up-to-date resume, come for a resume check at the Careers Service in the Student Services Centre.
Learn how to sell yourself at an interview or over the phone; the Careers Service offers practice interviews on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Enrol in a Finding a Part-time Work workshop run by The Careers Service (see over for website details).
Be active in your job seeking – a job is not likely to come to you.
Develop your networks so you can apply for position before they are openly advertised.
Join the Careers Service part-time email list.

To subscribe, send an email to mailserv@newcastle.edu.au

In the message box (the big box, not the subject box), type:

SUBSCRIBE careers-part-time

Then Type “END”. You should receive a message to say you have successfully subscribed.

Work Visas: International students cannot start work without a permission to work visa issued by the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMIA) Further information is available at www.immi.gov.au/study/working/how_to_apply.htm

Your Tax File Number: A unique Tax File Number (TFN) issued by the Australian taxation Office (ATO) identifies income earners in Australia. International students are advised to see the International Office on campus for further information on obtaining a TFN. Further information is available at http://www.ato.gov.au/

Are you a permanent resident for Tax purposes? Each employer will ask you to complete a declaration form that asks if you are a resident for tax purposes. If so, you pay standard tax rates and may claim a refund at the end of the financial year (30 June). Self-assess your status by completing the questionnaire on the ATO website www.ato.gov.au Study Abroad and exchange students who are here for one semester only may not be residents for Tax purposes.

What will you earn: Official wage rates and conditions jobs should be checked on NSW Office of Industrial Relations website www.industrialrelations.nsw.gov.au or phone 131 628 (State Award) or Dept of Workplace Relations website www.dewr.gov.au phone 1300 363 264 (Commonwealth). Award wages vary depending on the job and your age (junior wages refer to people 20 years and younger)

Lodge a Tax Return: Taxpayers/income earners are required to lodge tax returns. Each employer will keep a record of your payments and send a summary to you at the end of the financial year (30 June). Ensure your employer is kept informed if you change address. International students leaving Australia before 30 June should enquire at the ATO at least 6-8 weeks before departure about tax return lodgement.

What do employers want? Employers expect you to be enthusiastic about the job and understand the requirements. Most casual jobs need you to be work ready and have some basic job skills eg business/customer service communication skills, reliability, computer skills. Sometimes specific skills are required eg to work anywhere in NSW involving alcohol requires a Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate (RSA), see below for training courses.

What should employers provide? A safe work environment with no harassment or discrimination and fair pay for the work that you do. Be wary of unpaid work trials- they do not always lead to work. Voluntary work is great for your resume and can build your skills. Do make sure that you understand the conditions and that the experiences are worthwhile. Be wary of ‘Unpaid trials’ – they do not always lead to paid work

Work on campus Contact HR in the Chancellery, Ph: 4921 5266,

Email: employment@newcastle.edu.au or website: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/employment/

The library employs students during December and January.

The Student Union advertises casual and volunteer positions vacant at www.unu.org.au

Course related experience

These opportunities are advertised on the Careers Service website - http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/careers/vacancies/courserelatedvacancies.html

For assistance in how to approach other organisations call in to the Careers Service.

Consider these types of work:

Tutoring – check out part-time email list, Newcastle Herald, the Post and the Star – Wednesdays and Saturday s, Tuition Agencies – Yellow Pages
Childcare – See Newcastle Herald, Post and Star, schools with OOSH centres – put your name on their casual list
Administration – see Employment Agencies in the Yellow Pages
Gardening
Call centres – Check the Newcastle Herald, Star and Post
Cleaning – part-time email list, Newcastle Herald, Star and Post, Yellow Pages – you will need your Green Card (Green Card – OH&S induction – about $60.00)
Hospitality, turn up at hotels and restaurants with resume, check out recruitment agencies. You may need Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Certificate and/or Responsible Conduct of Gambling (RCG). Check the employment section of The Herald for courses -1 day training for each- cost approx. $65.00 (the providers are all competitors –check around for the best value)
Some cafes eg Gloria Jeans accept applications on-line
Labouring –Green Card – OH&S induction – about $60.00
Retail sales and store – many stores now have internet applications eg ColesMyer, Woolworths, Sanity
Security – You will need a Licence – 5 day course, includes First Aid – about $450.00

Some Useful Contacts

Careers Service, Student Services Centre

University of Newcastle

Phone: 4921 5588

Email: studentemployment@newcastle.edu.au

Website: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/careers/index.html

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