The Careers Service is for every University of Newcastle Student. For those students who have come from another country to study with us, here are some Guru tips to help you get a job while you're here!
We understand that a lot of international students need to financially support themselves while they study at university. So this should give you some tips in finding casual work while you are in
Finding part-time/casual work is a competitive process. You will need to be resourceful, persistent and creative.
One of the most underrated aspects of getting a job in
Tips on how to find work in
Before you start:
- Know what skills and personal qualities you have to offer an employer. Further information is available here
- Have an up-to-date resume; come for a resume check at the Careers Service in the Student Services Building. Click here to see the campus map
- Learn how to sell yourself at an interview or over the phone; the Careers Service offers practice interviews by appointment
- Enrol in a Finding a Part-time Work workshop run by The Careers Service (usually these are at the start of every year)
- 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 CareerHub , you can do job searches and much MORE. Any
Consider these types of work:
- Hospitality - go to hotels and restaurants at appropriate times (that is, not when they are busiest like at dinner time) with your resume, and also 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 newspaper for courses. It’s only 1 day training for each, and they cost approx. $70.00 (the providers are all competitors so search around for the best value) - Tutoring – Look through CareerHub, Newcastle Herald, the Post and the Star – Wednesdays and Saturdays, and Tuition Agencies in the 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 – Newcastle Herald, Star and Post, Yellow Pages – you will need your Green Card (Green Card – OH&S induction – about $60.00)
- Some cafes eg Gloria Jeans accept applications on-line
- Labouring –Green Card – OH&S induction – about $60.00
- Retail sales and stores – 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
- Fruit harvest - There are many fruit picking positions over summer that pay great wages. Click here to view the 2009 travel work book for harvesting which goes through all locations where you can find this position. Also click here to register for harvest work.
Some Useful Contacts
Further help can always be sought through the Careers Service, which is located in the
Phone: 4921 5588
Email: studentemployment@newcastle.edu.au
Website:
http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/careers/index.html
- CareerHub
- This is the University's job search engine, it is free to join and has many useful links
- Coles/Myer
- Woolworths
- Seek
- CareerOne
>>>Note: The Careers Service is here to help you through the application process (fixing up a resume, interview and job search tips), but we cannot get you a job, only point you in the right direction.
When you consider undertaking any job, you must remember that all people working in
Here is some information on working in
The difference between full-time, part-time and casual work
- Full-time employees generally work 38 hours per week and receive pay for a full week’s work as well as conditions like annual leave and sick leave
- Part-time employees work regular hours each week, but less hours than full-time employees. You generally receive the same benefits as full-time workers but on the basis of hours you work.
- Casual employees work on an hourly or daily basis and are less likely to have regular or guaranteed hours of work. You generally do not get paid sick leave or annual leave, but rates of pay are higher to make up for this.
Note: There can be limitations on the amount of hours you can work as an international student, and you must have permission to work in
Your rights and obligations
Your minimum rights and conditions at work may be set by a legal document like a federal or state award, a collective agreement, or an individual transitional employment agreement (ITEA). Ask your employer which one will apply to you and your job so you can find out how it will affect you.
Your award or agreement should tell you things like:
- Your minimum rate of pay – remember your employer can pay you more than the minimum if they want to, but they cannot pay you less;
- If you are entitled more money (penalty rates) for working nights, weekends, or public holidays, or overtime for working outside your regular hours;
- The minimum number of hours per shift you can be rostered and paid for.
Go to http://www.workplaceauthority.gov.au/ for more information about awards, collective agreements and ITEAs.
What is not OK at work?
- Unpaid work trials are generally against the law – you should not be asked to work for free. You should be paid for all hours you work, including meetings or training and the time you spend opening and closing the business;
- Having money taken out of your pay to cover customers who have left without paying or if the registers are short;
- Receiving goods or services instead of pay;
- Losing your job because of your race, colour, sex, sexual preference, marital status, pregnancy or religion.
If you feel like any of these things are happening to you, you should contact the Workplace Ombudsman Help Line on 1300 724 200 for assistance.
Contact the translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450 for the cost of a local call 24 hours a day 7 days a week if you need help communicating in English.
If you are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment, you can call through the National Relay Service (NRS)
*TTY users phone 133 677 and ask for the Workplace Ombudsman Help Line 1300 724 200
*Speak and listen (speech-to-speech relay) users hone 1300 555 727 and ask for the Workplace Ombudsman Held Lime 1300 724 200
Graduate information for international students
Going Global career and employment resources include world-wide job openings, internship listings, industry profiles and country-specific career information. More than 30,000 pages of constantly-updated content is included on topics such as: work permit/visa regulations, resume writing guidelines and examples, employment trends, salary ranges, networking groups, cultural/interviewing advice, corporate profiles and worldwide job listings plus much more!
Going Global features:
- Country Career Guides
- Global Key Employer Directory
- Search Job Postings and Internships
- Create personal account and off-site access
- Bookmarking and default pages
Note that
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