Finding Employment – Essential Resources

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Finding employment can be difficult if you’re not sure where to start looking.  Luckily, there are a number of resources out there to help with your work journey.  So if you’re thinking about changing careers, or looking for that perfect first job, make sure you check out these websites first.

Fair Work Commission is Australia’s national workplace relations tribunal.  They are responsible for maintaining a safety net of minimum wages and employment conditions, as well as a range of other workplace functions and regulation.

Fair Work Ombudsman provides information and advice about your workplace rights and obligations.

Australian Government Working Conditions provides links to numerous websites and resources for employers and employees.

Department of Employment is responsible for national policies and programmes that help Australians find and keep employment and work in safe, fair and productive workplaces.

Job Search Websites:

Seek

Jobs Australia

Career One

Australian Job Search

Australian Business is an online government resource for the Australian business community. They offer simple and convenient access to all of the government information, forms and services you need. dominos site down It’s a whole-of-government service providing essential information on planning, starting and growing your business.

Queensland Business Group is an online community who conducts regular  business networking events and marketing workshops in Brisbane and Sunshine Coast.

Suited to Success provides a holistic and supportive approach to empower disadvantaged men and women to become independent and self-sufficient through our suiting and career programs.

Flying Solo is a small business forum.

Australian Business Women’s Network is an online membership community designed to teach women the skills to start, manage and grow their business.

Queensland Working Women’s Service provides telephone information and practical advice to targeted to vulnerable  women in relation to work-related issues. If you are at risk of losing your employment or have a concern about your treatment at work then our Industrial Officers can help you to navigate the options available to you.

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