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Boardriders has a job centre with a Jopmap job board with heaps of jobs with a number of positions in a number if different Industries.
Boardriders also holds a number of nights where by recruitment agencies organise talks at the hostel giving advise and tips about working in Manly.
Manly is a busy tourist destination therefore there is always alot or work in the Hospitality Industry. Boardriders have many contacts with local pubs, night clubs, cafés, and restaurants who love to hire staff staying at Boardriders.
If working with alcohol it’s a legal requirement to hold a RSA certificate (Responsible Service of Alcohol). Its costs approximely $75 and only takes about 6 hours to complete . It can be completed in many of Manly’s pubs or with Travel Express.
www.travellexpress.com.au
There are also many retail shops who love to hire backpackers expressly in the busy summer months. Some of the large retail shops include many of the well know surf brands such as Billabong, Rip curl, Roxy and Mambo.
There is also a lot of work in the construction and building industry. We have many local business who ring Boardriders on a daily basis looking for workers for a couple of days to a couple of months.
Jobs include anything from cleaning windows, cleaning houses, labouring work, land scaping, and painting just to name a few. If working on a building site you need to hold a Green card. Its takes about 6 hours to complete and costs about $100. Again you can do this through www.travellexpress.com.au
If you’re here to work just let the friendly staff know on reception, and we can point you in the right direction and help you get a job as soon as possible.
Other useful links include:
Employment Agencies
Working Holiday Visas
Other useful information
Ensure you bring an up to date resume, with references and qualification to show future employers.
Bring one nice outfit to wear when applying for jobs and for job interviews.
When apply for jobs look smart and confidant, first impressions count.
If working in Hospitality most employers require staff to wear black pants/skirt and white top so bring them with you to save buying over here.
Tax File Number
When working in Australia you need to have a tax file number. Its free and easy to apply for the easyist way is to apply on line at www.ato.gov.au It usally take 2-3 weeks to get your tax file number so try and apply as soon as you arrive in Australia. Its also a legal requirement for all employers to pay you superannuation which is a type of retirement scheme. The good new is all overseas workers can get most of their tax and superannuation back when you leave Australia. Travel express are the leaders in the field www.travellexpress.com.au or call them on 1800075996
Mobile Phones
Its important when you in Australia that you can be contacted by either family, friends or employers. Pre paid mobile phones are cheap and a great way to get a mobile phone to use in Australia. There are many other backpackers selling their old phones or many of the mobile phone company's sell cheap phones with starter kits to get you started . Some of the most common mobile phone company’s are Vodaphone, Teletra, Optus, Virgin, 3, and orange.
Medical cover
In Australia we are lucky to have free health cover. If you are from The Uk, Ireland, The netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Italy, Malta, Norway or New Zealand then you can apply for a Medicare card. A Medicare care allows free access to emergency treatment from public hospitals and medical treatment from doctors. Its free to get a Medicare caned and you can apply on line at www.mediciareaustralia.gov.au
Bank Accounts
Its also important to open a bank account when you first arrive in Australia. Most employers will pay your wages into you bank accoount. All you need in proof of address eg. rent receipt, and few dollars and photo ideifcation such as your passport or driving licence.The main banks are Commonweath Bank, Westpac, National Australia Bank and St George.
You will receive an ATM card which gives you access to ATMS and EFTPOS machines. It only take a few days but can take up to 1-2 weeks.
Want to Stay and extra year?
You can apply to stay in Australia for a 12 month extension on your 1 year work visa by working 3 months as a seasonal worker in a regional part of Australia. To lean more about the fantastic opportunity visit www.workandtravel.com.au or call the immigration and multicultural and Indigenous Affairs on 13881
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