If you’re planning to travel to Australia and find casual work, here are some tips to help you get prepared even before you arrive:
- Apply for a Tax File Number – you’ll need this before you can start working so it’s best to apply as soon as you can.
- Open a bank account – most of the big banks including CommBank, ANZ, NAB and Westpac allow you to open an account from overseas.
- If you’re planning to work in a restaurant/bar, you’ll be required to complete a Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Certificate, and there are different courses depending on what state you plan to live/work in. If you’re coming to Melbourne or anywhere in Victoria, learn more about RSA training here.
- If you’re planning to work with children e.g. out of school hours care, babysitting, sports coaching, teaching etc, you’ll need to obtain a Working with Children Check before you can start work. There are different websites for each state. If you’re coming to Melbourne or anywhere in Victoria, learn more about how to obtain your wwcc here.
- If you’re planning to work in the construction sector e.g. labourer, cadet, site manager, supervisor etc, you’ll need to obtain a White Card before you can start work. There are different websites for each state. If you’re coming to Melbourne or anywhere in Victoria, learn more about how to obtain your White Card here.
- To help get an idea of how much you’ll earn in a casual job, it’s a good idea to look at different types of casual jobs and the level of experience they require even before you arrive. This can help you plan and manage your budget! To see casual jobs currently advertised, look at: Seek Casual Jobs, Jora, Scout Jobs and Indeed.
If you’d like more support, book a 30-minute Career Support session where you can get your questions answered, get help with your CV or practice common casual interview questions so you feel more prepared when you arrive.
