Looking for Work

• This website explains things about work which adults might expect you to know, like 'employment contract' or 'award'. Helpful hints on preparing a resume and interview success.

• You might need help to update your skills before you can find sustainable employment, or you may decide to review your career goals or consider longer term prospects like returning to full time study – click on Pathways to work.
  

• See the Centrelink website for information about payments and services you may be eligible for while you're looking for work.
  
  
• Centrelink's Career Information Centres "one-stop-shops" provide a comprehensive free service to all Australians. Specialist staff provide assistance to students, the unemployed or people who are looking at changing jobs.
  
  
• Jobsearch is a Commonwealth Government website which lists job vacancies and includes a program which can be used to develop your résumé.
  
  
• Current NSW Government job vacancies.
  
  
• Not sure what you want to do? Check out the Choosing a Career page for helpful links.
  
  
• Looking for a job? The Office of Industrial Relations has some practical stuff that will help you get a headstart on finding a job!
  
  
• The Department of Immigration and Citizenship - student visas include work rights on all initial student visa grants. The visa arrangements have been in place since April 2008 and require international students to pay a set fee to apply for a student visa with the work permit attached.