Before you work in Australia it is important that you are aware of your rights and obligations as an employee. The following information will help you prepare for starting work in Australia
• You will need to be issued with a Tax File Number (TFN) from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and provide this to your employer. This information is also provided in languages other than English.
• Get to know your workplace rights from the Fairwork Ombudsman and find out who to go to for help. Download the Record My Hours App to assist you with keeping track of your work hours.
• South Australian Skills Comission can assist you with independent advice or guidance with problems unrelated to study including accommodation, employment or information about government services.
• UniSA Legal Advice Clinic provides free, confidential legal advice on a range of matters.
Explore UniSA Career Services, where you will find an extensive range of services, tools and resources to help you find work.
It is important to ensure that your part time job doesn’t negatively impact upon your studies.
A USASA Financial Counsellor can also help you with developing a budget to help manage your finances. You can request a one-on-one appointment through the online request form.
For more information about the tax system in Australia you can view the UniSA Tax Webinar for July 2024:
UniSA Tax Clinic - Uni Students Tax Webinar July 2024 V2 (panopto.com)
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