Essential information for starting a new job

28 January 2020

Starting a new job

When starting a new job there are some things you should find out from your employer as soon as possible. These include:

• your pay rate
• whether you're full-time, part-time or casual (this affects your hours of work, pay rate and leave entitlements)
• your hours of work
• what your job duties will be
• which award or whether there is registered agreement that covers your job (this affects your pay rate, hours of work and other entitlements)
• if there's a probation period for your job.

Online learning

All new employees, regardless of age should complete our Starting a new job online learning course. This course will help you understand:

• what your rights are
• what questions to ask
• the types of behaviour expected in the workplace.

There's also information to help parents, teachers, friends and career advisers assist young people to start work in a confident and positive way.

Young workers

If you're a young person entering the workforce for the first time, visit our help for Young workers & students page. 

Staying up to date

Register for My account for personalised workplace information, help and advice. You can:

• save calculations from our Pay Calculator to your profile
• ask for help with a workplace issue
• subscribe to updates on industry and award changes.

More information

• Myths and tips for young workers
• Record my hours app.

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