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Where the jobs are and other useful things to know and do for all the employers, contractors and job seekers in the Spinifex community

Source: https://transportnsw.info/covid-19

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How prepared are we to work in the new normal? Now’s a good time to pause for a COVID-safe health check:

• Are you ready to bring people back to the workplace?

• Are you ready to apply for a job?

But first, let’s start with where the jobs are

Over the past week, we’ve listed a number of job opportunities in the following sectors and locations across NSW. Around 26% of those jobs are in the Construction sector.

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For more information, take a look at our current job opportunities   https://spinifexrecruiting.com.au/jobs.php

Also check out the Australian Government Jobs Hub   https://www.dese.gov.au/covid-19/jobs-hub

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Are you ready to bring people back to the workplace?

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Checklist for employers

• Are you aware of all the risks of running a COVID-safe workplace in your industry? https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/covid-19-information-workplaces

• Do you know the standards all employers must adhere to? https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/covid-19-information-workplaces/other-resources/national-covid-19-safe-workplace-principles

• Do you understand your rights and responsibilities, and those of your employees, at work in the COVID environment? https://coronavirus.fairwork.gov.au

• Have you got a plan? https://www.pmc.gov.au/nccc/resources/planning-tool-help-businesses-reopen-and-be-covidsafe

• Do you have all the resources you need to promote a COVID-safe workplace? https://www.australia.gov.au/covidsafe-resources

Are you taking advantage of the support and resources available to you?

• For businesses (including Not For Profits) and employers https://www.ato.gov.au/General/COVID-19/

• For businesses in a region, community or industry sector disproportionately affected by COVID https://www.regional.gov.au/regional/programs/covid-19-relief-and-recovery-fund.aspx

• For employers with trainees and apprentices https://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/node/3940

• For employing people with disability, including mental health conditions  https://www.jobaccess.gov.au AND https://www.nds.org.au/resources/all-resources/coronavirus-covid-19

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Are you ready to apply for a job?

Source: https://danielbortz.com/tag/job-interview

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Checklist for job seekers

• Have you researched employers you want to work for to understand how your skills can meet their needs? https://www.jobjumpstart.gov.au/article/how-research-employers

• Is your resume up to scratch? https://spinifexrecruiting.com.au/candidates.php#resume

• Do you have a cover letter template prepared, so you can quickly tailor it to a job description? https://spinifexrecruiting.com.au/candidates.php#coverletter

• Is your network healthy? Whether you’re on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram or Facebook Jobs, or all of the above:

• Is your profile up to date and appealing to employers?

• Are you connected to the right networks such as employers you are interested in, industry associations and topics related to your line of work?

• Do you set aside a little time each day to participate in those networks, such as posting interesting stories you find or asking thought-provoking questions of other network members?

• Have you taken a look at your connections? You might know someone who knows someone

• Are you confident with your interview skills, whether in person or video? https://au.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/video-interview-guide AND  https://www.springboard.com/blog/covid19-virtual-job-video-interview-tips/

• Are your skills competitive? Use your social network to see other profiles of other people looking for similar work. Build on your existing skills or develop new ones https://www.tafensw.edu.au/fee-free-short-courses

• If you have a disability, are you aware of the resources available for you to find work https://www.jobaccess.gov.auANDhttps://www.dss.gov.au/disability-and-carers/information-and-referrals-for-people-with-disability-and-their-supporters-about-coronavirus-covid-19

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Next week, we’re sliding into the world of cutting-edge science

A joint venture between one of Australia’s most progressive dairy farms and world-leading genetic service providers will see new opportunities for local and international veterinarian professionals to access advanced reproductive services and training. We’ll cover this and other opportunities in the STEAM* sector with our resident specialist Melinda Barton.

*Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture & Manufacturing

Until then, stay safe

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