Work Types
This employee usually works a regular schedule of about 38 hours per week.
full-time employment?
This skill involves arriving on time and meeting deadlines consistently.
What is reliability?
This daily habit helps workers arrive prepared and organised for their shift.
punctuality?
In Australia, employees are generally paid this amount for every hour worked.
hourly wage?
Workers in this industry provide care and support to people in hospitals, clinics, and aged care facilities.
healthcare?
This type of employee works fewer hours than a full-time worker but has regular shifts.
part-time employment?
This skill helps workers share ideas clearly with customers, managers, and colleagues.
communication?
Checking a task after completion to ensure there are no mistakes demonstrates this habit.
attention to detail?
This Australian number is used by employers and the Australian Taxation Office to identify taxpayers.
Tax File Number (TFN)?
Electricians, plumbers, carpenters, and bricklayers work in this sector.
trades?
This type of worker receives a higher hourly rate but usually has no guaranteed hours
What is casual employment?
A worker notices a problem and fixes it before being asked.
initiative?
Using calendars, reminders, and schedules effectively demonstrates this skill.
time management?
This compulsory Australian system helps workers save money for retirement.
superannuation?
This career pathway often combines classroom learning with practical workplace training.
vocational education and training (VET)?
An Australian student completes a trade qualification while earning money and learning on the job.
an apprenticeship?
A worker remains productive after being assigned to a new team and role.
adaptability?
A worker completes important tasks before less urgent ones.
prioritising?
This document outlines an employee's pay, tax deductions, and superannuation contributions.
payslip?
As automation grows, skills such as communication, teamwork, and creativity become increasingly valuable because they are often called these skills.
transferable skills (or soft skills)?
This flexible arrangement allows an employee to work from home using digital technology.
remote work (or working from home)
This skill combines analysing information, evaluating options, and making effective decisions.
critical thinking
This habit involves regularly reviewing performance and identifying ways to improve.
self-reflection?
his national workplace system sets minimum pay rates and employment conditions for many Australian workers.
Fair Work system (or Fair Work Act)?
An individual continuously updates knowledge and skills throughout life to remain employable in changing industries.
lifelong learning?