Occupations
Someone learning a trade while working with a tradesperson.
An apprentice
A permanent worker whose normal hours of work are less than 35 hours per week.
Part Time Employee
Another name (in full) for a resume.
What is a Curriculum Vitae?
PPE
Personal Protective Equipment
Paternity leave
Approved time off work for a father on the birth of his child
A person who educates and instructs students at various levels in a wide range of subjects.
A Teacher.
A regular payment made to an employee based on the number of hours worked.
Another name for an application letter
What is a coverletter?
WHS
Workplace Health and Safety
Higher pay per hour for employees working outside normal hours, e.g., time and a half or double time.
A Penalty Rate
A person who treats patients by manipulating bones in the spine and joints.
A chiropractor
A person who will to speak favourably about you to your prospective employer.
A Referee
A test used to determine a person's suitability for a given job.
Aptitude Test
The best way to put out an electrical fire.
CO2 fire extinguisher
Type of employment where there is the employer does not commit to providing more ongoing work.
Casual work
A person who repairs and maintains vehicles, including cars, trucks and motorcycles.
A mechanic.
What is Cold Canvassing?
Seeking work from employers when they haven't advertised for any workers
Courses taken after graduating high school, such as diplomas, degrees, masters degrees or doctorates.
Tertiary education
What are the most common causes of workplace accidents?
Slips, Trips and Falls
A scheme where regular payments are deposited in a special fund to look after an employee in retirement
Superannuation
A person who diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries in animals.
A vet.
EOI
Expression of Interest
A document stating the wages and conditions of work for a whole industry
An Industrial Award
A number needed by people who have to pay tax.
Tax File Number