Employment Information

A guide for students

So, you need some extra cash! You need to look for work, but this is never as easy as it sounds, is it? Here is some information that will assist you in the search for casual and part-time work. (International students, firstly, make sure you have your working visa. This allows you to work a maximum of 20 hours per week in Australia).

» Jobs on Campus

Unicentre: The Unicentre employs students in the food outlets, UniBar and UniShop.

URAC: The University Recreation and Aquatic Centre employs in the gym, pool area and at the front desk. Please contact URAC directly on 4221 4700, or take in a resume outlining relevant experience.

Library: The Library employs students who are recruited at the beginning of the year and the start of spring session. To apply for work in the library all you need to do is drop in a resume outlining any relevant experience.

Departments: Sometimes particular departments require students for tutoring and research work. Ask around in your department to see if there is a need for this type of work, and also check The Illawarra Mercury on a Saturday, as this is the day that the University advertises positions.

The Careers Service: The Careers Service at the Uni is there to help you make appropriate career choices, get involved in activities to increase your employability, and to help you find work relating to your degree after you have finished Uni. You can find the Careers Service on the ground level in the UniCentre building or call on 4221 3325. Visit the website from here http://www.uow.edu.au/careers/.

» Other ways to find work

Student Service Centre: The Student Service Centre has a board advertising current job vacancies around Wollongong. Make sure you check this board two or three times a week as all jobs advertised on these boards get taken almost immediately.

The Illawarra Mercury: Wollongong’s local paper has a number of jobs available that are advertised on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Canvassing: This means visiting employers in person or contacting them by phone or email. If you have a free afternoon, go into Wollongong and walk around the places you think you could be employed (such as restaurants, clothes shops, retail shops) and let them know you are seeking casual employment. Make sure you take with you a one-page information sheet about yourself, including contact details and past work experience. Also ensure you are looking your best for these one-to-one meetings, as first impressions count!

Notice Boards: You can find notice boards around the Uni and also around shopping centres. If you have a service you could offer (eg. Babysitting, gardening, tutoring), advertise this with your telephone number and wait for any replies.

Mailbox Drops: Do up a little leaflet advertising your services and drop them into mailboxes around your neighbourhood. This is good for domestic jobs such as gardening, cleaning, ironing and tutoring.

Job Network: This is a government employment service where you can look for all types of work. You don’t have to be receiving benefits to use Job Network. Call Job Network on 136 268 or visit their website at http://www.workplace.gov.au

Local Employment Agencies: There are a number or employment agencies in and around Wollongong. You can drop a resume off with them and they will then assist you in finding suitable employment. Here is a list of local employment agencies.

If you have any other questions about finding causal or part-time work, please come and visit the Student Service Centre building 17. We have books that you can sit and read about finding work and a phone you can use for contacting employers. Visit us, call us on 4221 4622 or email JobShop@uow.edu.au

GOOD LUCK!!

Last reviewed: 27 March, 2007