Work Venture - What next?

What happens now?

Work Venture staff will contact employers to discuss with them jobs that you would like to do. We will seek clear information from the employer about what the job entails. We may even organise a work trial for you. The information we will get from the employer will include:

Starting and finishing time
Morning and Afternoon tea breaks
Lunch breaks
What you will need to wear to work
What the job actually involves
Ensuring you will receive Workers Compensation Cover from the employer
How much you will be paid
The Industrial Award or Australian Workplace Agreement you will be paid under
Holiday, sick days and other entitlements
Who your supervisor and work colleagues will be

Hours and Pay

The choices range from full time, part time and casual depending on your choice of jobs and the vacancies that are available. You will be paid the Award rates according to the number of hours you work.

There is also scope within the Award for you to be paid under the Supported Wage System, which will allow employers to pay you a percentage of the Award rate of pay depending on how much of your job you are able to do. This is not a decision which is made by the employer but an independent and approved assessor.

What happens to my pension?

When you commence a job you must notify Centrelink and tell them how much you are earning. This may result in you losing some or your entire pension depending on how much you are earning. If you have any concerns about your pension you should contact Centrelink. Work Venture, with your permission, can assist you with this.