Australia is known for its vast landscapes and its serene and sunny outdoor lifestyle - combining good work and a very balanced lifestyle. Or not! Not so long ago, the working conditions of Australian migrants became inhumane. Since Australia was one of the first countries to recover from the recession, how do the working conditions compare to if you were planning to work in Australia?
Is it calm enough in the Australian workplace for something to happen or is there an appropriate work structure to protect the workforce in all circumstances? Australia is a modern country with modern labor laws. Taking into account past experiences, labor laws are continuously reviewed and updated to include the protection of skilled migrant workers. Working conditions are now considered to be much better than in many other industrialized countries.
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Workers in Australia can expect normal working hours of around 35-40 hours per week. Eligibility for holidays of approximately 4-6 weeks with the option of 10 days of paid vacation for sickness and career rest (very similar to holiday entitlements in the UK). Employers are legally required to pay 9% of the gross salary of the pension fund.
So if you are interested in working in Australia, how would you compare the working conditions?
Australian employers follow the National Employment Standards Guidelines (NES), which establish minimum working conditions for all workers. This includes topics such as maximum weekly hours, annual leave, public holidays, severance pay, flexible working conditions, and parental leave. So far so good! Check working conditions in Australia (under the Fair Work Act 2009) on the Australian Fair Work website.
In the event of a natural disaster or emergency, the SEN provides guidance when employees are unable to work or have been warned by their employer - which can mean unpaid time. Contracts that do not take into account the rights of employers fall under the authority of the SOP State Council, which helps determine appropriate responses and general obligations for the welfare of workers.
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As you can see by comparing working conditions to the UK, Australia is unique in terms of worker experience and employer responsibilities, as emergencies in the UK very rarely, if ever, require job closure or unpaid time.
While the mining industry is booming, it should be noted that other sectors are not so bad. Currently, 75% of jobs are in the service sector, 21% in industry and more than 3.5% in agriculture.
If working in Australia is still an unfulfilled dream because you haven't found a job, maybe we can help.
JobContinental has partnered with Australian recruitment agencies who are working hard to attract some of the top jobs. They have thousands of jobs and also employ government sponsored immigration officers to manage the visa process for successful applicants. Test us to see if we can match your skills to your job. I hope my overview of work in Australia - how the working conditions comparison is useful.
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