CALLING YOUR EMPLOYER
This page is about calling your employer and confirming the main and important information about your potential jobs.
This page is about calling your employer and confirming the main and important information about your potential jobs.
Employment Information will be provided, normally in the form of a link to web page with information about the employer and role.
NB. This may be generalised information and not necessarily specific to you or your role.
You will be able to discuss this with any of the VisitOz workers Jobs Team.
You will then be able to speak to the employer to get to know them a little, and to hear more about the role.
We recommend a conversation as outlined below.
We highly recommend keeping notes. Take a photo of them and email them to yourself.
The training farm has formatted Employer Call sheets to help you with this.
READ, DISCUSS, CONSIDER, DECIDE, ACCEPT (OR DECLINE)
NB. This may be generalised information and not necessarily specific to you or your role.
You will be able to discuss this with any of the VisitOz workers Jobs Team.
You will then be able to speak to the employer to get to know them a little, and to hear more about the role.
We recommend a conversation as outlined below.
We highly recommend keeping notes. Take a photo of them and email them to yourself.
The training farm has formatted Employer Call sheets to help you with this.
READ, DISCUSS, CONSIDER, DECIDE, ACCEPT (OR DECLINE)
CALLING YOUR EMPLOYER – QUESTIONS
Text first to arrange a time.
Speak slowly and clearly
We recommend using a headset so you can write at the same time
Make notes
“Hi, I am XXXX and I am calling from VisitOz about the job you may have available”
Role
What is the job title
What are the main duties
Who will I be working with
How many other people there
What does a typical day involve
How many hours / days per week
How long for (3 months, more)
Accommodation, food etc
Where will I live
What are the shopping & cooking arrangements
Is there wifi & mobile signal
Pay rate
Pay rate ? (Hourly / daily / weekly - what is the expected weekly take home pay ?)
More detailed pay information further down the page
Things to do
Nearest town
Weekends
Activities
Use of vehicle
Travel etc
How do I get to you
When do you want me to arrive / start work
Can I call you back tomorrow to ask more questions etc
Best way to contact you ? What time ?
Text first to arrange a time.
Speak slowly and clearly
We recommend using a headset so you can write at the same time
Make notes
“Hi, I am XXXX and I am calling from VisitOz about the job you may have available”
Role
What is the job title
What are the main duties
Who will I be working with
How many other people there
What does a typical day involve
How many hours / days per week
How long for (3 months, more)
Accommodation, food etc
Where will I live
What are the shopping & cooking arrangements
Is there wifi & mobile signal
Pay rate
Pay rate ? (Hourly / daily / weekly - what is the expected weekly take home pay ?)
More detailed pay information further down the page
Things to do
Nearest town
Weekends
Activities
Use of vehicle
Travel etc
How do I get to you
When do you want me to arrive / start work
Can I call you back tomorrow to ask more questions etc
Best way to contact you ? What time ?
IMPORTANT NOTES
Ask us of you need help and advice.
- Do not fear this process. The employers know what to expect and understand that you will be nervous.
- Think of it as a relaxed conversation to discover about each other, not a formal scary interview.
- RBEs are ‘Requests By Employers’, If an employer has specifically requested you call them
- Even if you are not sure about how a job looks on paper, or something doesn’t quite fit, call anyway. It will help you understand how this process works.
- The printed information is sometimes just a general guide, it may not be completely up to date or specific to a role for you.
- Never decline a job before you have accepted one first.
- Once you have called everyone you should have, make your choice and call to confirm acceptance.
- Confirm in writing by text, whatsapp, or email. (especially if you have not reached them by phone)
- Once confirmed, please call back other employers who are waiting to hear from you to politely decline and thank them for their time.
- Don’t wait too long. The sooner you complete this process, the better, as job may also be advertised externally.
- If it feels like a good enough fit, go for it, and make it a success by your actions and your attitude.
Ask us of you need help and advice.
MORE DETAILED PAY INFORMATION
It can be difficult to get all the information required in a phone call.
But it is best to confirm the main details over the phone and then again in person when you arrive with the employer.
The main points to be clear about are:
Employment Basis
Casual or Permanent
Full time (38hrs +) or part time (<38hrs)
Approximate Hours and days or work per week
Pay rate
Hourly, Daily or Weekly rate
Accommodation and Food
Is accommodation provided ?
Is food provided ?
Is it catered or self catered ?
Is a charge made for food and accommodation?
Use of Vehicles etc
This may or may not be included by the employer, and an appropriate charge may be made at their discretion.
Normally you may be required to cover fuel charges, pay a contribution for personal use of fuel, and be prepared to pay the Insurance excess in case of a fault accident.
Superannuation
Superannuation pay should be included at 11% of salary from July 2023, 11.5% from July 2024 and 12% from July 2025.
Workcover Insurance
Workcover insurance give you some income protection should you become injured etc while working.
It can be difficult to get all the information required in a phone call.
But it is best to confirm the main details over the phone and then again in person when you arrive with the employer.
The main points to be clear about are:
Employment Basis
Casual or Permanent
Full time (38hrs +) or part time (<38hrs)
Approximate Hours and days or work per week
Pay rate
Hourly, Daily or Weekly rate
Accommodation and Food
Is accommodation provided ?
Is food provided ?
Is it catered or self catered ?
Is a charge made for food and accommodation?
Use of Vehicles etc
This may or may not be included by the employer, and an appropriate charge may be made at their discretion.
Normally you may be required to cover fuel charges, pay a contribution for personal use of fuel, and be prepared to pay the Insurance excess in case of a fault accident.
Superannuation
Superannuation pay should be included at 11% of salary from July 2023, 11.5% from July 2024 and 12% from July 2025.
Workcover Insurance
Workcover insurance give you some income protection should you become injured etc while working.
MAIN EMPLOYMENT DETAILS FORM
We have created a form to capture your understanding of this information which will be emailed back to you.
You can then share this with the employer, either by email, or whatsapp, and in person when you meet, so that the essential details are clearly confirmed at the start of your employment.
We have created a form to capture your understanding of this information which will be emailed back to you.
You can then share this with the employer, either by email, or whatsapp, and in person when you meet, so that the essential details are clearly confirmed at the start of your employment.
