www.careermums.com.au
One of the best search sites available for parents retuning to work. Jobs are listed in several different ways, from full time all the way the way to nicely ambiguous ‘flexible’ (our favourite and the area that our jobs are most likely to appear in). There is a resources section and a very comprehensive advice page.
www.YourParttimeWorkforce.com.au
An employment site for professional people looking for part time work. This site offers a job search with job seekers also able to create an online profile so employers can search and contact them directly. The job search uses a unique GPS postcode function to list jobs closest to your nominated postcode, making it easier to fin work close to home and schools. The extensive suite of online resources are there to help people looking to return to work.
www.getatrade.gov.au
Department of Education, Science and Training site that provides a gateway to information about new apprenticeships, skills shortages, innovative pathways to employment etc. This is a very useful site.
http://jobguide.thegoodguides.com.au
This site is primarily aimed at secondary school students but is extremely useful for everyone who is thinking about a career change. The Job Guide provides an in-depth look at a range of occupations, and their education and training pathways. It also gives useful information about how to work out what occupations suit you best, based on your interests and abilities.
www.graduatecareers.com.au
If you have a degree this is the site for you, it provides advice, salary scales, useful links and much more. Even if you gained your qualification years ago this information could provide you with valuable directions for investigation.
www.myfuture.edu.au
Again this is aimed at school leavers but it is clear, concise and useful for people contemplating a return to work or career change. A word of warning though, don't be tempted to play the quizzes or games – these really are aimed at a younger age bracket and you will soon be bored!
www.careerone.com.au
Look at Kate's Blog in particular as she looks at current issues in employment and training. Careerone is also a database of work opportunities and a valuable source of hints and tips.
www.work.asn.au
Covers all of us workers who are not 22! Mature age workers, people with disabilities and career change applicants are all covered with added information, support and valuable links.
www.seek.com.au
Is an online data base of jobs and employment opportunities. It is a little hard to navigate and part-time opportunities are rare but have a go, this is one of the sites that we usually advertise our positions in if on-line advertising is appropriate for the position. You can register to have jobs emailed to you if they fit your criteria.
www.adage.com.au
Also lists jobs and opportunities but this site is focused on those of us who are more mature (45 plus) although this is probably more of an attitude and maturity guideline rather than a hard and fast rule.
www.justbe.com.au
Similar to seek in that this job listing site is simple and easy to use but the similarities change there! This site is firmly focused on the family friendly employer and looking for a role here will guarantee that there won’t be any surprises down the track.
www.plus40.com.au
Describes itself as the “… place where maturity and experience are valued, growth is encouraged, and where the needs of Australian businesses and employees meet!” the name says it all really!