• Plan what you will say during your first work session with your new Australian Apprentice. Making a positive and organised start is important. For further information click here.

  • Assign a ‘buddy’ to your new Australian Apprentice – this should be an experienced worker whom they can go to for information or assistance when you are not available. For further information click here.

  • Take time to demonstrate how to do things the correct way. This will save you time in the long run and will improve your relationship with your new Australian Apprentice. For further information click here.

  • Provide your Australian Apprentice with regular feedback. For further information click here.

  • Where possible, provide a variety of work tasks relevant to the Australian Apprenticeship. For further information click here.
    

Workplace


miningMaintaining a safe and friendly workplace is important, not only for the ongoing success of your business, but also to ensure that you are complying with your legal obligations as an Employer.


Communication


The Importance of Workplace Relationships:

For information on effective workplace relationships visit the Workplace Relationships page of the Relationships Australia WA branch website.


Entitlements and Money Matters


The first step is to determine if you are covered by a State Award or Modern Award. Your employer can provide this information or you can ring the Dept of Commerce on 1300 655 266.

State Awards:

The Dept of Commerce can provide information about State Awards including details of;

  • Wage rates & allowances
  • Superannuation
  • Working hours
  • Annual leave & sick leave

Modern Awards:

Fair Work Australia can provide information about Modern Awards including details of;
  • Wage rates & allowances
  • Superannuation
  • Working hours
  • Annual leave & sick leave

Confused?:

If you have contacted Fair Work Australia or the Dept of Commerce and are still unsure please contact us.

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Equal Opportunity


Bullying:

Bullying in the workplace is a very serious offence. Please click on the following link to be directed to the Bullying Information page on the Worksafe WA website.

Discrimination & Harassment:

Discrimination and Harassment in the workplace are also very serious offences. Everyone is entitled to a fair go, regardless of gender, race, disability etc. Click on the following links for further information on workplace discrimination and harassment:

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Occupational Safety and Health


A safe and secure working environment could be a matter of life or death. For information on Occupational Safety and Health in the Workplace, please visit the WA Government Worksafe website.

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Rights and Responsibilities


What are your rights and responsibilities as the employer of an Australian Apprentice? For important information on your rights and your responsibilities in the workplace, please click on the following links to be directed to:  

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