The Registration Process

The registration process involves completing an application pack as well as a general induction (including OH&S) and relevant skills assessments. The entire process may take up to 3 hours, with the objective of obtaining as much information as possible about you so we can match you to the right role and ensure you have a thorough understanding about Westaff, our client, mutual expectations and our ongoing partnership.

All on-hire staff are employed by Westaff and placed on assignment at various client worksites. Westaff maintain regular contact with you during these assignments, are responsible for paying your wages, rostering your hours and assisting you with any queries or concerns you may have about your employment.

General Strategies

Establish a personal profile, including your:

• Resume, achievements, references, results and examples of work, projects, initiatives.

Develop a list of your:

• Career goals, interest areas, strengths and weaknesses, personal qualities.

Establish an employment file, listing:

• Useful personal contacts, leads from other sources, advertisements, letters, applications sent, company information, employer responses.

Employment Strategies:

Use your research skills to assist you obtain employment. Normally successful job seekers demonstrate a high degree of Initiative, Flexibility and Persistence.

Employment is available in a number of sectors:

• Government - local, state, national
• Private Practice
• Industry and Commerce
• Self-employed

The size of an organisation can vary:

• Small
• Medium
• National
• Multinational or Global

Some factors to consider:

• Location - local, interstate, overseas
• Salary - short-term, long-term
• Career Progression opportunities
• Study and Training opportunities
• Full time, part time, casual or temporary

Identify your work values:

• Challenging work
• Security of tenure
• Independence
• Highly Structured
• Opportunities for Creativity
• Prestige

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