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15-03-2021

2021

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Find out how to get a part-time job and get to know your workplace-related lingo before you leave school. DOLLY; issue 0813; p102 - 103; Images and Text Available

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caption102 DOLLY DOLLY.COM.AU WORDS KELSEY FERENCAK PHOTOGRAPHY PABLO MARTIN, GETTY IMAGES HAIR & MAKE- UP SARAH DAMICHI/ DLM DOLLYJOBS FUTURE YOU FUTUREFUTUREFUTUREFUTURE YOUYOUYOUYOUYOU WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE THIS FIELD? “To me, there’s nothi ng more satisf ying than seeing kids reach their fu ll potential and I wanted to get more involved with helpi ng them get there.”WHAT DID YOU HAVE TO DO TO MAKE IT HAPPEN? “I st udied a Diploma of Children’s Services at TAF E for two years full-time. As part of this I had to do practical work at several ch ildcare centres. My first prac was at Litt le Darlings (where I am now) and after the fi rst week, I knew that I’d made the right decision. I a lso k new I’d found the centre I wanted to work at. After gaining my con fidence in teachi ng, I went to the management side and became a director.”WHAT DID YOU LEARN WHILE STUDYING? “I lea r nt how to plan, i mplement and manage programs in childcare ser vices and how to care for kids, from newborns to f ive-year-olds, both mentally and physically. I enjoyed studying and I was so lucky to fi nd a centre I love that allows me to learn more every day.” WHAT EXACTLY DOES YOUR JOB INVOLVE? “It’s a busy a nd exhausting job but it’s ver y rewarding. It involves educating and ca ring for children w it h a nd without additional needs, worki ng with families and being involved w ith the community. Being a director now al lows me to be an educational leader and keep up -to-date with regu lations a nd changes w ithin the industry as well.”WHAT ARE THE BEST AND WORST PARTS? “The best parts a re the friendships you ma ke with the fa milies. Every day is different and always interesting. The worst part is having to say goodbye to the k id s when they go off to school.”WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR THE FUTURE? “To continue to run Lit tle Da rl ings and one day perhaps open my own cent re.”ANY TIPS FOR BUDDING CHILDCARE WORKERS? “Be pick y when it comes to choosing t he cent

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captionCALL 13 61 16 TO SUBSCRIBE DOLLY 103 WORDS KELSEY FERENCAK PHOTOGRAPHY PABLO MARTIN, GETTY IMAGES HAIR & MAKE- UP SARAH DAMICHI/ DLM Superannuation Retirement m ight seem ages away, but once you get there, superannuation is what you’ll live off. From your first job, your employers make deposits into a super account from your pay.Income tax It’s the law t hat all workers have to pay a percentage of their income to the government – un less you earn less t han $18,200. The average adult worker pays around 30%.Tax file number You need a TF N before you get your f irst job. It’s an i ndiv idual number given to you by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) that you’ll have for the rest of your working life. For more info and to apply for one, head to ato.gov.au. HECS help T he Higher Education Contribution Scheme is a loan program to help students pay back u ni fees. You have to star t repayi ng your debt once you’re earning over $49,095 per year.Medicare The Australia n hea lthcare system gives us free or low-cost medical care (like when you visit your GP). Once you earn a certain amou nt, the Med icare levy (a round 1.5%) is deducted from your taxable i ncome.Probation period An amount of time (usually the first three months of your job) where you a nd your employer decide whether you’re suited for the position. Be on your best behaviou r during t his time ! ON THE STREET BUDDY Study Need help with schoolwork? We hit the pavement to ask how many of you have a tutor – and it’s more common than you might think! Want a tutor to help you ace your exams? Hit up the Australian Tutoring Association (ata.edu.au) or ask any of your teachers if they can recommend a company or even a previous student. Yes 61%No 39% ER “I WANT TO APPLY FOR A JOB BUT I’M NOT SURE WHERE THE BEST PLACES TO LOOK FOR ROLES ARE. CAN YOU HELP?!” NIKKI, 16 Try looking in newspapers or online. Sites like seek.com.au, careerone.com.au, jobsearch.gov.au and mycareer