Employment & Workplace
Workplace Authority
The Workplace Authority, previously known as the Office of the Employment Advocate, provides advice and assistance to employees and employers (particularly in small business) about their rights, responsibilities and opportunities under the Workplace Relations Act 1996, especially with regard to Australian Workplace Agreements (AWAs). It checks agreements against a Fairness Test to make sure employees get fair compensation.
Workplace.gov.au - Employment and workplace relations services for Australians
The Australian Government Workplace portal provides access to employment services that include volunteer work, career planning, wage management, funding programs, and assistance to people looking for jobs or returning to work. The Portal also provides access to information on employment and workplace relations. It covers find work, finding staff, wages and conditions, labour market opportunities and statistics, employment associations, careers and training, and services for indigenous people.
Australian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC)
The Australian Industrial Relations Commission provides, in accordance with federal legislation, the institutional framework to support cooperative workplace relations which promote the economic prosperity and welfare of the people of Australia.
Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR)
The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) was created on 3 December 2007, bringing together elements of the former Departments of Education, Science and Training, Employment and Workplace Relations and the Youth and Early Childhood functions from the Department of Family, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs.
Employment - Government community grants
GrantsLINK - your Government community grants site - makes it easier to find suitable and relevant grants for your community projects from the many government grants that are available. GrantsLINK also helps you find the best source of funding and assists you to complete application forms. This page lists employment related grants.
Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA)
The Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA) provides advice and information to employers on implementing equal opportunity programs for women in the workplace.
Links to Useful Information for Individuals and Communities - Work
Community.gov.au is a portal to information relevant to individuals and community organisations across Australia. On this part of the Community Portal you will find links to information covering a broad range of work related topics - both from the employer and employee perspective.
SkillsInfo
Skillsinfo is designed to provide skills-related information for industries and regions, as well on education and training and skills issues. The website is built around five themes: Education and Training, Industries, Regions, Skills Issues and Skills Links. The home page gives the user the option of selecting a region of interest, an industry, education and training and skills issues.
Superannuation
Australian Taxation Office homepage for superannuation. Contains key superannuation information such as reporting and lodgment dates and the Register of Complying Superannuation Funds. Resources and services include online services, calculators and superannuation law.
Valuing Australia's Older Workers
Provides businesses and training providers with information on responding to the challenges of an ageing workforce. The site encourages businesses to make greater use of older workers and helps training providers better respond to the needs of business in this environment.
www.valuingolderworkers.gov.au
Workplace Ombudsman
The Workplace Ombudsman, previously known as the Office of Workplace Services, investigates and prosecutes employers who break the law. The Workplace Ombudsman provides additional protection for employees and takes on a greater role in ensuring that employers comply with their legal obligations.
Workplace Relations Fact Sheet
Australia's federal relations workplace relations system has a set of rules and obligations that all employers in the system are required to follow. As an employee, you should know where you stand.
