Types of Work

Types of Work

What are the different forms of work and what do they mean?

This information is provided for information purposes, please ensure you do your own research before making important decisions.

  • Casual work
  • Part time
  • Full time
  • Contractor
  • Subcontractor
  • Volunteer
  • Self Employed

Casual Work

  • Roster fluctuates week to week
  • May be asked to work differing hours or only when opportunities arise
  • No advance commitment to ongoing work (not guaranteed ongoing work)
  • You only require limited notice to quit
  • Having a regular pattern of work doesn’t mean an employee is not a casual

Note: A lot of young people enter the workplace with a casual role as it’s highly flexible with school hours and/or Christmas casual work (Nov/Dec)

Perks of Casual Work

  • 25% casual loading (higher rate of pay than permanent employees)
  • 2 days unpaid carer’s leave per occasion
  • 2 days unpaid compassionate leave per occasion
  • Unpaid community service leave
  • Paid family and domestic violence leave
  • Pathway to become a permanent employee – casual conversion

However

  • Not given paid sick or annual leave

Part Time Work

  • Less than 38 hours per week
  • Can be permanent (ongoing employment) or a fixed-term contract (set date to end)

Perks of Part Time Work

  • More “secure” – must be given written notice/payment if employment is ending
  • Entitled to paid leave (e.g. annual, sick/carer’s leave, or family and domestic violence leave)
  • Hours are usually regular each week (pattern of work can change if you agree)

However

  • Less flexible than casual work

Full Time Work

  • Usually equal to or more than 38 hours per week
  • Can be permanent (ongoing employment) or a fixed-term contract (set date to end)

Perks of Part Time Work

  • More “secure” – must be given written notice/payment if employment is ending
  • Entitled to paid leave (e.g. annual, sick/carer’s leave, or family and domestic violence leave)
  • Hours are usually regular each week (pattern of work can change if you agree)

Gig Work

Self Employment