How hard is it to find factory or labouring work in Melbourne?

Question

i am planning to move to Melbourne in a few months time and was wondering how hard it is to find factory or labouring work there, how is the pay there compared to Sydney i heard that they don't have time and a half and double time rates in Victoria, thanks

Answer 1

try

i'm sure they pay over time, they better cos i'm moving back to Vic soon, and i'll be gutted if they don't. Grr!!!

Answer 2

http://www.readyworkforce.com.au/jobs/

I started out with a recruitement agency in 2004 and I am now nearly three years permanent with one of the places that they sent me to work at. a highly secure place of work.

they were called FORSTAFF but they are now called READYWORKFORCE..

Now is the time to start looking for work through the agencies as believe it or not many manufacturers and warehouses and factories are starting to hire staff for Christmas. There's plenty of work in those areas....

ReadyWorkForce pays double time and time and a half if the place where they send you pays it....

the rate of pay also varies according to who hires your labour.

Answer 3

your wrong about time and a half/double time,we have it mate but be prepared to start as a casual/full time casual,you can earn anything from  $16-$18 bucks an hour to $28 an hour on casual rates all depending on the company you work for and the agency you go through i.e dekro,having experience in the field your looking at will be an advantage. i work for a big company as a full timer and am on about $28 dollars an hour normal time.union sites are obviously an advantage also.