Illegal work advertised

This was advertised on the jobsearch website would you believe!

 

Telemarketer

UNANDERRA Salary: $17.62 Per Hour

	New Work Wear Clothing: Calling businesses that we have already established buisness with. SKILLS: Computer Literate, Faxing, Emailing, Common Sense, Clothing knowledge an advantage, Reliable, Bright Cheerful personality, Pleasant speaking voice. Cold canvassing new businesses. HOURS: Monday – Friday 1.00PM – 5.00PM. Mature 8 Hour non paid trial
	This position is Temporary, Casual ( hours: 20 Per Week ).

Here is an excerpt from the NSW Office of Industrial Relations website (http://www.industrialrelations.nsw.gov.au/rights/young/unpaid_work.html)

"Provided that you are not working as a volunteer, you have the right to be paid for any work you are required to do during the course of a trial period. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise!

 

Work Experience

 

Trial work must not be confused with unpaid work experience or practical placements, which are usually registered and administered through an educational institution. Those doing work experience or practical placements may be allowed to observe, or to participate in, any element of work or workplace activities in accordance with the academic or course requirements of the institution."

 

Date Created: 28 March 2004
Last Reviewed : 26 November 2004

 

 

That shows what the employer was advertising was illegal! I rang the number (a job agency number) to question the advertisement, but the number was busy and I didn’t bother trying again. Hopefully someone has pointed it out to them.