This boost, announced in last October’s Federal Budget, will see the income cap lifted from $7,800 to $11,800 for eligible pensioners before their pension is reduced. The Work Bonus currently entitles those working yet receiving the full pension to earn an extra $300 per fortnight without impacting pension entitlements. The changes
Tell us how you spend your days. What do you do?
I’m a meeter and greeter, I used to guide the tours now does the meet and greet as people come in down at the Princess Royal Fortress Military Museum (the Forts). I used to volunteer 7 days a week, I then moved to a couple of days a week, now I only do four hours a week on a Sunday morning.
What do you love most about the industry?
When I discovered tourism and found out I could actually get paid to travel, my Dad’s words rang in my ears. He said to me once a long time ago “Sue, the luckiest people in the world are those that find something they’re passionate about and then find someone to pay them to do it”. It took me a long time, but I’m finally there Dad!
Tell us how you spend your days. What do you do?
Each day brings different situations and challenges; but typically, my day commences with reviewing and preparing for our VIP arrivals and departures, our scheduled functions and the general ins and outs of the day. Once all my admin duties are completed, I work with my team on the floor to review all guests’ requests and transport requirements. Our goal is to meet and farewell all guests and assist them to the extent possible while they’re with us.
Tell us how you spend your days. What do you do?
My days are spent enjoying the best job in the world whilst I host guests on our Signature 4 Day walk on the Cape to Cape track. I love being a Lead/Head Guide and sharing this special corner of the world with our guests. Over 4 days we show case the best of the Cape to Cape walking 42 km and ending each day with beautiful accommodation, wines and food.
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I spend my days at the caravan park doing front office administration, simply put I’m working on bookings and communicating with and managing guests. I’ll jump into cleaning too if needed.
Tell us how you spend your days. What do you do?
My days are spend serving our wonderful customers, our community, and guiding staff in gaining experience, skills and knowledge for our hospitality industry. I love working with junior staff and seeing them thrive and grow. Typically, it’s a 7.30am until 4.00pm day which I find are great hours!
Tell us how you spend your days. What do you do?
Being hosted at a hotel like the Esplanade allows me to work in a variety of kitchen roles. I move between à la carte style cooking that services the hotel restaurant and bars, to preparing working lunches for daytime functions throughout the varied conference and function rooms, through to working in banquets, which sees us preparing plated set menu dinners for evening functions and also buffet style menus for evening and daytime functions.
Tell us how you spend your days. What do you do?
Depending on the day, my duties differ. I often work at the Bistro till, taking orders and sending them to the kitchen. I also run food when needed, seat people and don’t hesitate to jump into the bar to help serve drinks. After service finishes, I clean and reset the dining room ready for the next lunch or dinner service.
With Hospitality Group Training (HGT) you could access financial support of up to $1,500 for pre employment job ready expenditure. For example, they can assist you with purchasing knives, uniforms and tools for working in the kitchen. HGT works with a variety of hotels, restaurants, cafes, pubs, function centres and
