Employee advice and assistance
There are many people that can help you if you are having problems at work. Below are some services that can provide advice.
Careers & Employment
The Employment & Systems Officer is available to assist students with information and advice on employment rights and problems at work, especially concerning jobs lodged on Careers Online. Please make an appointment by contacting:
Phone: +61 3 8344 6550
Email: enquiries-careers@ unimelb.edu.au
In person: Ground Floor, Baldwin Spencer Building
JobWatch
Free advice if you have been improperly treated by an employer (e.g. unfairly dismissed, bullied or harassed).
Phone: +61 3 9662 1933 or 1800 331 617 (outside Melbourne)
Web: www.job-watch.org.au
Work Choices line (formerly Wageline)
The Work Choices line provides information on wages, working conditions, awards and certified agreements. They can also assist if you have not been paid correctly.
Phone: 1300 363 264
Web: www.workchoices.gov.au
The Melbourne University Student Union Legal Service provides free and confidential legal advice for Melbourne University students.
Phone: +61 3 8344 8687
In person: 3rd Floor, Union House
Web: www.union.unimelb.edu.au/?legal/
The Australian Council of Trade Unions
The ACTU represents union organisations, and provides information to workers. If you are a member of a union, they can assist you in matters pertaining to work.
Phone: 1300 362 223
Web: www.actu.asn.au
Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC)
HREOC investigates a variety of issues including discrimination on the grounds of race, colour or ethnic origin, racial vilification, sex, sexual harassment, marital status, pregnancy or disability.
Phone: +61 3 9281 7100
Web: http://www.hreoc.gov.au/
Office of the Employment Advocate (OEA)
The OEA provides assistance and advice to employees on the Workplace Relations Act, especially Australian Workplace Agreements (AWAs) and freedom of association.
Phone: 1300 366 632
Web: http://www.oea.gov.au
Victorian WorkCover Authority
Information about safe working practices and how to lodge a claim if you are injured at work.
Phone: +61 3 9641 1444
Web: www.workcover.vic.gov.au
top of pageOther organisations
| Organisations | Telephone Number | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Taxation Office | 13 28 61 | www.ato.gov.au |
| Centrelink | 13 24 90 | www.centrelink.gov.au |
| Consumer Affairs Victoria | 1300 558 181 | www.consumer.vic.gov.au |
| Victorian Legal Aid | +61 3 9269 0234 | www.legalaid.vic.gov.au |
| Superannuation Hotline | 13 10 20 | www.ato.gov.au/super |