Australia’s private employment services are failing to get jobseekers into long-term work, despite costing taxpayers millions of dollars each year, department documents show.

A sessional trainer challenged the employer's argument that she was an independent contractor, contending the totality of the relationship, including how the contract was performed in practice, demonstrated she was an employee who was dismissed.

Australians are discovering a surprising truth about regional work: More than 80 professions pay better in the bush than the city. See the jobs in demand and why these Aussies have made the switch.

For Cassy Polimeni, a career living by the pen has always involved adapting. After deciding on writing as her profession, she kept honing her skills and pivoted to freelance editing work after print magazine jobs started to decline.

The list of Australia's most desperately needed workers has emerged, with some roles offering six-figure salaries for those willing to learn.

​Believe it or not, Christmas is just around the corner! Whether or not you celebrate, Christmas is an exciting time for international students.

Is it unfair dismissal? CFO told the worker in January that the employer was unable to accommodate the leave request because he was required to perform critical work

Millions of Australians put their bodies on the line every day to keep some of the nation's essential industries moving — and the physical toll is mounting.

When job hunting, you might be looking at things such as pay, hours and location. But how much do you think about the workplace culture?

New roles open for experienced professionals returning to work, with opportunities across regional ACT, QLD, NSW, NT, SA, TAS, VIC and WA.

Employers across the country have been "put on notice" after a working mum won the right to not have to go into the office in a landmark decision.

Job ads for human resources and recruitment roles rose slightly in September amid a challenging labour market in Australia, according to the latest data from SEEK.

​A 28-year-old has revealed the surprising salary he earns while travelling the country, despite the industry he is in being branded a "ticking time bomb".

Unemployment in Australia spiked to its highest in four years in September as the number of jobseekers grew.

Posts seen on social media are drivers of emotion and motivation among employees, according to a new study, which advised employers to consider limiting social media consumption at work.

More than 4,000 Queensland women will be able to access one-off careers grants to help get back into the workforce. The $20 million Women's Career Grants program will deliver on an election promise made by the LNP in the lead-up to the 2024 state election

The lack of opportunities has emerged as the top barrier to advancement, according to a new report, which highlighted how career progression is becoming a real deal-breaker for employees.

The Australian Resources and Energy Employer Association's 2025 to 2030 workforce forecast estimates demand for an additional 22,279 workers in Australia's mining and resources industry.

An easier way to choose a career and prepare for job interviews will become a reality, in virtually no time at all thanks to a new service from Redland City Council Libraries.

Governments of all stripes provide support to small businesses in the form of tax concessions, lighter-touch regulation or government grants. They're called the "engine room" of the economy. But is small really best?