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kidmakLaunceston, Tasmania Australia1 Threads 471 PostsI am open to moving to the mainland if nessacary. I have worked in childcare, aged care, residential community mental health, therapuetic massage, clerial, medical reception, good communication skills, I have done heaps of different types of employment over the last 30 odd years. I am fit, able bodied, adaptable, open and willing to learn new tasks. What may I be missing in successfully getting the job?
Not sure about tassie, but as far as I know, everywhere else has a high staff shortage in aged care, and quite a shortage in childcare. Do you have your certificates? that is the only thing that could possibly be holding you back succeeding in a job. A lot of companies/organisations require that you have your CertIII
You need to reside where you go for the job so you can get straight to work.
There's a bit of a ression happening ATM with the % rates, bills, petroletc all rising.
The job adds are down and retail spending is down.
There's a bit of a ression happening ATM with the % rates, bills, petroletc all rising.
The job adds are down and retail spending is down.
Make sure you have the s=kills as sxc said cert 111 in aged care and or disabilities do a few months voluntry work in one of these fields to have somew experiance, Move to a high needs area .
The biggest growth industrys are aged care and welfare !Stax of work in both fields in NSW
The biggest growth industrys are aged care and welfare !Stax of work in both fields in NSW
Thanks everyone for your response. Yes I do have the Certs and the experience. I am going to apply for a AIN postion in Queenstown, a small ex minning communitywhich is sth west tassie. I am open to relocating. 
kidmak: Thanks everyone for your response. Yes I do have the Certs and the experience. I am going to apply for a AIN postion in Queenstown, a small ex minning communitywhich is sth west tassie. I am open to relocating.
I love strahan, Queenstown is quite remote from everywhere, love the cog railway and Gordon River cruise.The quad bike tours of the Henty Dunes are good fun too.
If you can, try to take a drive up to Derwent Bridge and check out the Wall in The Woods, spectacular.
ps: you can easily buy a house on the West coast, one of the most affordable regions in Australia, rains 300 days year, don't let your kids play in the River in Queenstown though as there's lots of pollution in it.
normalguy68: ps: you can easily buy a house on the West coast, one of the most affordable regions in Australia, rains 300 days year, don't let your kids play in the River in Queenstown though as there's lots of pollution in it.
Ae, I have checked out the rentals and there are fully furn 2 or 3 bdrm houses for $150. If I had $60,000 I could buy a house
It appears vveerryy laid back, but that would be a pleasent change from listening to the traffic on Hobart Rd. Looks like it could snow there....kidmak: Ae, I have checked out the rentals and there are fully furn 2 or 3 bdrm houses for $150. If I had $60,000 I could buy a house It appears vveerryy laid back, but that would be a pleasent change from listening to the traffic on Hobart Rd. Looks like it could snow there....
How would you go being 1hr from the nearest Burnie? Have you been over that way?normalguy68: How would you go being 1hr from the nearest Burnie? Have you been over that way?
No I havnt been to Burnie,but once I get a vehicle that I can sleep in, then I will go exploring, prefably in fine weather. I'm ok with my own company,just need to get the job. Dont think there will be people rushing to ...Queenstown.......
kidmak: Ae, I have checked out the rentals and there are fully furn 2 or 3 bdrm houses for $150. If I had $60,000 I could buy a house It appears vveerryy laid back, but that would be a pleasent change from listening to the traffic on Hobart Rd. Looks like it could snow there....
where can I buy a house for 60 grand????
kizzy27: where can I buy a house for 60 grand????
Yea, amazing isnt it. But if Queenstown rains as much as normal says then the weather wouldnt be part of the attraction. Its an old mining town. The area surrounding Queenstown was stripped of its trees, then the topsoil washed away leaving a barren rocky moon like surface.
There is nothing there, you would get so bored.
I love Strahan and would live there tomorrow except that my kids are here in Wonthaggi.
Without a car, I'm guessing the transport links to Hobart would be few and far between. ie: major hospitals would be out of the question other than an airlift via chopper.
I've got a lot of competition from your side of Bass Strait with ebay sellers, have you ever considered online selling?
Some of the best sellers take a good income and it is all home based.
I love Strahan and would live there tomorrow except that my kids are here in Wonthaggi.
Without a car, I'm guessing the transport links to Hobart would be few and far between. ie: major hospitals would be out of the question other than an airlift via chopper.
I've got a lot of competition from your side of Bass Strait with ebay sellers, have you ever considered online selling?
Some of the best sellers take a good income and it is all home based.
normalguy68: There is nothing there, you would get so bored.
I love Strahan and would live there tomorrow except that my kids are here in Wonthaggi.
Without a car, I'm guessing the transport links to Hobart would be few and far between. ie: major hospitals would be out of the question other than an airlift via chopper.
I've got a lot of competition from your side of Bass Strait with ebay sellers, have you ever considered online selling?
Some of the best sellers take a good income and it is all home based.
I love Strahan and would live there tomorrow except that my kids are here in Wonthaggi.
Without a car, I'm guessing the transport links to Hobart would be few and far between. ie: major hospitals would be out of the question other than an airlift via chopper.
I've got a lot of competition from your side of Bass Strait with ebay sellers, have you ever considered online selling?
Some of the best sellers take a good income and it is all home based.
Kia ora normal, there is a new hospital in Queenstown, and, yes I would definately need a wheels. I have spoken to others here and they agree with you that Queenstown is wet and unatractive, but as I need work, so I hope my application will be impressive enough to get an interview. There is no lifestyle while being on the benefit, and, hey it shouldnt be. I am not computer savvy so how does one become a ebay seller.
normalguy68: There is nothing there, you would get so bored.
I love Strahan and would live there tomorrow except that my kids are here in Wonthaggi.
Without a car, I'm guessing the transport links to Hobart would be few and far between. ie: major hospitals would be out of the question other than an airlift via chopper.
I've got a lot of competition from your side of Bass Strait with ebay sellers, have you ever considered online selling?
Some of the best sellers take a good income and it is all home based.
I love Strahan and would live there tomorrow except that my kids are here in Wonthaggi.
Without a car, I'm guessing the transport links to Hobart would be few and far between. ie: major hospitals would be out of the question other than an airlift via chopper.
I've got a lot of competition from your side of Bass Strait with ebay sellers, have you ever considered online selling?
Some of the best sellers take a good income and it is all home based.
Kia ora normal, there is a new hospital in Queenstown, and, yes I would definately need a wheels. I have spoken to others here and they agree with you that Queenstown is wet and unatractive, but as I need work, so I hope my application will be impressive enough to get an interview. There is no lifestyle while being on the benefit, and, hey it shouldnt be. I am not computer savvy so how does one become a ebay seller.
Just ensure before coming to the mainland that you remove your second head...and wear a scarf to hide the scar...
kidmak: I am open to moving to the mainland if nessacary. I have worked in childcare, aged care, residential community mental health, therapuetic massage, clerial, medical reception, good communication skills, I have done heaps of different types of employment over the last 30 odd years. I am fit, able bodied, adaptable, open and willing to learn new tasks. What may I be missing in successfully getting the job?
You never know...someone might come along and read your post...clever networking
goodluck chick
I am a Kausie, he he, and kiwi/aussie, 
so, nnoo two heads 
starcrossfish: You never know...someone might come along and read your post...clever networking
goodluck chick
goodluck chick
Ae, and cheers, I have to put myself out there. If there is no response, well, hey I gave it a try. Looking for work as a 'mature woman' is really hard. I am a young person in soul and spirit, however, my age is 54. I love my age, I have had so many experiences I am still experiencing and embracing life and I believe thats because I am open, honest, and a bit of a free spirit. Many thanx for the goodluck, cheers
kidmak: Ae, and cheers, I have to put myself out there. If there is no response, well, hey I gave it a try. Looking for work as a 'mature woman' is really hard. I am a young person in soul and spirit, however, my age is 54. I love my age, I have had so many experiences I am still experiencing and embracing life and I believe thats because I am open, honest, and a bit of a free spirit. Many thanx for the goodluck, cheers
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