WELCOME TO BOE!

We understand that do your best work you need the right equipment. During your Induction your Team Leader will ensure that you receive the following:

• Uniform – Including Hat (fitted in your first week and then ordered) ‘
• First Aid Kit (Journey’s Only) • Group Leader Kit (Food prepartion, hygeine and cleaning for program)
• Keys/Access Tag for your base
• Field Practices Manual

Camps x 2 Long Sleeve Polo | 1 x Field Shirt | x1 Pant |x1 Hat
Journey Field x 2 Field Shirts | x1 Pant | x1 Hat

If you are in our Field Team, you will need to provide additional gear for your role. This list is different between states so please use the link below and if you have any questions or queries about gear, please contact your Team Leader.

OUTDOOR EDUCATOR GEAR LIST 

Salaried Staff will be provided a First Aid Kit, and Casual Staff are supplied a First Aid Kit on loan from BOE for the programs they work with us. 

We will resupply any consumables that you use on program.

Q: What if I haven’t received these resources?
A: Have a chat with your Program Coordinator

Q: How can I find out who my Team Leader is?
A: You will be provided the contact details for this person prior to each program

Belgravia Outdoor Education provides all new Victorian staff with 4 weeks of accommodation (This could be anything from a paddock to pitch your tent to a cabin/staff housing depending on what is available at the time) for their first 4 weeks of their contract. After your 4 weeks has come to an end you will be required to find your own accommodation.

The best way to go about finding your own accommodation is to ask around.

START LOOKING FOR ACCOMODATION EARLY 

Eildon

Look at the notice boards in The Hub (Reception at National Base) or in the town center where the shops are. You can always post your own ad in one of these spots as well, inquiring about places to rent. Most houses in Eildon/Alexandra are rented unfurnished so it would be best to seek share accommodation, therefore you don’t have to purchase bulk furniture items.

Real Estate in the Surrounding Areas Housing costs can vary —on average, you might pay anywhere from $400 to $500 per week to rent a 3-bedroom house.

Many of our staff opt for share house arrangements.

These Real Estates are very easy to find in Alexandra as they are all/near the Main Street. The Eildon Real Estate is approximately 100m from the Main Street (Near the Eildon Police Station).

If you have internet access, you can view rental properties on www.realestate.com.au.

Eildon Real Estate -5 Hillside, Eildon VIC 3713 -(03) 57742 271
LG Hooker -104a Grant Street, Alexandra VIC 3714 -(03) 57721 774
Landmark -56 Grant Street, Alexandra VIC 3714 -(03) 57723 444 Elders -Shop 1, 6 Webster Street, Alexandra VIC 3714 -(03) 57721 052

It’s important to be aware that Eildon is a small town, so rental options may be limited.

Moss Vale:

There are several ways to find accommodations and rentals in Moss Vale, NSW:

Online classifieds: Check out websites like Gumtree, Flat mates, and Domain. These websites list available accommodations and rentals in Moss Vale and allow you to filter your search based on your preferences.

Real estate agents: Contact real estate agents in Moss Vale and let them know your requirements. They can help you find a rental property or accommodation that suits your needs.

Local newspapers: Check out local newspapers such as Southern Highland News and the Southern Highlands Express. They often have classified ads for rentals and accommodations.

Social media: Join local Facebook groups or pages related to Moss Vale and post your rental requirements. You may be able to get recommendations from locals or find a landlord who is looking for a tenant.

Airbnb: Check out Airbnb listings in Moss Vale. While these may be more expensive than long-term rentals, they can be a good option if you’re looking for a short-term stay.

Word of mouth: Ask your friends, family, or colleagues if they know of any available rental properties or accommodations in Moss Vale.

Remember to do your due diligence when looking for accommodations and rentals. Always inspect the property before signing any contracts and ensure that the landlord or property owner is reputable and trustworthy.

It’s important to be aware that Moss Vale is a small town, so rental options may be limited.

Karridale:

Accommodation may be available during your initial training, however please speak with you manager prior to confirm. Note: this may be simple accommodation such as a place to pitch a tent.

Outside of this, accommodation is not provided.

Here are some ways to find accommodation and rentals:

Karridale is a small town, therefore we suggest looking for accommodation in Margaret River.  Some staff also choose to live in Perth and drive to Karridale just for program.

Social media: Join local Facebook groups or pages related to Margaret River accommodation and post your rental requirements.

Word of mouth: Ask your friends, family, or colleagues if they know of any available rental properties or accommodation.

Online classifieds: Check websites like realestate.com.au, and Domain.

Real estate agents: Contact local real estate agents and let them know your requirements.

Start looking early.

Remember to do your due diligence when looking for accommodations and rentals. Always inspect the property before signing any contracts and ensure that the landlord or property owner is reputable and trustworthy.

Tax File Number Declaration form allows payroll to work out the amount of tax that needs to be withheld each pay period.

Tax file number (TFN) is your personal identifier in the Australian tax system. Once you get
your Tax File Number, it stays with you your whole life. You need to apply online for this, and
you need to be in Australia to do so – see details below.

For your Onboarding form, please enter the following information while you wait for your

TFN:
-Tax File Number xxx-xxx-xxx

–The tax scale is dependent on your circumstances, the TFN form will help you answer the questions by reading the full form. If you are an international team member, please use the link below to help determine your particular circumstances by using the ATO, Are you a resident? Decision tool

Link: Work out your residency status for tax purposes | Australian Taxation Office (ato.gov.au)

– Working Holiday Visa holders, please select WHM – Working Holiday Makers

– 408 or 482 Visa Holders – you can select either GEX Tax Free Threshold Claimed

– NEX no tax-free threshold claimed

Tax file number declaration | Australian Taxation Office (ato.gov.au)

You are required to provide you TFN and completed form within two pay periods or you will be taxed at the highest rate. Your TFN is also used to lodge your taxes at the end of the tax year which is July to June each year. We have provided a link to assist you with lodging your taxes online, before leaving Australia and lodging outside of Australia.

How to lodge your tax return | Australian Taxation Office (ato.gov.au)

Each state has their own Working with Children Check system. EVERYONE who works for BOE is required to have a working with children’s check.

You need to apply once you are in Australia if you are not already, and you cannot work without one!

You will be required to have proof of identity when applying for your Working with Children’s Check, this must show your Australian Address.

• When you set up a bank account with the work address or the address of your accommodation print out a copy of the information including your address.
• Request a Temporary Lease form from BOE– Email: Careers@boe.com.au requesting a lease document.

Below is a break down per state of how to apply for a children check:

• Vic Working with Children Check:
  • Complete online application form
  • Verify your identity (three original proof of identity documents) in person
  and lodge application at a participating Australia Post outlet
  • Pay application fees ($121.10)
  • You will be notified by email once you pass the check and receive clearance.
  • A card will be mailed.
  https://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/individuals/applicants/how-to-apply-2

• NSW Working with children check.
  • Complete the Online application form
  • Take Email receipt, proof of identity documents and fee ($80.00) to a
  Service NSW Centre
  • Once screening process has been completed, you will receive email
  which contains your WWCC number.
  • Send through your WWCC number to PChelpdesk@boe.com.au for us to
  verify your detail online.
  https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check/applicant/how-apply-wwcc

• WA Working with children check
  • Complete Application for a WWCC check form. You can collect this from
  the WA office, or it will be posted out to you as we need to complete and
  sign components of this form.
  • Lodge application form at an authorised Australia Post Outlet with the
  required identity documents, pay the required fee ($87.00) and have
  your photo taken.
  https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au/applicants-card-holders/applying-for-a- wwccheck/how-to-apply

• Northern Territory Working with Children Check
  • Complete the online application form. Through the application process
  you will need access to;
  • Valid credit/ debit card for payment (MasterCard or Visa Only)
  • Valid email address for confirmation of submission and
  subsequent communication
  • Current Australia residential and postal address
  • Documents to provide in .GIF .JPG .PDF .PNG or .TIF format
  include:
  • Identification documents – you will be asked to upload valid
  ID documents to meet the 100 point check requirement
  • Passport photo image – used on the ochre card
  • Any submission documents you wish to provide to the screening
  Authority for consideration. Word documents are not able to be
  attached
  • As the process for your WWCC application can take 4-6 weeks, We may
  need to complete an exemption form and submit to Safe NT whilst your
  application is being process. To complete this process we will need you
  to email both emails from Safe NT (acknowledgement of application
  has been received and receipt) to pchelpdesk@boe.com.au to complete
  exemption application.

Some of you will be expected to drive company vehicles we require a copy of your licence for you to be able to do this.

If you are international and do not have an Australian licence please see below:

NOTE: When you land in Australia you will need to convert your international driver’s licence
to an Australian drivers licence, below are the details on how to transfer your drivers licence.

Overseas applicants have 3 months to convert their international driver’s licence to a New
South Wales, Western Australia and Northern Territory.

Overseas applicants have 6 months to convert their international driver’s licence to a
Victorian drivers licence.

VIC: https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/licences/new-to-victoria/interstate-overseas-licenceholders
NSW:https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/transfer-overseas-driver-licence
WA:https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/mediaFiles/licensing/LBU_DL_B_AuthDriveWAOvers
NT:https://nt.gov.au/driving/licence/new-nt-residents-and-visitors/driver-licence-rules-fornew-nt-residents-and-visiting-drivers

You will have received an PDF Medical form to fill out within your UKG Checklist.

Superannuation, or ‘super’, is a percentage of your salary or wages, set aside by your employer for you to live on when you retire. Your employer pays ‘contributions’ into a super account on your behalf. This is called the ‘super guarantee’. This is generally paid on top of your salary rather than deducted from it.

Superannuation is paid in line with current Australian Taxation Superannuation legislation and the superannuation guarantee is increasing yearly until 2025 when it will reach 12%. This applies whether you work casual, part-time, or full-time hours, and if you are a temporary resident.

Generally, we must pay super for you if you are:
• 18 years old or over, and are paid $450 or more (before tax) in a calendar month
• under 18 years old, being paid $450 or more (before tax) in a calendar month and work more than 30 hours in a week.

When commencing with a new employer, you must nominate a super fund. BOE is unable to offer advice on which super fund to elect, however, you can find plenty of information via the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website. If are unsure of your current supper account details, your MyGov account should give you access to this information.

You can also make additional super contributions in the form of ‘salary sacrifice’ with your before-tax income or after-tax income. Please be advised, there are annual limits or ‘caps’ on the amount you can contribute to your super without having to pay additional tax. Superannuation is a retirement fund that employers are liable to pay into.

Superannuation is paid on top of your ordinary time earnings and is paid into your nominated Superannuation fund. If you are an international team member when you depart Australia, you are able to close and withdraw the money. So, consider it a Savings account!

Here are 2 websites to have a look at for further information:
https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/super/getting-your-super-started/
https://moneysmart.gov.au/how-super-works/choosing-a-super-fund

There are Superannuation funds that allow you to open a Super account online and from
overseas. Google is your friend!

When you set up a Superannuation fund account, you will be issued a member number.

As part of your onboarding process, we kindly ask you to provide your bank account details on the onboarding page provided to you through the link in your onboarding email. This information is essential for payroll purposes, as it ensures that your earnings can be deposited directly into your account. Rest assured that the details you provide will be handled securely and confidentially.

Bank Name: Who have you gone with? E.g., NAB, CommBank
Bank Branch: This will be either a town name (e.g.: Alexandra) or Online

When entering Bank Account details into Zambion onboarding form: BSB- Account Number. Do not place a space between BSB and Account
number. (123456-789123)

If you don’t have an Australian bank Account:

You can apply for a bank account online overseas – Google is your friend!
Some banks requiring you to attend the Bank branch in person to verify detail and complete application.

Australia has four main banks: – all offer online services
– Nab
– Commonwealth Bank
– ANZ
– Westpac.

Some of Australia’s online only banks include:
– ING
– ME Bank
– UBank

For international staff members, it is recommended to establish an online bank account before your arrival, as you will require this account to provide proof of identity when applying for a Working with Children’s Check.

As a pre-requisite of employment, you may be required to have First aid quals.  Your contract will tell you if you need WFA, Remote or Apply First Aid. – (pg. 6 for casuals or pg. 7 for salaried employee)

You are required to hold the following certificates/Licence prior to the commencement of your Employment
and maintain for the duration of employment.

i. Wilderness First Aid or Remote First Aid or Apply First Aid
ii. CPR certificate
iii. Manual Driver’s Licence

As a pre-requisite of employment, you may be required to have First aid quals.  Your contract will tell you if you need WFA, Remote or Apply First Aid. – (pg. 6 for casuals or pg. 7 for salaried employee)

You are required to hold the following certificates/Licence prior to the commencement of your Employment
and maintain for the duration of employment.

i. Wilderness First Aid or Remote First Aid or Apply First Aid
ii. CPR certificate
iii. Manual Driver’s Licence

As we are a child safe organisation, we require international staff to submit a police check form your country of origin.

As part of your onboarding process, it is a mandatory requirement for international staff to obtain a police check. Unfortunately, we do not cover the associated costs, and you must complete this process in your home country. To obtain a police check, you can typically apply through your local law enforcement agency or the appropriate government department responsible for background checks.

We require international staff to submit the below:

An immigration grant notice is a document issued by a government authority that confirms an individual’s right to enter, reside, and work in Australia.

Your passport will be saved to your personal file and used to check and monitor your visa conditions online through the Visa Entitlement Verification Online System (VEVO).

BOE is a registered organisation with the Department of Home affairs –immigration.

BOE does not cover the cost of your Visa or Relocation costs.

408 Temporary Activity Visa
Learn More HERE (we can only offer 35 of
these a year, this is a 12 month Visa with a 12 month working commitment
with BOE)

417 Working Holiday Visa
Learn More HERE

462 Working Holiday Visa
Learn More HERE

400 Temporary Work Visa
Learn More HERE (You can only stay between 3
6 months on this Visa)

We would encourage you to apply for your Visa as soon as possible, Visas can
take upwards of 3 months to be approved.