CEO UPDATE | National Reconciliation Week 27 May - 3 June 2023
This year, National Reconciliation Week adopts the theme of ‘BE A VOICE FOR ALL GENERATIONS’, encouraging all Australians to actively contribute to reconciliation efforts in their everyday lives.At WorkPac, we are dedicated to supporting reconciliation by fostering a deeper understanding, enhancing education, and taking meaningful actions that promote a fair and equitable nation for everyone.National Reconciliation Week provides an opportunity to explore and appreciate Australia’s shared history, diverse cultures, and remarkable achievements. WorkPac takes great pride in its diverse workforce and encourages active participation from all individuals. We invite all our employees to engage with local community events to get involved and broaden your knowledge and appreciation for Indigenous history and cultures.New South WalesNorthern TerritoryQueenslandSouth AustraliaTasmaniaVictoriaWestern AustraliaMore information about National Reconciliation Week can also be found at Reconciliation Australia's website.Regards,Hamish GriffinChief Executive OfficerThe WorkPac Group
Protect Yourself: A Guide to Cyber-Safety for Job Seekers in Australia
Did you know that job scams are common in Australia, with scammers using tactics to deceive job seekers into providing personal information, paying upfront fees, or even working for free? When applying for work it's important to protect your personal and sensitive information. If this falls into the wrong hands, it can be used to commit fraud, identity theft, or other cybercrimes. The challenge is that sharing information, such as your name, date of birth, and address, as well as sensitive information such as your tax file number and banking details, is all part of a standard job application process. So, what can you do to protect yourself when applying for work?Only apply for jobs using a secure internet connection. Avoid using public Wi-Fi networks or unsecured Wi-Fi hotspots, as these can be easily hacked.Use a reputable job board such as SEEK, Indeed, LinkedIn or our website workpac.com.These job boards have security measures in place to protect your personal information.Be cautious of emails or job postings that ask for personal information or require payment upfront. Legitimate job postings won't ask for payment or sensitive information upfront, so trust your instincts and be wary of any request or offer that doesn’t seem right.Before applying for a job, check the company's website and verify the job opening is legitimate. Scammers often create fake job postings to collect personal information.Use a strong, unique password for each job application and keep your resume current to avoid being targeted by scammers who use outdated resumes to steal personal information.Never share personal information such as your tax file number, bank account details, or driver's licence until you’ve taken steps to verify that the request is legitimate. WorkPac will always provide you with the option to share sensitive information/documents via our secure candidate portal myworkpac.com.Be cautious of online interviews that use software you're not familiar with. Use antivirus software on your computer and verify any links before the interview to avoid downloading malware.Finally, if you suspect that you've been targeted by a job scam, report it to the authorities and take steps to protect your personal information. To learn more about cyber safety in Australia, please visit the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s website https://www.cyber.gov.au/
WORKPAC ALERT | SCAM PHONE CALLS
WORKPAC ALERT | SCAM PHONE CALLS We’ve been alerted to a recent scam where scammers are calling job seekers and posing as WorkPac representatives.The scam caller requests the job seeker’s personal details, including what software the job seeker uses.What to do if you suspect a phone call is a scam?It's important to be cautious and verify the identity of anyone who calls and requests personal or financial information over the phone.If you're uncertain, hang up and contact WorkPac directly (1300 967 527) to verify the identity of the caller.Remember, if a call seems suspicious, do not engage with the caller, and hang up immediately.Here are some signs that may indicate a scam phone call:The call looks unusual. It may be unsolicited, from a phone number you don’t recognise or the caller ID is blockedBe aware of caller ID spoofing. This is a sophisticated practice where scammers fake their caller ID to appear as a company or government agency (eg. A bank, Centrelink)You are asked to provide personal information (eg. Bank account numbers, Driver’s Licence details) in an unsecured environment – eg. verbally or via SMS. WorkPac will always provide you with an option to share sensitive information/documents via our secure candidate portal myworkpac.com. If in doubt, hang up and contact your WorkPac Representative via 1300 967 572.High-pressure tactics. Scammers may try to pressure you into making a quick decision or providing personal information immediately (eg. “I need to know your bank account details now so I can complete your job application”)Poor sound quality. Some scammers may call from overseas and have a poor sound quality and background noiseFor more information about phone scams in Australia, please visit the Australian Communications & Media Authority’s website: https://www.acma.gov.au/phone-scams
SCAM ALERT - Be alert to receiving WhatsApp messages claiming to be a WorkPac Recruiter
Updated 25 January 2023 | Jobseekers are being urged to watch out for scammers, with new Scamwatch figures revealing Australians lost over $8.7 million to recruitment scams in 2022. The ACCC’s Scamwatch is warning young people in particular, to protect their personal information when applying for jobs and to beware of job offers made through social media platforms or messaging services such as Whatsapp. Read more (opens on ACCC Scamwatch website). SEEK.COM.AU also has a current warning about scammers contacting people across Australia and New Zealand via WhatsApp pretending to be recruiting for SEEK. We are sharing this information to protect you, our job seekers, from scammers. Read more (opens on seek.com.au website). Beware of WhatsApp messages posing as a WorkPac recruiter(Originally published 30 September 2022) The first scam message states that a recruiter from WorkPac Recruitment is looking for candidates.The second scam message used a WorkPac recruiter's name and image with false contact details and false job ad information, there are grammar errors and it requested bank account details.Remember – WorkPac does not communicate using WhatsApp. If you are unsure about any email, SMS or message, please call our team on 1300 967 572. If you have identified something as potentially fraudulent or a scam account, please screenshot it, before deleting it from your inbox and delete items or your device. ReportingPlease report this scam from your app: https://faq.whatsapp.com/2286952358121083/When you report someone:WhatsApp receives the last five messages sent to you by the reported user or group, and the sender won’t be notified. WhatsApp also receives the reported group or user ID, information on when the message was sent, and the type of message sent (image, video, text, etc.).You can also choose to report an account by long-pressing a single message.Please forward a copy to contactus@workpac.com
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