Questions people ask
About the tools, your privacy, the law and getting help with a bigger hire.
Is Hire Well free?
Yes. The job ad writer, interview guide builder, onboarding checklists and templates are free to use, print and adapt for your own business.
Do you see what I type into the job ad writer?
No. The writer, the interview builder and the checklists run in your browser and keep your work in this browser's local storage on your device. Nothing is sent to us unless you choose to send an enquiry.
Does the checker make my ad legal?
No. It looks for words that often cause problems and explains why. It cannot understand context, so it will flag some words that are fine and miss some that are not. You are responsible for your ad, and it is worth having it checked if you are unsure.
Is this legal advice?
No. Everything on Hire Well is general information about hiring in Australia. Laws, awards and minimum rates change, and your situation may be different. Check the Fair Work Ombudsman, the ATO, the Australian Human Rights Commission and your work health and safety regulator, and get advice for your own circumstances.
Do I have to put the pay in a job ad?
The Fair Work Ombudsman says ads cannot advertise pay rates below an employee's minimum entitlements under the Fair Work Act, an award or an agreement. Including the pay is good practice: it saves time for you and the people applying.
Can you tell me which award applies?
We cannot advise on your award. Fair Work's Find my award tool and its Pay and Conditions Tool are free, and the Fair Work Infoline can help.
Can you help with visas or sponsorship?
No. We do not give visa or migration advice. The right to work section explains how to use the Department of Home Affairs' VEVO service to check work rights.
Can you find staff for me?
Hire Well is a do-it-yourself kit and does not place or supply workers. For a bigger or harder hire, our bigger hires page passes your enquiry to CAQA Recruitment, with your agreement, and it will tell you whether and how it can help.
What does help with a bigger hire cost?
Any fees are quoted and agreed with you before work starts. Using the kit is free.
Who is behind Hire Well?
Hire Well is part of the Career Calling family within CAQA Groups, operated by Career Calling International Pty Ltd.
General information only, not legal advice. Laws, awards and minimum rates change: check the official sources linked here and get advice for your situation.