Minimum age is determined by State legislation. Age requirements
may also be based on Bakers Delight's own policies which includes
not to employ anyone under the age of 14.
For applicants under the age of 15; written parental/guardian
consent must be provided prior to starting work. Please refer to
your relevant State minimum age:
VIC - 15 years of age as prescribed by the Child Employment Act
2003.
WA - applicants under 16 years can only work during the hours of
6am to 10pm and may not work during school hours.
SA - school aged children are not permitted to work during school
hours in accordance with the Child Employment Act 1972. Employees
16 years of age are required to attend full time education or
training until a qualification is received or turning 17
years.
QLD - school aged children under 16 years are required to be
enrolled at school and receive parental consent before starting
work. School aged children cannot work for more than 12 hours a
week during a school week or more than 38 hours during school
holidays. They are also not permitted to work more than four hours
on a school day or more than eight hours on the weekend or during
school holidays. School aged children may not work between 10pm and
6am.
NSW/ACT - no minimum age however work must take place outside
school hours. If under the age of 15 and seeking full time work
with the intention of leaving school, permission must be sort from
the Department of Education.
NT - children under the age of 15 cannot work between the hours of
10pm and 6am. Applicants under 15 years must provide written
parental/guardian consent before commencing work.
TAS - minimum age of employment is 14 years and work must occur
outside school hours only.
NZ -there is no minimum age of employment in New Zealand. Children
under the age of 16 cannot work during school hours.