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Dear Applicant,This Employment Information Pack is designed to inform you and, if applicable, your parents/guardians, about Toymate and the recruitment process.The recruitment process at Toymate may seem lengthy, however, it serves the purpose of ensuring complete compatibility between yourself and the company. Below is a summary of the process to ensure that you understand, from the start, the time commitment required for a successful recruitment.Employment Process:Collect the Employment Information Pack.TO APPLY:Read the Employment Information Pack.Fill out the Employment Application Form (pg. 3-5).Read and sign the New Recruit Information Sheet (pg. 6-7).Include your parent/guardian’s signature if you are under 18 years of age.Return the documents to the store, including pages 3-7, along with a COPY of your Resume and Birth Certificate. Orientation (2hours). This is an induction day, in which you will be shown around the store and all aspects of working for Toymate will be covered.NOTE: Only successful applicants will be notified at each stage of this process.From start to finish, the whole process can take up to 4 weeks, however, we ask you to please be patient as working for Toymate is worth the wait!!Your application will receive sincere consideration. Thank you for your time and interest in Toymate and good luck!Yours sincerely,The Store Management TeamAbout us Our BusinessThe owners of Toymate are Danny Bloom and Idan Ievy. The team is passionate and dedicated to becoming Australia’s favourite one-stop toy shop.We understand the important role toys play in a child’s life. Nothing compares to that feeling when your little ones are given a present for doing well in school, or the excitement they share when unwrapping their birthday presents.At Toymate, we really understand the love a child shares with their toys.Proudly Australian owned since 2005, we have been offering an exceptional range of toys, including brands like LEGO, Barbie, Pokémon, Vtech and much, much more!Toymate?has many stores across NSW with plans to continually expand, to share our love of toys.?Our Objective & Core ValuesToymate has extensive experience in the retail toy industry. We have been providing our service to customers since 2005.Objective: To be recognised?as the leading toy store in Australia.?Our Core Values:Employees?– Commitment to creating a great environment for our employees to work and prosper.Customers?– Great customer service with the best knowledge of products for kids and parents.Toymate has many stores across Australia with more to come. We continually plan to expand, to share our love of toys. NSWACTVICQLDWABankstownBlacktownCastle HillChatswoodErinaGlendaleLidcombeMacarthur SquareMerrylandsMount DruittPenrithShellharbourTop RydeWarriewoodWindsorMajuraFountain GateLogan CityRobinaToowoombaCanningtonJoondalupEMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FORM Personal DetailsFull Name:Address:Home Telephone Number:Mobile Telephone Number:Email Address:Eligibility For EmploymentAre you an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident? YES NOIf you are not an Australian Citizen, or a Permanent Resident, please clarify your Visa status. Type of Visa:Expiry Date:Restrictions:If you are not an Australian citizen - documentary evidence will need to be supplied with this application form to confirm approval by the relevant authorities for you to work in Australia.Position DetailsStore Applying for:Position applying for:Available to commence:Position Status: Full Time Part Time Casual TraineeshipHave you ever been employed by Toymate? YES NO If YES, please provide details:Were you referred to Toymate by a relative or friend who works for us ? YES NO Name:Position : Relationship:Availability : Starting at 7 am, finishing at up to 2 am. Current = Right Now/Peak = Christmas (Nov-Dec) & School HolidaysDayCurrent Start Current FinishPeak StartPeak FinishMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday SundayEducation:Please provide details of your Education below, or tick if Information is provided by attached CV SecondarySchool / TertiaryFromToLevel Achieved(e.g. Year 12)Employment History :Please provide details of your Employment History below, or tick if Information is provided by attached CV Position HeldFromToEmployerEmployment References:Please provide details of your 3 References below, or tick if Information is provided by attached CV Name of RefereePosition TitleCompanyContact No.OH&S Record / Workplace ConditionsToymate are committed to ensuring that all appropriate steps are taken to protect your health and safety in the workplace.Do you have (or have you had) any disabilities, injury or illness, which may prevent you (now or in theFuture) from performing any of the below inherent requirement of the job?Lifting Yes No (please circle)Standing YesNo (please circle)Reaching YesNo (please circle)BendingYesNo(please circle)PullingYesNo (please circle)Do you have any other pre-existing injuries and/or illnesses which may affect your ability to?safely perform?the duties and/or?requirements of the position that you have applied for? YES NO If YES, please specify: Peak Season Leave Policy At Toymate, our busiest time in stores is the Christmas season. For this reason, to ensure that we can most effectively serve our customers, and in order for us to promote effective team work and be fair to all Team members, our policy is to not authorise any annual leave to be taken during this time.Do you agree, that if you are successful in gaining employment at Toymate, that you will not take leave for the period 1st October to 31st January inclusive for each year that you are employed by the business? YES NO Criminal HistoryHave you ever been convicted of a criminal offence? YES NO If Yes, Please specify :Transport Do you have your own vehicle and a valid licence? YES NO If No, How will you be travelling to work? Privacy & DeclarationPRIVACY: I understand that the information that is being collected for the purpose of assessing my application for employment and that the information I provide, and any other personal information collected during the verification process will be used by Toymate (Australia) Pty Ltd in the course of considering my application and that if I am subsequently employed this information will become part of my employment records. Any personal or sensitive information collected by Toymate (Australia) Pty Ltd will be kept confidential, and that if my application is not successful in gaining employment with Toymate then after 12 months this information will be destroyed.CONSENT I have expressed an interest in gaining employment with Toymate. I have provided my resume containing personal information and details regarding previous employment. I hereby give permission to the Human Resources Department to contact my previous employers to gain verification of Employment dates / personnel history and Task/responsibilities undertaken during my employment. I understand that the information is being collected for the purpose of assessing my application for employment. I understand that the information I provide and any other personal information collected during the verification process will be used by Toymate in the course of considering my application, and that if I am subsequently employed this information will become part of my employment records. I understand that failure to consent will result in delay and difficulty in obtaining employment at ToysDECLARATION: I declare that the information I have given on this Employment Application Form is complete and true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that any false statement or failure to disclose any material information or information that may be relevant to my ability to safely perform the duties of my employment may result in the rejection of my application or disciplinary action including termination of employment.Applicant's Signature: …........................................................... Date: ........./............/.............Please attach to this form: CV/Resume Copy of Passport or Birth certificate If not an Australian Citizen, documentation pertaining to Work Rights in AustraliaNew Recruit Information SheetA career with Toymate can be a rewarding one. You will find a friendly and enthusiastic atmosphere in a successful and expanding organisation.At Toymate we believe it is important that you make an informed decision regarding employment with us. Listed below are some important conditions that you should consider carefully before applying.We encourage junior recruits to discuss this information with their Parent(s) or Guardians to seek their approval.All employees MUST wear the Company uniform of a black Polo shirt, apron, black dress trousers and black dress shoes, must be provided by the employees.Employees who do not present for work with the correct uniform and a neat & well-groomed appearance will be advised that their attire is unacceptable, and they will be sent home to change.The pay period, and working week, commences on the Monday and finishes on the Sunday at midnight.Wages are paid weekly each Wednesday for the previous pay period. Pay is deposited into the employee’s nominated bank account. Employees will also be email their payslips and group certificates. Every employee must have their own bank account.Employees will be required to provide a copy of their birth certificate, bank details and tax file number. If the new recruit does not have a tax file number prior to commencement then they will be required to apply for one. If the employee is not an Australian citizen or resident of Australia they will need to provide their working visa prior to commencement.Toymate provides a smoke free workplace. Smoking is not permitted in any area of the store, this includes break room, training room, toilets, offices and outside the front of the store.Toymate policy is to provide a work environment free of harassment or intimidation. Company policy prohibits harassment by fellow employees on any basis, including race, colour, and religion, and sexual preference, nation of origin, sex, age, handicap, marital status, political beliefs or family responsibility.Toymate are committed to maintaining a positive and productive work environment where all team members have the same opportunity to realise their full potential, regardless of sex, marital status, religion, age, race, sexual preference, physical or intellectual impairment, colour, political beliefs or family responsibilities.Upon leaving the store, all employees are required to present all bags and parcels for inspection by store management or their authorised representative.New Recruit Information Sheet (cont.)Employees may undertake employment outside Toymate provided no conflict of interest arises and working hours do not clash. Under no circumstances may an employee work for Toymate and another retailer/supplier who may be considered a competitor.No Toymate employee may write articles for the trade or media press or be interviewed by the media about any aspect of Toymate without the specific prior permission of the Managing Director.There is no annual leave/holiday leave permitted between October 1 and December 31 each year. This includes family holidays.Prior to commencement of employment, employees are required to submit a detailed listing outlining availability of days and shifts. No changes can be made to this listing without prior consultation with the store manager.Any request for time off must be in writing a minimum of 2 full weeks before required. Request should not be considered as approval until confirmation has been received from relevant management, as seasonal employees are required specifically to cover peak trading periods and permanent associates leave requirements.During peak trading periods in December, employees may be rostered to work late hours until 2am. It is important that employees have access to transport home for these shifts.For casual employees there is no guarantee of the quantity of hours rostered to work each week. Shifts will be rostered to suit the needs of the business and be reflective of individual employee performanceSeasonal employees offered a position for a contract period will not be guaranteed ongoing employment beyond the contract period. However we regularly select permanent employees from seasonal employees.As a Team Member, you are the face of our brand and representing our business. Being professionally presented and well-groomed is an important part of your role, and what we expect is: All Team Members must be well-groomed, clean and neatly dressed on a daily basis. Jewellery should not be excessive (eg multiple earrings or bracelets). Hair and beards must be a natural colour, clean, and neatly groomed (dyeing/highlighting hair non-natural colours, and unprofessional hair-cuts are not permitted.) The Company discourages the visible showing of otherwise offensive tattoos that it believes are improper in a business environment Wearing your uniform completely, and in a well-presented manner, including: o Black Shirt o Comfortable Shoeso Black Pants o Black skirt o Apron or Bumbag (supplied by Toymate) Team members, who do not present for work neatly dressed in accordance with the above presentation standards, will be advised that their attire or appearance is unacceptable. As such, these Team members will be sent home (at their expense) to change clothes, change shoes, shave etc, and will be expected to return to work.I have read and understood the New Recruit Information Sheet and would like to apply for a position at Toymate should there be any opportunity to do so.Candidate: Parent/Guardian: (Required if under 18 years of age)Name ___________________________Name ______________________Signature ___________________________Signature ______________________Date ____/____/____ Date ____/____/_____NOTE: Please return completed ‘New Recruit Information Sheet’ to Toymate. Toymate will contact you should a position become available ................
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