The Sydney Bowl

What is background check process at qantas? Do they contact all previous employers hr ?

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I have just been made redundant and been trying to find a new role. The caveat here is that i was on a 482 temp work visa sponsored by my previous employer, so totally appreciate that it will be tough!

Ke… more

Why is it so hard to find Software Engineer job in Sydney when you are not a PR or citizen, I'm with Visa subclass 500 taken master by research with no work restriction but it still so hard

Used to work in telecommunication industry in Sydney for several years and it is seems hard to find a related job in the industry now. Should I go back to the Uni and get another degree to get into a … more

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I’m new to Australia and working as an Executive in Trade Support at Macquarie (Sydney). My TPV is AUD 115,000 (including super), and contracted for 37.5 hours pw —but often work more, with no separate overtime compens… more

Been in the events/entertainment industry for 8+ yrs, now trying to pivot into something more structured (project support, planning, procurement). Based in Eastern Sydney, with strong skills in ops, coordin… more

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I recently discovered through Glassdoor and peers in the industry that my salary is at least $10K below the average for similar roles. I raised this with my manager, but was told salary reviews are perform… more

Hello everyone, I moved from US to Australia and currently looking for financial analyst or accountant jobs, was previously working in Big4 and NYSE listed company. I don’t have Australia experience. … more

Hey folks, I'm an Junior PM in a B2B SaaS, based in Sydney. I'm settling into the role and would love to network/chat with more senior PMs in the space to gain some insights and advice on how product is d… more

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I recently graduated with a Master of Information Technology and am actively seeking entry-level opportunities or graduate programs. I moved to Sydney, Australia for my Master as soon as I finis… more

Heya community :) does anyone here work for the City of Sydney Council & able to confirm their Work from Home (WFH) arrangements? Ta x

Please advise. I’m doing commissioning for last 5 years here in Sydney with contributing to few of the largest tunnels and data centre projects. I specialise in Mechanical, Fire, hydraulic and controls commissioning.

Please advise… more

Anybody who works in the advertising industry here? What’s a decent salary range for a senior creative? Looking to move as an expat.

Moving to Sydney from the US, what are some nice areas to live? Considering bondi junction for transportation, access to beach and CBD area - any downsides?
What websites are reliable for rental listings? Do… more

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I'm actively seeking job opportunities in data science and machine learning, with 4+ years of experience in advanced ML techniques like anomaly detection, NLP, and generative AI. I'm open to … more

If you've lived in downtown Sydney for a while, what's the best place not *too* far away to take a vacation? I'm talking more than a staycation, but not more than 4-5 hours away max. My hu… more

Do you watch AFL? I feel like I'm the only one at work who doesn't obsesses over the matches, and I stand out like a sore thumb. People ask me what I think about player so and so, and I have n… more

Should we complain to HR...My company recently hired...a new dept head...his alright but some of the people he hired seem to be very biased...they started to exclude me and another colleague in team discussions t… more

I think tipping culture is starting to spill over from the US to here. More and more places are putting tip jars out or asking you to tip during the purchase process. Do you think this is a good idea,… more

For the expats in this bowl - what's your favorite part of living in Sydney, and what do you miss the most about where you came from? I'll start. My favorite part of Sydney is the beaches, I c… more

Any workers at Ampol Head Office? Thoughts on your work experience currently?

Just a positive post for your Monday - it doesn't matter how publicly you fail, or how badly, someone will support you. Raygun's been partying with the rich and famous in Europe post-Olympics, even though her… more

Do you feel like inflation is bad in Sydney? I think combined with housing costs it's pricing people out who have been here for ages. And making it harder for younger people to live here without a… more

Are you excited about the new Sydney Metro line? I've been seeing all the Tiktoks and it does look so much more modern than the old lines, which will be nice. Although I guess it better after cost… more

What do you think about the new "right to disconnect" law? I don't really get how enforcing it will work, but I think the idea is important. I used to have a boss who always emailed me urgently after ho… more

What's your favorite bakery in Sydney? I keep seeing posts about Humble Bakery in Sydney and their instagrammable sweet buns. Is it worth the visit (and the wait times?) If not, what bakery would … more