Jobs where you are around people all day
If you think out loud and go flat working alone, look for work where other people are the medium rather than an interruption to it. Care, teaching, hospitality, coordination and front-of-house all run on being with people continuously. These roles are currently advertised in Australia.
What we are actually measuring
This is collaboration preference. It runs between two ends, and neither one is the better place to be. It is simply a fact about how you work, and it decides whether a job you can do is a job you can keep.
- One end
- You do your best thinking alone
- The other
- You think out loud and work things out with other people
This page is about the highlighted end.
How many jobs are like this right now?
Of 921 Australian jobs we have read in detail, 331 sit at this end. That is not a guess from the job title. Each advert was read for what the work would actually involve.
Where they cluster
- HR & Recruitment · 31
- Teaching · 26
- Charity & Voluntary · 26
- Retail · 24
- Sales · 22
- Consultancy · 18
Roles advertised in Australia right now
Live listings, with what each one would take stated plainly rather than buried.
- mid
Relationship Educator - Bathurst
Relationships Australia NSW · Bathurst, Bathurst-Orange Region
- · Facilitating therapeutic group sessions in person and online
- · Delivering relationship education curriculum to individuals and families
- · Managing group dynamics and responding to participants in distress
What it would take: You would need relevant qualifications and experience in counselling, social work, or relationship education, and be comfortable facilitating group sessions both in person and online.
- mid
Room Leader
Guardian Childcare & Education · Croydon, Maroondah Area
- · Leading and supervising a room of young children throughout the day
- · Planning and delivering activities aligned to the Guardian learning program
- · Observing and documenting children's development and milestones
What it would take: You would need an early childhood qualification at diploma level or above and a current Working with Children Check.
- entry
Telstra Retail: Part Time Customer Service & Sales Consultant PLENTY VALLEY
Telstra · Australia
- · Helping customers choose mobile plans, devices and accessories
- · Activating services and setting up devices in store
- · Troubleshooting basic technical issues for customers
What it would take: No formal qualifications are required and the role is open to people new to the workforce, though you need to be comfortable in a busy face-to-face sales environment on your feet all day.
- entry
Sales Travel Consultant - Wagga Wagga, NSW
Flight Centre · New South Wales, Australia
- · Consult with customers face-to-face to plan and book travel
- · Research and quote flights, accommodation and tour packages
- · Follow up leads and convert enquiries into bookings
What it would take: No formal qualifications are stated; you would need to be comfortable with sales targets and ideally have some knowledge of travel products, but the role appears open to motivated people without a travel background.
- entry
Tour Guide
Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia · Mossman Gorge, Cairns Surrounds
- · Leading groups of visitors on walking tours through Mossman Gorge and Daintree Forest
- · Presenting Kuku Yalanji cultural knowledge and stories to visitors
- · Answering questions from tourists throughout tours
What it would take: There are no hard credential requirements stated; you would need to be comfortable speaking to groups all day and physically able to lead walking tours on natural bush terrain.
- mid
Community Development Officer (Part-time)
Clarence city council · North Hobart, Hobart
- · Meet with community groups, residents and local organisations to build relationships
- · Research and identify community needs and priorities
- · Design and deliver community programs and projects
What it would take: You would need demonstrated experience in community development or a related field and to be comfortable working across multiple community sites.
- entry
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Engagement Worker
MA MISSION AUSTRALIA · Orange, Orange Area
- · Building relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members
- · Connecting clients to housing, health and support services
- · Attending community events and outreach activities
What it would take: The advert strongly implies Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity is essential for this community engagement role; you would also need to be based in or willing to relocate to Orange or Dubbo.
- mid
Community Engagement Officer
Dovida · Scoresby, Knox Area
- · Visiting GPs, hospitals and community organisations to build referral relationships
- · Responding to inbound enquiries from prospective home care clients
- · Guiding new clients through the onboarding process
What it would take: You would need experience in community engagement, sales or aged care, and be comfortable building relationships with healthcare referrers.
- mid
Part time Shift Supervisor - North Lakes Part-time
Starbucks · Mango Hill, Pine Rivers Area
- · Running the floor during a shift and keeping service moving
- · Coaching and directing team members on the spot
- · Making coffee and serving customers when needed
What it would take: You would need some experience in a cafe or fast food environment and be comfortable supervising a small team under pressure.
- executive
General Manager Bendigo
Thales · Bendigo, Bendigo Region
- · Lead and manage operations across a large defence manufacturing site in Bendigo
- · Set and drive strategic and operational priorities for the business unit
- · Manage senior staff and build leadership capability across teams
What it would take: You would need significant senior leadership experience in a complex manufacturing or defence environment, and would likely need to hold or be eligible for a defence security clearance.
- executive
Executive Director, System-wide Workforce Services
Health Support Services · Perth CBD, Perth
- · Leading and managing a large workforce services business unit
- · Overseeing payroll, HR transactional services and a contact centre
- · Sitting on the HSS Executive team and contributing to organisational strategy
What it would take: You would need substantial senior leadership experience in workforce services or HR operations, ideally in a large public sector or health setting.
- entry
Lifestyle Co-Ordinator
Arcare Aged Care · Mollymook, Shoalhaven Area
- · Planning and running group activities and individual programs for aged care residents
- · Assessing residents' interests and wellbeing to tailor lifestyle programs
- · Organising outings, entertainment and social events
What it would take: There are no hard gates stated; a genuine interest in aged care and some experience planning activities or programs would help your application.
Is this actually you?
This is one of eight things that decide whether work suits you, and most people have never been asked about any of them. Talk to the coach for about five minutes and you will get all eight, with the evidence behind each one, and jobs matched on the lot.