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 4,964 Australian jobs we have read in detail, 2,132 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
- Teaching · 157
- Social work · 142
- Sales · 142
- HR & Recruitment · 137
- PR, Advertising & Marketing · 114
- Consultancy · 114
Roles advertised in Australia right now
Live listings, with what each one would take stated plainly rather than buried.
- entry
Group Facilitator
Relationships Australia QLD · Cairns Region, Queensland
- · Facilitate group sessions on relationships and wellbeing
- · Plan and prepare session content
- · Engage participants and manage group dynamics
What it would take: No credential is named; you would need group facilitation skills and a working-with-children clearance.
- entry
Tune In to a New Friendship! - Local Community Social Visit Volunteer
HammondCare Volunteers · Miller, Liverpool Area
- · Visit a gentleman in Miller for one hour each week
- · Sit and chat, share stories and listen
- · Watch YouTube or listen to the radio together
What it would take: This is an unpaid volunteer role and practically nothing stands in the way beyond being able to visit Miller weekly and enjoying relaxed conversation.
- entry
Burmese Speaking Volunteer (cuppa & a chat), Residential Care North Turramurra
HammondCare Volunteers · Turramurra, Ku-ring-gai Area
- · Visiting a resident at a residential aged care facility on a regular basis
- · Sharing conversation in Burmese over a cup of tea
- · Taking the resident for a gentle walk around the grounds when weather allows
What it would take: You would need to speak Burmese and be willing to visit regularly; this is an unpaid volunteer role with no formal qualifications required.
- senior
Director, Communications and Media
National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation · Canberra Region, Australian Capital Territory
- · Lead strategic communications and media planning for the organisation
- · Handle media enquiries and prepare spokespeople for interviews
- · Draft advocacy statements and submissions for government stakeholders
What it would take: You would need substantial senior communications or media leadership experience and a strong understanding of Aboriginal health and community sectors.
- mid
Restaurant Manager
El Jannah Stores · Dandenong, Greater Dandenong
- · Manage the restaurant floor and service during peak trade
- · Lead and roster kitchen and front-of-house staff
- · Oversee food quality, portioning and food safety
What it would take: You would need restaurant management experience and to be comfortable running a busy, high-volume dining room.
- mid
Community Engagement Officer
RSL Queensland · Mackay, Mackay Region
- · Support volunteer-led RSL sub branches across Queensland
- · Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders
- · Connect veterans to services and resources
What it would take: You would need a driver's licence, relationship-building experience, and to be comfortable with regular regional travel.
- entry
Case Manager (Employment Services)
Workskil Australia Ltd · Port Adelaide, Port Adelaide Area
- · Meet job seekers in one-to-one coaching sessions
- · Build individual employment plans
- · Refer clients to training and job opportunities
What it would take: No prior experience is required, though a demonstrated people-focused background helps.
- executive
Director, Talent Acquisition
Optus · New South Wales, Australia
- · Set enterprise-wide talent acquisition strategy and priorities
- · Lead and develop a team of recruitment professionals
- · Work with senior business leaders on workforce planning and hiring needs
What it would take: You would need substantial senior recruitment leadership experience and a track record of transforming hiring at scale to be seriously considered.
- senior
Director of Guest Experience
Marriott International · Melbourne, Melbourne Region
- · Set and monitor guest service standards across the hotel
- · Coach and develop front-of-house teams
- · Resolve guest complaints and special requests in real time
What it would take: You would need senior hotel or hospitality guest experience leadership and a track record in luxury service standards.
- mid
Science Teacher (part-time or FT if can teach english)
HARKE · Mulgrave, Monash Area
- · Plan and deliver science lessons to secondary students
- · Assess student work and provide feedback
- · Support student wellbeing and behaviour in class
What it would take: You would need VIT registration, a science teaching qualification, and a working with children check.
- entry
South Seoul | Shift Leader
OTR Group · Mount Barker Area, Adelaide Region
- · Run the shift during fast and busy service periods
- · Direct crew on food preparation and service
- · Handle customer queries and complaints at the counter
What it would take: You would need some food service or shift leadership experience and be comfortable running a busy shift with a crew.
- executive
Chief Executive Officer
NGO Recruitment · Melbourne, Melbourne Region
- · Shape organisational strategy and culture
- · Represent the sector to government and stakeholders
- · Lead the board and member relationships
What it would take: You would need senior executive leadership experience, ideally from fundraising or a membership association.
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.