Click here to REGISTER (and submit your resume)

What are the most recent changes to the website?
•             New Search Tool for Employers
•             The addition of the Specialised Skills Field
•             A new message centre within the member’s area
•             Ability to apply for jobs online (when logged in)
•             Ability for Employers to add you to their Favourites Folder
•             The ability for Employers to create job posts anonymously

How much does it cost to register?
Its $1.95 to register (annual membership) with the website and $49.95 payable when you are placed in a job. Once employed for a one off job or ongoing work you must login and pay this fee via the website using the menu link ‘Pay Placement Fee’.

How can I get a VA Job?
Register with the Virtual Assistant Australia Website, enter your details, include all your skills, attach your resume (pdf fomat) and pay the $1.95 fee.

All information on the website is secured using SSL. Once you have completed this process your profile and details will be available to Employers when they browse or search for a VA.

When an employer finds you suitable for a position they will contact you directly. (see diagram 1 below)

The other way is to apply for a job. Employers can post jobs online and you can apply directly through the website for the position. If an employer finds you suitable they will contact you via email or phone.

How will an Employer contact me?
Employers may use the message centre to send you an email. If an employer sends you an email via the message centre you will receive an email notifying you to login.
Alternatively they will call you directly or send an email to your registered email address.

What information do I need to provide?
It is best to provide as much detail as possible. When an employer locates your profile if you have left out some important information you may be overlooked. Be sure to include any specialised skills you may have in the ‘Specialised skills’ field.

When you fill in your details attach your resume in pdf format. Be sure to enter specialised skills (in the specialised skills field) separate each skill with a comma. Employers can search for Va’s using the information you provide. For example you have experience in things like, book keeping, web design, marketing, or any other activity/skill be sure to fill this in.

How can I increase my chances of being employed?
Our star rating program will enable you to stand out. Once employed ask your employer to provide feedback via the Employers Member Area.
Filling in all the requested information will help your application stand out from the rest and increase the number of time you will appear in search results. In particular add as many skills to the specialised skills field.

Having your own website is another great way. For more information about obtaining your own website click here.

How do I turn my resume into a PDF?
Please use the FREE online tool (PDF Converter) below to turn word documents into PDFs:
http://www.pdfonline.com/convert-pdf/

How can I update my resume?
When you login you can click the button edit resume. Scroll down to attach a new resume using the browse button next to the attachments field. (Locate your resume on your computer (must be in PDF format – convert it here using free tool http://www.pdfonline.com/convert-pdf/) then click submit. This will delete the old resume and automatically replace it with the new one.

How can I change my email address?
Please email admin@virtualassistantaustrala.net.au and we can change this for you.

How can I delete my account?
Please email admin@virtualassistantaustrala.net.au and we can delete your account.

How do I apply for a job?
To apply for a job you need to be logged and viewing the job you wish to apply for via the menu option ‘Current Jobs’ within the members area. Click the link ‘Apply for this job’. You can then attach your most recent (and relevant) resume, add a few paragraphs in the text field as to why you are suitable for the job. Then click submit. Once you have applied for a job you cannot apply again (the ‘Apply for this job’ link will no longer appear).

How do I know if an employer has received my job application?
Once you have submitted your resume/application  the text ‘You have applied for this job’ is displayed.

How can I ensure I get paid by my employer?
Before completing work for an Employer it is important to get them to sign a contract or terms of trade document. This is particularly important for ongoing work or large jobs.
That way if you do not receive payment you have a course of action you can follow.

Diagram 1.

There are Two Ways Employers find a Virtual Assistant.

1. Employers use the search functionality on the website to locate a suitable candidate (VA).

2. Employers place a Job Post and Virtual Assistants apply directly through the website.

It is really important to keep your details up to date as the majoriy of job placements come from Employers searching the website daily for Virtual Assistants.