Starting a job

Economics & Business Year 9 AC v8.4 70

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Introduction

In this activity, students develop an understanding of the steps they need to take when they start a job and why these steps are important. They apply this knowledge by completing an application for a tax file number (TFN) using a simulated online tool and other necessary forms for a hypothetical job. 

Achievement standard

By the end of Year 9, students explain the role of the Australian economy in allocating and distributing resources, and analyse the interdependence of participants in the global economy. They explain the importance of managing financial risks and rewards and analyse the different strategies that may be used. They explain why businesses seek to create a competitive advantage, including through innovation, and evaluate the strategies that may be used. Students analyse the roles and responsibilities of participants in the workplace.

When researching, students develop questions and simple hypotheses to frame an investigation of an economic or business issue. They gather and analyse relevant data and information from different sources to answer questions, identify trends and explain relationships. Students generate alternative responses to an issue and use cost-benefit analysis and appropriate criteria to propose a course of action. They apply economics and business knowledge, skills and concepts to familiar, unfamiliar and hypothetical problems. Students develop and present evidence-based conclusions and reasoned arguments using appropriate texts, subject-specific language and concepts. They analyse the effects of economic and business decisions and the potential consequences of alternative actions.

Content descriptions

Economics and Business Knowledge and Understanding

The changing roles and responsibilities of participants in the Australian or global workplace (ACHEK042).

Economics and Business Skills

Apply economics and business knowledge, skills and concepts in familiar, new and hypothetical situations (ACHES047).

Teacher resources

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Video

Getting a Tax File Number: Tim’s tale

 
Visualiser

Starting a job

Student learning resources

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Worksheet

Starting a job

 
Online form

TFN application (simulated online application)

 
Interactive

ATO online services simulator

 
Instructions

Completing a TFN declaration

 
Online form

Standard choice form

Suggested activity sequence

This sequence is intended as a framework to be modified and adapted by teachers to suit the needs of a class group. This activity may not be suitable for students who already have a job.

  1. Elicit students’ prior knowledge about starting a job. Get them to write all they know on an entry card or in their notebooks.

  2. Play: Getting a Tax File Number: Tim’s tale (long version). This video explains why it is important to have a TFN before you start a job.

  3. Discuss the implications of not having a tax file number.

  4. Display the visualiser and work through each slide.

  5. Students complete the worksheet which will require them to complete a:

    Note: If there are students in the class who already have a job, pair them with students who don’t so they can act as a buddy.

  6. When students have completed their forms, as a class, discuss the tax responsibilities students have when they enter the workforce.

  7. Invite students to reflect on what they have learned, through using exit cards or by completing a reflection pyramid.

Applying for a tax file number online

Your students can apply for a TFN online for free using myGovID. Using a myGovID to apply for a TFN online is simple and students will benefit by:

  • setting up their myGovID once and being able to reuse it
  • creating a myGov account
  • automatically linking to ATO online services, and
  • receiving their tax file number in real time.

To find out more visit:

Notes for teaching students offline and to diverse audiences

Teachers can use additional ATO resources and services to support students who don’t have access to information technology hardware, or the internet, or who are members of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.

Tax file number application and declaration forms

If your students are unable to apply online using myGovID or attend a tax file number application interview at a participating Australia Post retail outlet or Services Australia Centre, they may need to complete one of the following paper forms:

  • Tax file number – application or enquiry for individuals (NAT 1432)
  • Tax file number declaration (NAT 3092)

You can get a copy of these forms by either:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples can get a copy of a paper Tax file number – application for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (NAT 1589) form by either:

For more information on services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people visit: ato.gov.au/general/Aboriginal-and-Torres-Strait-Islander-people

Culturally and linguistically diverse audiences

The ATO has information in languages other than English to help people from non-English speaking backgrounds understand tax and superannuation in Australia and offers a Translating and Interpreting Service on 13 14 50.

Starting a job - Teacher Instructions (PDF, 372.53 KB)