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The decision to work as either a contract or permanent employee may come down to the type of work that is available at the time, or to the individual’s own personal preferences. Some things to consider when deciding on the form of employment you wish to take are detailed below. Don’t forget that your experienced Dream consultant can assist you in finding either temporary or permanent positions in your chosen field. Please contact us today to find out how we can help.

Advantages of Contract Employment

There are various advantages for the individual by working as a contractor.
  • Independence - you do not get caught up in an organisation’s politics nor are you generally restricted by the office policies that affect the permanent employees
  • Privileged overview of the industry - you have the opportunity to work for different organisations and on different projects
  • Control - you have the ultimate control over for whom, where and on what you work
  • Personal development - you can choose contracts that develop your skills, helping to ensure that you remain in demand
  • Financial rewards - there are generally significant financial benefits to contracting over permanent employment
Advantages of Permanent Employment
  • Annual leave
  • Sick benefits
  • Health cover
  • Superannuation contributions
  • Job security
  • Job satisfaction
  • Continuity of working environment
  • Career progression from within a company
  • On-the-job training
  • On-the-job mentoring schemes
  • Bonuses and incentives