If you’re under 14 and looking for your first job, you might feel a bit stumped about where to start searching for places that hire those as young as yourself and what kind of jobs are available. Well you’re in luck because we’ve compiled a list of some jobs you can apply to as an under 14 year old. Keep in mind that this is a definitive list as some businesses may or may not hire those younger than 14 years old, so you might just have to call up and enquire about the minimum hiring age.
Supermarkets:
Department Stores:
Budget Stores:
- Dollar King*
- $2 Shop*
- Reject Shop
Retail Stores:
Hospitality:
- McDonalds
- KFC
- Hungry Jacks
- Red Rooster
- Salsas Fresh Mex
- Mad Mex
- Grill’d
- Schnitz
- San Churros
- Pancake Parlour
- Subway
- Dominoes
- Pizza Hut
- Bakers Delight
- Sumo Salad
- Bread Top*
- Sushi Sushi
- Donut King*
- Roll’d
- Muffin Break
- Mrs. Fields
- The Cheesecake Shop
- Twisted Sista
- Tutti Frutti Frozen Yoghurt
- Yo-Get-It
- Boost Juice Bar
- Top Juice
- Chatime
- Local fish and chips shop*
- Local cafe*
Recreation:
- Timezone
- Tunzafun
* Side note: As some businesses do not have a direct link to apply online, you can try enquiring in store or calling or emailing them about which method they accept applications by and what their minimum hiring age is.
If you’re wanting to gain some short term experience before you apply for a bigger job, you can try out:
- Running errands
- Assisting in after school care for your local primary school
- Umpiring or Refereeing for your local sports team
- Tennis court attendant
- Delivering newspapers and pamphlets
- Extra-curricular activities such as:
- volunteering at your local op shop or community centre
- performing arts (film, tv, theatre)
- Babysitting
- Modelling
- Gardening
- Dog walking
- Pet sitting
Ways you can search for these types of experiences include:
- Asking family, friends or teachers for recommendations or suggestions
- Advertising on your local noticeboard
- Advertising on gumtree
If you’re wanting to start writing up your resume, check out our our resume tips post here and job hunting tips post here.
Hopefully this list has helped you with narrowing down your options for some potential jobs you wish to apply for! For more information on what age you can start working in each state head over to Fair Work and for information on your employment rights, head over to Youth Central. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment down below!
