<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <rss version="2.0"> <channel> <title>Remote Jobs in Australia | Work From Home Opportunities 2024</title> <link>https://www.remoteinaustralia.com</link> <description>Find the best remote jobs in Australia. Browse verified work-from-home positions, remote work guides, and expert tips for landing your dream remote role in Australia.</description> <lastBuildDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:22:18 GMT</lastBuildDate> <docs>https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html</docs> <generator>https://github.com/jpmonette/feed</generator> <language>en</language> <image> <title>Remote Jobs in Australia | Work From Home Opportunities 2024</title> <url>https://www.remoteinaustralia.com/images/logo-512.png</url> <link>https://www.remoteinaustralia.com</link> </image> <copyright>All rights reserved 2024, RemoteInAustralia.com</copyright> <category>Bitcoin News</category> <item> <title><![CDATA[Shocking Food Safety Scandal at Remote Work Camp: Maggots Found in Meals]]></title> <link>https://www.remoteinaustralia.com/article/shocking-food-safety-scandal-at-remote-work-camp-maggots-found-in-meals</link> <guid>shocking-food-safety-scandal-at-remote-work-camp-maggots-found-in-meals</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:00:27 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## Grim Discovery at Remote Work Camp **Horrifying images** have surfaced showing **maggots crawling over food** at a remote work camp in North Queensland, raising serious concerns about health and safety standards. ### Details of the Incident The incident occurred at the **$1bn Genez Pumped Storage Hydro Project** in Kidston, where workers are stationed far from urban amenities. **Pictures shared with the Courier Mail** reveal the grotesque conditions, with maggots infesting meals provided to employees. ### Union Response and Safety Concerns The **CFMEU** has condemned the situation, labeling it a **serious safety breach** by Genex and food contractors ISS. **Chad Bragdon**, CFMEU regional co-ordinator, stated, "Workers on the remote Kidston Hydro Project, three hours from the nearest shop, are being fed maggot-infested meals. This shows exactly why we need mandatory living standards on all remote work sites and camps." Workers are now **fearing a gastro outbreak**, and there is pressure on Genex to release food safety audits following repeated complaints. The latest maggot infestation was reported on **January 10**. ### Company's Reaction and Investigation **Genex chief operations officer Arran McGhie** announced that an investigation has been launched. He emphasized, "The health, safety, and wellbeing of every person working on the project continues to be Genex’s highest priority." The camp operator has commenced an investigation, and Genex is awaiting the outcome. ### Current Health Status Fortunately, **no workers have presented with gastro or other illnesses** related to this event. Genex has assured that they will continue to act swiftly to ensure the wellbeing of all personnel on site. ### About the Project An estimated **430 workers** are employed at the Genex Kidston Pumped Hydro Project, a **250MW energy-storage facility** being built at a former gold mine. The project uses two reservoirs to store surplus renewable energy and release it during peak demand, playing a key role in sustainable energy infrastructure.]]></description> <author>contact@remoteinaustralia.com (RemoteInAustralia.com)</author> <category>remotework</category> <category>workplacesafety</category> <category>health</category> <category>australia</category> <category>scandal</category> <enclosure url="https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/fd900608d596f5a9e018a53cae67853b" length="0" type="image//v3/images/bin/fd900608d596f5a9e018a53cae67853b"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[The Great Compliance: How Flexibility Became a Negotiated Perk in the Remote Work Era]]></title> <link>https://www.remoteinaustralia.com/article/the-great-compliance-how-flexibility-became-a-negotiated-perk-in-the-remote-work-era</link> <guid>the-great-compliance-how-flexibility-became-a-negotiated-perk-in-the-remote-work-era</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:56 GMT</pubDate> <description>< According to a poll from MyPerfectResume, there's **less resistance from employees** regarding return-to-office (RTO) orders, and workers have the same or less bargaining power to demand flexibility. Key findings include: - Only 7% of employees would quit immediately if given a non-negotiable RTO mandate, a dramatic drop from 51% a year ago. - Just 33% would start looking for another remote job rather than comply, down from 40% last year. - 74% of employees report having the same or less bargaining power to demand flexibility. This marks a major reversal from previous years, when employers faced strong backlash from employees over office-return orders. MyPerfectResume has dubbed this trend **"The Great Compliance,"** signaling the end of the age of worker leverage. ### Growing RTO Acceptance Major companies have introduced office-return mandates to varying degrees, often citing company culture as a reason. This year, 48% of employees recognize **productivity concerns** as a strong driver for these policies. Employees believe companies will reap benefits from RTO, including: - Higher productivity (38%) - Better collaboration (22%) - Easier management (19%) - Stronger culture (13%) - Better customer service (7%) Economic factors are also playing a crucial role. With growing anxieties about job security, employees are less likely to walk away despite RTO mandates. As the report states, **"Economic anxiety is reshaping employee behaviour. What was once a deal-breaker is now a calculation rooted in job security, not preference."** Nearly half of employees expect employers to be stricter about on-site attendance (46%) and anticipate at least half of US employers to have entirely eliminated remote work by the end of the year (44%).]]></description> <author>contact@remoteinaustralia.com (RemoteInAustralia.com)</author> <category>flexibility</category> <category>rto</category> <category>workplace</category> <category>compliance</category> <category>negotiation</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/035/0365_639038640927497934.png" length="0" type="image/png"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Unlock the Best Work Perks at 45 Top Australian Companies: Boost Your Remote Lifestyle!]]></title> <link>https://www.remoteinaustralia.com/article/unlock-the-best-work-perks-at-45-top-australian-companies-boost-your-remote-lifestyle</link> <guid>unlock-the-best-work-perks-at-45-top-australian-companies-boost-your-remote-lifestyle</guid> <pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 21:00:26 GMT</pubDate> <description>< By focusing on perks that enhance your remote work experience, you can build a more sustainable and rewarding career in Australia's competitive job market.]]></description> <author>contact@remoteinaustralia.com (RemoteInAustralia.com)</author> <category>workperks</category> <category>remotework</category> <category>australia</category> <category>worklifebalance</category> <category>career</category> <enclosure url="https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/518d628c4d57acab833ea0eaa0906031" length="0" type="image//v3/images/bin/518d628c4d57acab833ea0eaa0906031"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Why Remote Workers Overdeliver: The Secret to Thriving in a Hybrid World]]></title> <link>https://www.remoteinaustralia.com/article/why-remote-workers-overdeliver-the-secret-to-thriving-in-a-hybrid-world</link> <guid>why-remote-workers-overdeliver-the-secret-to-thriving-in-a-hybrid-world</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:25 GMT</pubDate> <description>< As an example, she says a member of staff who lives two hours away would likely leave if forced into three four-hour round trips a week despite the nuts and bolts of their role not really requiring them to be at the university’s Belfield campus. In her own case, she is concerned that the year-round nature of the mandate will cause her problems when it comes to caring for her 13-year-old son during summer. She is a lone parent, and he has additional needs, so traditional summer camps are not available, she says. The rest of the year, she has no issue with being on site more than the mandate requires because that is the nature of her work, dealing face-to-face with students and others. Where is the logic, she asks, in insisting she comes in when the students are away? “I’m a school manager, I’m on campus five days a week, and that’s appropriate.” A little more common sense would be nice, she suggests, saying she remains hopeful a solution can be found. Legislation around the issue of remote working makes it clear that big decisions are for the employer to take. Newry-based Enrique Sosa has worked with German business technology firm SAP for 19 years and says there has always been a large element of flexibility to the working arrangements. As he has caring responsibilities for his wife, he needed particular accommodations when the firm aimed to switch from remote to hybrid working at the end of the pandemic. He says he spoke to his line manager and came to an arrangement that involves him travelling to the Citywest offices in Dublin once a week instead of twice, as long as that is all that is required. “They are very flexible and down to earth as an employer, so they are prepared to work out what is best for the company but also works for the individual,” he says. “For my part, I say to my manager, ‘You want me to go to the office for a meeting? To do some mentoring? No problem.’ I’m happy to show them the commitment because in return they allow me to do much my work [at a hub] in Dundalk.” Chloe Ní Mháille, who works for the social inclusion organisation Community Work Ireland from home or her local hub in Louisburgh, Co Mayo, sees the pros and cons of remote working.  She worked for six years on the Aran Islands and was involved in setting up a working hub. “It was huge that people had the opportunity to do all sorts of work remotely that they didn’t have to rely on tourism,” she says. “It’s an opportunity, and people are moving west from Dublin or over from London ... It’s good, although as a young person who would like to buy somewhere to live the price of houses in the area has also gone up because of the extra demand.” At a December meet-up in Skerries, Co Dublin, organised by Grow Remote, which promotes remote working, Nasim Muabbat says he came to Ireland two years ago with his wife, whose father is Irish. They moved because she had long Covid and “LA was getting a little crazy”, he says, adding: “It’s nice to be somewhere without guns.” Muabbat runs a tech company centred around the provision of vehicle-charging points in public spaces. Since the pandemic he also freelances for clients in the United States, China and elsewhere while helping to care for his family. When his company was larger he ran a team of remote workers, so he is aware of the challenges it can present. But, he insists, none of these should cause an employer to behave like a “dinosaur” company. “If an employer wanted me to work in their office because they wanted to see me work, I would be really annoyed. “If you want the result give me a trial. I can guarantee you that I will already deliver, because you trusted me. I don’t want to lose this lifestyle. I will overdeliver because I know this is a privilege,” he said. Also at the event in Skerries is Sunny Saikia, who manages a business development sales team for a London-based global company that organises healthcare conferences across Europe, Asia and the US. He moved to Ireland nearly three years ago. “There are always challenges,” he says of remote working. However, he says, he has never had to challenge a team member over productivity. “I think you enhance your productivity by not having to do that travelling, coping with the problems that come up, trains that get cancelled. Although I do think if you are a new worker or starting in a field, you have to learn, and that’s where there can be challenges that are harder to overcome with remote working,” he says. Dónal Kearney of Grow Remote says the trends around remote working continue to be misrepresented. When a billionaire or other high-profile employer speaks about remote work, this is “always going to get headlines”, he says. However, the data on office, hybrid and home working is “pretty consistent”, he says. The most recent Central Statistics Office labour force survey, which was published last November suggested 30,000 more people were working from home some of the time than had been doing so a year earlier. Another at the Skerries event is Conor Sweetman, who works remotely in human resources for a large insurer. His role has allowed him to move from Dublin city centre to Lusk, Co Dublin, close to where he grew up. “I would like to work in a hybrid environment now or at least get into a team where I’m kind of around more people, because I’ve been working remote now for six years and I do feel I’m lacking that kind of social connection,” he says. “I went in for a retirement do in October for this guy in his mid-60s and all sorts of people came out of the woodwork: old customers and people he had worked with over the course of his career ... I’d like that kind of retirement do myself, because I was at a virtual retirement do a while ago too and her last day of work was closing her laptop.”]]></description> <author>contact@remoteinaustralia.com (RemoteInAustralia.com)</author> <category>remotework</category> <category>worklifebalance</category> <category>hybridwork</category> <category>flexibility</category> <category>productivity</category> <enclosure url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/4BD3N2I3KVFSRHSBT3MQDL4UVU.jpg?smart=true&auth=c178793c301956a31e09a07dd675b818549bc3d713adfd371bd9312e586624ff&width=1200&height=630" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Inside the Minds of Australia's Top CEOs: The Real Truth About Work-From-Home Policies]]></title> <link>https://www.remoteinaustralia.com/article/inside-the-minds-of-australias-top-ceos-the-real-truth-about-work-from-home-policies</link> <guid>inside-the-minds-of-australias-top-ceos-the-real-truth-about-work-from-home-policies</guid> <pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:00:24 GMT</pubDate> <description>< ## The Great WFH Divide Among Australia's Top Bosses Work-from-home (WFH) has become a **permanent fixture** in Australia's workforce landscape, but the nation's top CEOs remain **deeply divided** over how far flexibility should extend. While remote work is here to stay, the debate over its implementation and impact continues to shape corporate strategies across the country. ### The Permanent Shift in Australia's Workforce The pandemic accelerated the adoption of remote work, and what began as a temporary measure has evolved into a **lasting transformation** of how Australians work. Employees have embraced the flexibility, but business leaders hold varying perspectives on what this means for productivity, collaboration, and company culture. ### CEO Perspectives on Flexibility Australia's corporate leaders are navigating this new reality with different approaches. Some champion **full flexibility**, allowing employees to choose where they work based on their roles and personal preferences. Others advocate for **structured hybrid models** that balance remote work with in-office collaboration. A smaller contingent maintains that certain industries and roles require **predominantly office-based work** to maintain quality and innovation. ### The Productivity Paradox One of the most contentious points among executives is the impact of WFH on productivity. Some CEOs report **increased output** from remote teams, citing fewer distractions and better work-life balance. Others express concerns about **decreased collaboration** and innovation when teams aren't physically together. This productivity debate often determines how companies structure their remote work policies. ### Cultural Considerations in a Remote World Maintaining company culture presents another challenge for leaders embracing remote work. Some CEOs have developed **innovative virtual solutions** to foster connection and shared values, while others worry that remote work fundamentally changes the social fabric of their organizations. The balance between flexibility and cultural cohesion remains a key consideration for Australia's business leaders. ### The Future of Work in Australia As WFH becomes entrenched in Australia's employment landscape, CEOs continue to refine their approaches. The conversation has shifted from whether remote work is viable to **how to optimize it** for different industries, roles, and organizational needs. This ongoing evolution reflects the complex reality that there's no one-size-fits-all solution for Australia's diverse business environment.]]></description> <author>contact@remoteinaustralia.com (RemoteInAustralia.com)</author> <category>remote-work</category> <category>australia</category> <category>ceo-perspectives</category> <category>workplace-flexibility</category> <category>hybrid-work</category> <enclosure url="https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/2ae7a5553fb07ccfa6b18f33e0124490" length="0" type="image//v3/images/bin/2ae7a5553fb07ccfa6b18f33e0124490"/> </item> </channel> </rss>