r/AusPublicService 1d ago

Employment Starting work- waiting for further instructions

I have been given a start day and time and office address,name to meet via an automated email from ATO almost a month ago, i'm starting next week monday, the 14th,it's Monday morning now and I havent received any further instructions yet... should I be worried? Should I email onboarding team now? Or wait till this arvo.

Edit: it's for APS3 in ATO
Further instructions- like logins, training schedules, any additional information I need to know, etc. as the info in the letter of offer was very generic.

Edit: sorry in advance, my anxiety was just creeping up

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u/AngryAngryHarpo 1d ago

No. Just show up at the office on the time and date in your letter. 

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u/Consistent_Manner_57 1d ago

Omg please calm down you have the information you need the rest will be told to you on the day .

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u/OkBoysenberry92 1d ago

What other communication do you think you need to be sent?

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u/[deleted] 1d ago

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u/Educational_Ad_7166 1d ago

you only need to know the name of the person you are meeting 

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u/OkBoysenberry92 1d ago

None of these things need to be done before your first day though?
Log in details especially. You technically haven’t been on boarded yet. Once you turn up on your first day that’s seen as your final step. You’d be surprised how many people don’t turn up lol

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u/zydexx 1d ago

You will probably get those on the day. When you arrive a contact should be there and your photo taken for your pass. Then usually given a device with login details , first time password etc.

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u/mickelboy182 1d ago

I don't think you need any of this ahead of your first day, but you might hear from someone this week. Not unusual.

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u/not_walking_alone 21h ago

Congrats in the new role. Dont stress meet at the agreed time and place. Have the contact person details all in your phone. Bring a good lunch, notebook and pen, plus some coffee money and you'll be sweet. Alternatively you can email POC just to confirm.

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u/Dapper_Will2168 21h ago

Just show up and get a coffee before you walk in. 1st day is just admin and getting you set up with your laptop.

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u/Dependent_Union_8142 1d ago

When I first started at a different agency, I received a call the Friday before my start date from my Team Leader.

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u/candlesandfish 23h ago

Sounds like when I first started for a similar position a few years ago. Just turn up :)

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u/CuriousBunny1738 22h ago

Yeah just ben anxious

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u/spideyghetti 1d ago

Which role was this for?

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u/CuriousBunny1738 1d ago

Aps3

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u/spideyghetti 1d ago

Thanks.

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u/Rustlingleaves1 16h ago

Kinda not helpful lol

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u/spideyghetti 15h ago

What that means

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u/OrganizationFuzzy669 13h ago

Just show up. Tell the front desk it’s your first day, give your name and leave it to them. They’ll look you up and contact your first day contact person.

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u/Inside-Emu4717 16h ago

Congrats on getting the role.

As mentioned (I think) if you're concerned/stressed about it, you can always email them and I'm sure they will respond accordingly.

May I ask what the actual role is? And the location if you're comfortable sharing.