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Last updated 6 November 2026
WorkOriel wants every applicant to understand what they are applying for and to feel safe along the way. This page outlines the standards we keep when advertising roles and talking with applicants.
It is a summary only. Our Terms of Service and Privacy Statement give the full details and apply if anything here appears to differ.
Each role we advertise is one an employer genuinely has open. We make no promises about earnings and never invent figures, ratings or placement counts. If an advert and the site disagree, we correct the one that is wrong.
WorkOriel never takes money from applicants. We do not ask for deposits, kits, course fees, credits or top-ups, and we will not ask for passwords, codes or banking logins.
Before starting work, ask the employer to confirm in writing who they are, what the work is, the pay and when it is paid. HR can give the general picture on WhatsApp, but the employer's written terms are what you should rely on.
Our roles are open to adults living anywhere in Australia, and we do not exclude anyone because of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability or similar characteristics.
If you would like information in another format or extra help with the course, tell HR and we will do what we can.
Each role begins with a short online course, and HR is reachable on WhatsApp throughout. Starting work before you feel ready is never expected.
Employers we work with must describe roles honestly, pay what they agree and treat applicants with respect. Complaints about an employer are investigated, and we stop introductions if a concern is upheld.
Real WorkOriel messages come from the WhatsApp number on this website or from an email address ending in @workoriel.com. We will never ask you to move to an unknown app, send a payment link or ask to see your screen. If someone does, do not reply and let us know.
We handle personal information as described in our Privacy Statement and in line with the Australian Privacy Principles.
If an advert, message or role does not seem right, email careers@workoriel.com with as much detail as you can. A team member reads every report and will tell you the outcome.
The text, photos and examples here aim to give a fair, general picture of working from home. The people in our photos are not particular employers or applicants. Changes to a role are reflected on the site promptly.
There is never any rush. Ask HR whatever you need, take time to think it over, and feel free to turn down any role without explaining why.
We review this page whenever our process changes and at least once a year, and any change is shown with a new date.