The 21-year-old international student from China, requested to only be referred to as 'Miss A' for personal safety concerns, has been living in Australia for almost one-and-a-half years and is currently studying at a university in Melbourne.
'Miss A' found the job advertisement on , a local Chinese language website targeting Chinese migrants from a company that claims to provide a "one-stop" service for domestic and international tourist groups.
Some of the job requirements included: "Excellent understanding of service, client-oriented, qualified appearance, young and pretty with graceful manner, good command of Mandarin language and strong communication skills. Female-only and prefer university students."
Source: provided by Miss ‘A’
The company promised that all their clients were of high quality, and included rich tourists and property investors from overseas and China's mainland.
Wages were are made up of a base salary, with a promise of high tips or bonuses of "up to $1000-5000 (per day)."
The recruiter left their WeChat contact details (WeChat is a popular Chinese language social media platform that can be used as an instant messenger) and asked for "only genuine applicants".
The above screenshots provided by 'Miss A' of her conversation with the recruiter shows that 'Miss A' asked whether it was a real job, and whether it is one of "those jobs requiring special services."
She later explained to SBS Mandarin that she asked at the beginning just in case it was like those jobs requiring girls to provide "special service," or a sex-related service, as she had heard from media reports.
After a brief 'Yes' response to her question of "whether it's a proper job," the recruiter started asking her age, qualification, height, weight and visa status.
She answered those questions and asked what the company was called, which was not mentioned in the ads.
The recruiter avoided her question but asked for a full body picture to see her "overall presence."
It was at this moment that 'Miss A' said she first felt the offer was "dodgy".
She refused the request and said she would not do any "special services."
The recruiter quickly responded: "Forget about it, you are not suitable". 
An angry 'Miss A' decided to send this final message before deleting the recruiter:
Screenshot of WeChat chat history Source: supplied by miss A
"I heard (the special service) is legal here. I don't understand and don't care how you operate it. Somebody might have done it. But I hope you stop fooling innocent people."
While it took further probing for 'Miss A' a to realise the job was "dodgy," her parents in China "almost immediately" felt it was inappropriate, and have advised her against applying for similar jobs in the future.
Her university friends were "surprised" and "shocked," although say that they have seen similar advertisements "all the time."
SBS Mandarin asked why she would provide her height and weight to recruiters and 'Miss A' said that it may be information relevant if the job is in hospitality.
SBS Mandarin also reached out to Yeeyi.com, the publishers of the advertisement, but have not yet received a response.
'Looking for waitress for VIP Gamblers, female only, prefer students'
'Miss A' has also shown SBS Mandarin another two similar job advertisements she noticed on the same website, including one specifically recruiting waitresses for the Mahogany Room, which is Melbourne Crown Casino's VIP gambling facility. 
According to the job description, work includes arranging rooms for VIP guests, serving tea and water and so on.
job ads on Yeeyi.com Source: Yeeyi.com
"You must feel supreme instantly, working around super riches everyday."
Applicants for this job must be "18 to 25 years old of age" and have "decent physical appearance, good presence, sharp mind, excellent communication skills, team work spirit, prefer students, at least three shifts a week (normally 8 hours per shift and three shifts a day)."
The job is advertised as paying $30 per hour as a base salary, but the recruiter also says that: "Most clients will pay tips so the income is quite high, with daily bonus and tips starting from $1000 and no maximum".
SBS Mandarin has contacted Crown Casino's Recruitment to confirm if they have published such ads on the Chinese language website, despite them having a dedicated . Crown's response suggests that the advertisement is not from Crown, "Crown are not aware of the advertisement and have no further comment”.
'Miss A' said she did check on Crown's online recruitment system, which requires people to log in, but thought as a student she might not apply for those jobs, because they "seem for working holiday workers".
'What if some girls don't know?'
'Miss A' said many international students like herself look for casual and part time jobs on local Chinese-language websites and social media, rather than from English language media or job websites, because they fear their English is not good enough and they do not have much local work experience.
Although she is aware of university recruitment services, she admits she and her friends don't check it often, thinking it is more for local students and for full time employment.
Asking if the high income mentioned in the advertisement sounded 'too good to be true', 'Miss A' said she had thought that the recruiter might have "inflated the payment and bragged" to attract more applicants.
'Miss A' said she would continually look for part time jobs to support her living in Australia, but would also like to warn others.
"There might be people willing to do certain things for high income, but what if someone has no idea at all, what if someone doesn't think much after seeing the ads, what if they get there and sign on something. To fool and lure people through job ads like that is not right."
Work while you study in Australia
Like 'Miss A', many new migrants and international students may not know that Australia has laws for unlawful workplace discrimination under the which can include discrimination against prospective employees on the basis of a number of characteristics that include race, sex, age, marital status, sexual preference, and a number of other factors.
Some of these ads may fall under discriminatory practices covered by the act.
There are also specific restrictions under the in terms of advertising jobs for women that could apply as well, in terms of advertising jobs which make an assumption about a women’s single status.
Career advisor Kate Edson, who has been assisting many intentional students on their job applications, warned internationals students be aware that Australia has very strict workplace and employment laws to protect job seekers' interests.
She shared the following reminders and tips for students who look for part time or even full time roles in Australia, with SBS Mandarin:
- In general no one can ask your age - unless it is relevant to the job, for example certain junior position. Date of Birth is also considered private information.
- Recruiter can't ask for your height and weight, and they should never ask for a photo, unless it's a model position, but again you should be wary to hand it over until meeting them. Noticing that many international students attach their photos on their CVs, Edson said it is not a necessary practice in Australia.
- You don't have to put your home address on your resume nowadays. Recruiters shouldn't ask your home address until the point you get the role.
- Research the company before contact them. There should be a company name. To find out if the position is real, pick up phone and speak to them; if it's a recruiter, you can call up.
- Jobs on social media could be dodgy as a professional organization would not only advertise on social media. Don't use social media to chat about the job.
Everyone working in Australia, including international students or those on working holiday visas, have basic rights at work. These rights protect entitlement to:
- A minimum wage.
- Challenge of unfair dismissal from the job
- Leave, breaks and rest periods.
- A healthy and safe work environment.
To find out more about your work rights visit the Australian Government's (opens in a new window) or call them on 13 13 94.
Note: original story tip-off courtesy to Sydney Today.
