Workforce Australia

WHAT IS Workforce Australia?

Our Workforce Australia program is a specialised employment service that provides individualised employment support to job seekers who are wanting to find and keep a job.

Workforce Australia is for jobseekers who are receiving government benefits. Participants in the program are often referred to Workways Australia by Services Australia.

HOW WE HELP

Our team provides assistance in:

seeking sustainable employment
resume writing
interview preparation
connecting you to local employers and jobs
providing access to other support services
work experience opportunities
upskilling and training opportunities
completing Work for the Dole activities (where necessary)

eLIGIBILITY

Workforce Australia services are available to:

Jobseekers receiving income support payments;
- who have mutual obligation requirements (such as seeking employment).
You can be referred to Workways for Workforce Australia services by Services Australia (Centrelink).
Jobseekers may volunteer for Workforce Australia services if;
- you have the right to work in Australia and you are not working or studying full-time.

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Youth Advisory Sessions

Looking for FREE career advice?

Youth Advisory Sessions give young people from 15 – 24 years old the opportunity to gain free knowledge and advice from our Transition to Work (TtW) team who have lots of experience helping young people into work and training. They’re available for youth who access Workforce Australia Online Services.

If you are eligible, you will receive 3 free one-hour consultations with an experienced and skilled Transition to Work team member.

WhAT TOPICS ARE DISCUSSED?

You can choose to cover one or multiple topics in your session if necessary. Our Transition to Work team will also be able to work to pinpoint the your individual goals and skills and highlight any opportunities that are available to you.

Topics that may be covered in these sessions include (but are not limited to):

Goal Setting & Work Readiness
Resumes
Job Applications
Education, Training & Study
Local Labour Market
Interviews
Career Guidance & Advice
Social Media Profiles
Information or connections to other government and community services (including for mental health)

HOW TO BOOK A YOUTH ADVISORY SESSION

We have three weekly timeslots for Youth Advisory Sessions:

Moe: Tuesdays, 3:30pm-4:30pm
Morwell: Wednesdays, 11:00am-12:00pm
Traralgon: Thursdays, 2:00pm-3:00pm

You can book your Youth Advisory Session directly via the form below. Please select the location and date that you would like to attend one of our offices.

OR

You can FREECALL 1800 631 196 and ask to talk to a Transition to Work team member If you are unsure about your eligibility, you can call the Digital Support Contact Centre on 1800 314 677..

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WORKFORCE AUSTRALIA