Workforce Australia Local Jobs Barwon

Harness the Potential of Apprentices and Trainees for Your Business!

Join Local Jobs Barwon and Skilling the Bay for the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Support Forum as part of the Geelong Small Business Festival and discover how apprentices or trainees can fuel your business growth.

Date: Wednesday 14th August
Time: 11:30am – 12:30am
Location: Wurriki Nyal Civic Precinct, 137-149 Mercer Street Geelong

What You'll Gain:
• Practical insights into recruiting, managing, and retaining apprentices & trainees
• Access to vital support and funding information
• Networking opportunities with other business owners facing similar opportunities and challenges

Why Attend?
Apprenticeships and traineeships are not just about filling roles—they're about building the future of your business. Whether you're new to the concept or looking to expand your team, this forum will provide you with the knowledge and resources to make informed decisions and drive success.

Free event, with limited spots available—reserve yours now!
Register:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/apprenticeship-and-traineeship-support-forum-tickets-944753732847 QR Code

Questions? Contact: Michael on 0402 048 480 or at [email protected]

This event is proudly part of the Geelong Small Business Festival, brought to you by the City of Greater Geelong in partnership with the Geelong Chamber of Commerce.

City of Greater GeelongGeelong Chamber of CommerceThe GordonThe Gordon Skills & Jobs Centre

Apprenticeship and Traineeship Support Forum A targeted session for small businesses considering or currently employing an apprentice or trainee.

Are you or someone you know interested in hiring an apprentice or trainee? Don’t miss this invaluable opportunity to learn and connect!

Event Details:

Date: August 14
Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Wurriki Nyal Podium Level (137-149 Mercer St, Geelong)

About the Forum: Navigating the complexities of apprenticeships and traineeships can be challenging. Many employers, despite their best intentions, struggle to meet legal requirements and ensure a successful experience for their apprentices and trainees.

Join Local Jobs Barwon and Skilling the Bay at the Geelong Small Business Festival for an insightful Apprenticeship and Traineeship Support Forum. This session aims to simplify the process, offering guidance and resources to help you successfully integrate apprentices and trainees into your business.

What to Expect:
Expert Panel: Hear from experts in the field and successful small business owners on the processes and benefits of putting on an apprentice or trainee.

Insights and Tips: Learn about best practices, available incentives, and practical experiences.

Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals and peers in the industry.

Why Attend?
Boost Retention Rates: Gain strategies to retain apprentices and trainees.

Address Labour Shortages: Discover how apprenticeships and traineeships can help fill employment gaps.

Support Regional Growth: Contribute to the local economy by fostering job opportunities.

Don’t miss this chance to enhance your business and support the next generation of skilled workers. Join us for an informative session that will equip you with the knowledge and connections to succeed.

To register for this FREE event, click the link below

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/apprenticeship-and-traineeship-support-forum-tickets-944753732847

This event is proudly part of the Geelong Small Business Festival, brought to you by the City of Greater Geelong in partnership with the Geelong Chamber of Commerce. Geelong Chamber of Commerce City of Greater Geelong The Gordon Skills & Jobs Centre

Discover Your Path with Apprenticeships and Traineeships!

Join us for our information sessions and hear from current apprentices and trainees, local employers, industry experts, and education providers from a variety of fields including major construction projects, automotive, healthcare, childcare, business, and more!

Gain insights into the different pathways leading to apprenticeships and traineeships.
Learn about various career opportunities from an expert panel.
Hear firsthand experiences of apprentice life.

Connect with apprenticeship providers, group training organizations, employers, and more. Explore a range of opportunities, learn how to become an apprentice or trainee, and discover the support available to guide you on your journey.

Date: Wednesday, 31 July 2024
Food and Refreshments: 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Panel Session: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Jobs Expo Session: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Venue: The Gordon Library, East Campus, Boundary Rd, East Geelong

Don't miss this chance to shape your future!

Scan the QR code to register

Do you want to understand how to participate in Australian Government procurement and contracting opportunities?
The Australian Government Department of Finance and Department of Employment and Workplace Relations are hosting a seminar session to help you learn how to apply to partner with the Australian Government to deliver services that benefit the community.
In this seminar, they'll cover what the Australian Government buys and how, procurement methods and industry engagement, responding to an Approach to Market, and more.
Join on:
Friday 23 February 2024 at 11 am (AEDT)
Visit the DEWR webpage to find out more: https://lnkd.in/g6gwa9Yi

Are you interested in turning your life experience into a rewarding career that keeps our community safe?

Look no further! Join us for an exclusive, FREE online Industry Insights into Youth Justice & Corrections Victoria to learn more about careers with the Department of Justice and Community Safety.

Local roles across Wyndham and greater Geelong are available for people who are team-oriented with excellent communication skills. There's no specific experience or qualifications required. *

During this session, you will:
• Hear information about current and upcoming job opportunities available at Youth Justice & Corrections Victoria
• Gain insights about careers in this field, including benefits, job security, and career progression opportunities
• Learn from experts about the recruitment process, and gain tips for success
• Have an opportunity to expand your professional network

Discover more at our online information session on Tuesday, 27 February.

Bookings are essential – Register now! - https://events.humanitix.com/industry-insights-into-youth-justice-and-corrections-victoria

*Note: Only PR and Australian citizens are eligible to apply for the above positions. This session will not be recorded.

We are pleased to announce that the Request for Proposal (RFP) for Workforce Australia Local Jobs National Priority Fund 2023-2025 is now open!

Applications close on Thursday 30 November 2023 at 2:00 pm (Canberra Time).

This RFP for the National Priority Fund is inviting organisations to submit projects ranging from $200,000 to $1 million (GST exclusive) that help address structural and other barriers to employment faced by people in our communities and facilitate job creation.

The National Priority Fund now focuses on six priorities with projects expected to commence in early 2024 and must be completed by 30 June 2025.

The six priorities of the Fund are:
- Supporting more First Nations people in employment, education or training in areas where Employment Regions and Community Development Program meet;
- Supporting young people into the labour market through paid job placements in social enterprises;
- Supporting mature age people to participate in the workforce and connect to jobs;
- Supporting communities to become more resilient develop new employment opportunities as part of the transition to Net Zero;
- Supporting Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) women through tailored self-employment programs; and
- Redesigning jobs to better align with the skills and capabilities of people seeking work.

Organisations interested in responding to this RFP can access all related documentation and submit their Tender via AusTender. Registration to access AusTender is free.

Further information about the Local Jobs National Priority Fund can be found in the attached Factsheet or by visiting: National Priority Fund - Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, Australian Government (dewr.gov.au).

Questions regarding NPF Priorities, or the Request for Proposal can be sent to: [email protected].

Earlier this week, we partnered with Tourism Greater Geelong and The Bellarine, Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism Ltd, The Gordon and Skilling the Bay to host the inaugural Visitor Economy Jobs Expo at The Culinary Collective.

It was fantastic to see local employers connecting with individuals interested in working in the sector.

A big thankyou to Simon Toohey and Daniel Brehaut for your chef demonstration, and to all the exhibitors, and job seekers who made this inaugural event such a success.

MEGT Women in Trades Event

On September 14th, MEGT joined forces with Workforce Australia Local Jobs Barwon to host the MEGT Women in Trades Event at The Gordon TAFE’s East Campus. This event was aimed at celebrating and championing women in non-traditional trades. It was designed to address the stark under-representation of women in this sector, where they currently make up a mere 3% of apprentices.

The event commenced with an enthusiastic welcome from Jodi Stevens, the National Manager for Mentoring Services at MEGT, who expressed her excitement about launching the first-ever MEGT Women in Trades event in the Barwon Region.

Our esteemed guest speakers included Mardi Spittle, Manager of Strategic Communications, Brand, and Marketing at Gordon TAFE, and Matt Luttrell, Senior Stakeholder Engagement Officer at Apprenticeships Victoria.

Attendees were treated to an engaging panel discussion featuring three remarkable keynote speakers: Louise Azzopardi, a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, Trainer, Life Coach, Mentor, and MEGT ambassador for Women in Trades; Hacia Atherton, the visionary Founder of Empowering Women in Trades (EWIT); and Bardie Somerville, a highly skilled carpenter who transitioned into a Site Manager role. These inspiring women shared their experiences and insights, sparking important conversations about gender equality in the trades.

The event also featured a hands-on tool demonstration by Milwaukee Tools, allowing attendees to explore the latest equipment and ask questions about their use.

MEGT’s regional team was on hand throughout the event to address inquiries about trade opportunities and underscored the significance of initiating and successfully completing a trade.

In summary, the MEGT Women in Trades Event at The Gordon TAFE’s East Campus marked a significant milestone in dismantling gender barriers within non-traditional trades. It amplified the importance of diversity and inclusivity in the workforce, encouraging a brighter, more equitable future for all.

What a day! The Barwon Healthcare Recruitment Day saw 129 Jobseekers and 10 local Healthcare employers getting a chance to interact with each other through on the day interviews and pre-screenings. We're sure that there were many busy HR teams following up with candidates in the two weeks since the event. Thank you to our event partners, The The Gordon Skills & Jobs Centre and our wonderful employers, genU, Barwon Health, Home Instead, gforce employment + recruitment, Estia Health, Calibre Workforce, Simply Helping, Goldstar Care Solutions, mecwacare, Gordon Institute of TAFE and Homestyle Aged Care Services as well as Volunteering Geelong who hosted stalls at the event.

We're excited to be partnering with The Gordon Skills & Jobs Centre to deliver the Barwon Healthcare Recruitment Day.
It's free for both jobseekers and employers to attend.
Hope to see you there!

Barwon Region Healthcare Recruitment Day - Free to attend!
Wednesday 2 August - employers are interviewing on the day!
Register via Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3QbvaW4

The Barwon Healthcare Recruitment Day brings together local job seekers with employers from the healthcare industry operating in the Barwon region of Victoria.

Jobseekers at all stages of their career are invited to attend. It’s an opportunity to meet potential employers and learn more about the roles they have on offer.

There is a vast array of opportunities available within the Healthcare Sector. Whether you’re interested in becoming a Direct or Personal Support Worker, working in Food Services or Cleaning and Maintenance or Administration roles. Maybe you are interested in a more traditional healthcare role such as Nursing or Allied Health.

This recruitment day promises to be a great opportunity to explore your options. There are even opportunities to be interviewed on the day, and who knows, you might even go home with a job offer!

*Don't forget to bring your resume and dress for an interview just in case!

Date: Wednesday 2 August 2023
Location: Eastern Hub, 285a McKillop Street, East Geelong VIC 3219
Entry: The event is free - register via Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3QbvaW4

Times: There are 2 sessions on the day - choose the time that suits you best.
Morning Session 10 am – 12 pm
Afternoon Session 1pm – 3 pm

We look forward to seeing you there 🙂

Barwon Region Healthcare Recruitment Day - Free to attend!
Wednesday 2 August - employers are interviewing on the day!
Register via Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3QbvaW4

The Barwon Healthcare Recruitment Day brings together local job seekers with employers from the healthcare industry operating in the Barwon region of Victoria.

Jobseekers at all stages of their career are invited to attend. It’s an opportunity to meet potential employers and learn more about the roles they have on offer.

There is a vast array of opportunities available within the Healthcare Sector. Whether you’re interested in becoming a Direct or Personal Support Worker, working in Food Services or Cleaning and Maintenance or Administration roles. Maybe you are interested in a more traditional healthcare role such as Nursing or Allied Health.

This recruitment day promises to be a great opportunity to explore your options. There are even opportunities to be interviewed on the day, and who knows, you might even go home with a job offer!

*Don't forget to bring your resume and dress for an interview just in case!

Date: Wednesday 2 August 2023
Location: Eastern Hub, 285a McKillop Street, East Geelong VIC 3219
Entry: The event is free - register via Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3QbvaW4

Times: There are 2 sessions on the day - choose the time that suits you best.
Morning Session 10 am – 12 pm
Afternoon Session 1pm – 3 pm

We look forward to seeing you there 🙂

Do you enjoy helping others? Do you enjoy spending time with older people? Then working in home care could be for you!

Come along to the mecwacare Recruitment Event on Tuesday 7 February at 10am at The Gordon TAFE to find out more, chat with a mecwacare staff member, and potentially be offered a job on the day! No experience or qualifications needed.

https://mewacarerecruitmentevent2.eventbrite.com.au

Do you enjoy spending time with older people? Then a career in home care could be for you!

Come along to the mecwacare Recruitment Event on Tuesday 7 February at 10am at The Gordon TAFE to find out more, chat with a mecwacare staff member, and potentially be offered a job on the day!

mecwacare Recruitment Event A recruitment event for individuals to find out about employment opportunities with mecwacare across Greater Geelong and the Surf Coast.

TLC Aged Care Recruitment Day is TOMORROW! If you are curious about a career in Aged Care, then you must come along. With so many roles available across TLC Aged Care's three residential homes across Greater Geelong, it's a fantastic opportunity. See you there!

Details - Geelong Region Traineeship and Recruitment Open Day | TLC Healthcare Apply now Job no: 500741 Work type: Full-Time Location: Geelong Categories: Administration, Aged Care, Nursing, Personal Care Work, Allied Health, Primary Care, Dietician, Physiotherapy, Practice Nurse, Podiatry

YOU'RE INVITED to the TLC Aged Care Geelong Region Traineeship and Recruitment Open Day!

WHEN: Friday, 2 December
TIME: From 10am to 4pm
WHERE: TLC Warralily Gardens 2 Freda Road, Armstrong Creek
REGISTER NOW: https://lnkd.in/g9Rb4M3A

• Meet with experienced staff and current trainees
• Tour a state-of-the-art residential aged care home
• Participate in information forums
• Meet with TLC Talent Team to discuss career pathways
• Opportunity to complete an interview on the day
• Refreshments provided

If you are looking for work or considering a career change, get across to the gforce CareerQuest TOMORROW from 3pm!

Changing careers can be daunting. gforce can guide you to take your next successful career step.

• Hear from industry experts
• Connect with recruiters, support services, training providers and educators
• Prepare your resume
• Profile suitable careers
• Discover apprenticeship pathways
• Find out how labour hire works
• Apply for real jobs!

Thursday 10 November
3pm-7pm
36 Little Myers Street, Geelong

This is a two part event. You are welcome to attend one session or both!

3pm-5pm School Leavers Session
5pm-7pm Career Changers Session

Join us at 5.30pm for a panel discussion with special guests:

Andrew Schauble, Former AFL Player, CEO Geelong Food Relief
Ben Flynn, CEO Geelong Chamber of Commerce
Jorja Millar, Senior Manager Ambulance Victoria

Enjoy complimentary refreshments too!

Bookings are essential. Book your FREE ticket at eventbrite.com.au/e/gforce-careerquest-tickets-430701749527