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Jobs Victoria

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Jobs Victoria provides tailored services to support and connect jobseekers and employers. With a network of partners throughout the state, Jobs Victoria helps jobseekers get job-ready through mentoring, training and development, and work closely with employers to identify exactly the types of skills and experience they are looking for.

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Commissioner pursues a fair playing field in tricky times

by Jobs Victoria | 30 Aug 2022

Fairness starts with listening for Victoria’s new Local Jobs First Commissioner, Moana Weir.

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Maddy’s dream job delivers training, experience and security

by Jobs Victoria | 31 Aug 2021

Maddy Gallagher found herself stuck at a crossroads after finishing Year 12, but she’s now got a job that she loves.

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From the city to the sea – Jobs Victoria supports new opportunities in Gippsland

by Jobs Victoria | 29 Jun 2021

Moving from Melbourne to Lakes Entrance without having anything lined up could be daunting for some, but for Amber Potocnik, opportunity knocked.

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Cooking up a career in Mamma’s Kitchen

by Jobs Victoria | 19 Mar 2021

This community kitchen is giving women from Flemington and Ascot Vale valuable cooking skills and experience while helping those in need.

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Street artist Kaff-eine creates art for heart’s sake in Melbourne's CBD

by Jobs Victoria | 14 Dec 2020

Street artist Kaff-eine joins more than 150 creatives - designers, music producers, light specialists & more, being recruited to revive the city lanes

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Personal experience drives professional passion in Working for Victoria recruit

by Jobs Victoria | 10 Dec 2020

Learn how a communications professional was placed in the frontline of getting crucial health information to non-English speaking communities.

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Securing jobs for Victorians who are ready to get back to work

by Jobs Victoria | 18 Sep 2020

Having found a full-time job herself, see how one community leader in Victoria’s Ethiopian community is helping others find work through.

David at his home  

Success is all in the numbers for new Brotherhood of St Laurence employee

by Jobs Victoria | 14 Sep 2020

Stood down from an analytics role in the airline industry, David flew into a new community role thanks to the Working for Victoria jobs program.

Adam working with Miepol  

Working for Victoria delivers a new job – and new joy – for Adam

by Jobs Victoria | 25 Jun 2020

After a heartbreaking start to 2020 for Adam, things are finally turning around.

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A clean start for 500 Victorians with new jobs

by Jobs Victoria | 9 Jun 2020

Five hundred people are being employed to improve hygiene and safety across the city as part of the $500 million Working for Victoria fund.

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A second bite of the employment apple

by Jobs Victoria | 4 Jun 2020

Amid widespread job loss and uncertainty, a Victorian Government employment program matches the newly unemployed with businesses.

Lucy in her protective cleaning gear  

Government pandemic response helps Victorians return to work

by Jobs Victoria | 3 Jun 2020

Thousands of Victorians have returned to work as part of the Working for Victoria initiative.

Nate with protective gear cleaning the streets  

The employment initiative getting people back into jobs

by Jobs Victoria | 20 May 2020

Meet Nate, a hospitality manager who lost his job due to the coronavirus pandemic. He is now working, thanks to Working for Victoria.

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New documentary series showcasing employment challenges

by Jobs Victoria | 23 Oct 2018

VIDEO: Jobs Victoria has launched a documentary series which follows five jobseekers from different walks of life.

Holmesglen Institute course co-ordinator Jan Davis with students at the Royal Children’s Hospital. Credit: RCH Melbourne Creative Studio.  

Royal Children’s Hospital & Holmesglen in jobs project for students with disabilities

by Jobs Victoria | 25 Sep 2018

A partnership between a tertiary training institute and one of Victoria’s biggest hospitals is set to alter the job prospects for disabled students.

Hadi and Matt working on the front of the car  

Diverse workforce opens doors for employers and refugees

by Jobs Victoria | 19 Jun 2018

Bendigo business learns the benefits of hiring a diverse workforce.

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