Employers

Employers

Not all labour markets are the same. Local knowledge is vital to meet the needs of businesses and communities. Our Local Jobs Program works with businesses and communities to help develop thriving local labour markets. The program supports tailored approaches to skilling people to meet local workforce needs.

We provide advice to help businesses get the most out of hiring practices to attract and retain the right staff. We also work with organisations to develop workforce initiatives and solutions.

Barwon region local initiatives

Advertising vacancies and promoting to an extensive network of employment programs
Hosting Employer Forums for specific industries to provide networking opportunities between businesses and supports available for best recruitment practices
Assistance with obtaining funding through Federal and State government funding available
Working together to develop targeted activities that meet the priorities of the Local Jobs Plan
Creating tailored solutions to address local industry needs
Creating informational content e.g. podcasts, interviews, employment strategies for best hiring and recruitment practices
Hosting Industry Insights and Jobs Expos to promote specific industries to participants
Introductions to Employment Service Providers who have a talent pool of over 5,000 participants who they work with
Linking employers with local training opportunities to upskill/reskill staff

Strong local engagement ensures Job Coordinators are responsive to the needs of stakeholders and understand local workforce challenges. They are ‘on the ground’ assisting employers to fill vacancies, so if you would like assistance with hiring or building training skills for your workforce, contact us today.

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Employers include

Resources

Workforce Australia Employment Service Providers

Workforce Australia has a range of services available to help all Australians, not just people on income support, to find, keep, change jobs or create their own job.

Individuals who are on income support and have mutual obligations, will be referred to an appropriate service depending on their individual needs.

Feel free to contact any of the Employment Service Providers listed below about your labour force needs.

atWork Australia
Maurice Lyons & Kylie Shepherd
M: 0458 463 815 & 0429 695 027
E: m.lyons@atworkaustralia.com.au
E: k.shepherd@atworkaustralia.com.au
W: www.atworkaustralia.com.au

AKG Group
Roger Croxford & Joe Abdo
M: 0497 299 988 & 0407 928 115
E: roger.croxford@jobfind.com.au
E: joe.abdo@jobfind.com.au

W: www.akgglobal.com.au/

Sureway
Sean Young & Lisa Hunia
M: 0484 667 395 & 0488 514 138
E: seanyoung@sureway.com.au
E: lisahunia@sureway.com.au
W: www.sureway.com.au

Djerriwarrh Parent Pathways Program (for parents)
Samara Mabbott & Dannielle Trofin
M: 0407 461 307 & 0431 751 807
E: samaram@djerriwarrh.org
E: danniellet@djerriwarrh.org
W: www.djerriwarrh.org.au/

Opendoor Transition to Work Program (for young people)
Sally Merryful & Troy Duim
M: 0422 472 071 & 0437 706 816
E: sallym@opendoor.org.au
E: troyd@opendoor.org.au
W: www.opendoor.org.au

Other supports

Workforce Australia – information for Business and Industry – Find out more

The Skills and Jobs Centre provides free support to attract and train staff – Find out more

Apprenticeship and Traineeships Fact Sheet – Find out more

Communication tips from our refugee communities from Cultura – Find out more

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