Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships are a stepping stone to ongoing employment or further education and training, and a great way to get a head start in the career you want. The Australian Apprenticeships site tells you everything you need to know about apprenticeships, and the benefits of combining practical work and training.

http://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/

Australian Apprenticeships Access Programme

The Australian Apprenticeships Access Program provides job seekers who experience barriers to skilled employment, with pre-vocational training, support and assistance to obtain and maintain an Australian Apprenticeship.

https://accesstraining.deewr.gov.au/

Cadetships, scholarships and work experience opportunities

Check out the cadetship, scholarship and work experience opportunities in Australian Government departments and agencies. You may be entitled to get paid while you study!

http://australia.gov.au/content/cadetships-scholarships-and-work-experience-opportunities?context=jobs-and-careers

Employability skills

Information for job seekers about how to gain employability skills to better equip you to find work. Employability skills are also sometimes referred to as generic skills, capabilities, enabling skills or key competencies. Includes links to Job Ready Certificate, Employability Skills in Training Package.

http://www.deewr.gov.au/schooling/CareersandTransitions/EmployabilitySkills/Pages/Overview.aspx

Employment services provider search

If you are looking for work, you can search the online facility to find the details of your local employment service providers. Employment service providers are agencies that provide various kinds of support to job seekers.

http://australia.gov.au/service/employment-services-provider-search

Experience+ employment opportunity growth

Experience+ employment opportunity growth website provides information for job seekers, workers and employers about programs and services that can help you find a job and attract experienced and reliable staff or retain the skills and experience of existing mature age workers.

http://www.deewr.gov.au/Employment/Programs/ExpPlus/Pages/default.aspx

Graduate programs

Check out the graduate opportunities in Australian Government agencies. Australian Government agencies normally advertise graduate employment opportunities between February and June each year. As well as appearing in the electronic APS Employment Gazette, opportunities will be listed on individual agency websites.

http://australia.gov.au/content/graduate-programs?context=jobs-and-careers

Harvest trail

Harvest Trail links job seekers with harvest jobs Australia wide. It offers a great way for people to travel around Australia at their own pace while working and earning money.

http://jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail/

Job Guide

The Job Guide gives useful information about how to work out what occupations suit you best, based on your interests and abilities. It has detailed descriptions of lots of jobs, including information on the specific tasks and skills involved in each job, and the education and training each job requires.

http://www.jobguide.deewr.gov.au/

Job Services Australia

Job Services Australia replaces previous employment services such as Job Network. Job Services Australia is responsive and flexible to job seekers' needs and provides a single entry point for job seekers to access the employment assistance and training opportunities, without waiting periods.

http://www.deewr.gov.au/Employment/JSA/

Jobs and workplace (NSW)

New South Wales Government information page about jobs and workplace with links to topics including Looking for a job, Check your pay rates, Overseas working holiday and Information for employers.

http://www.nsw.gov.au/information-about/jobs-workplace

JobSearch

JobSearch is Australia's largest free online jobs board. It is a free service to assist job seekers find employment and connect employers with staff.

http://australia.gov.au/service/jobsearch

National Green Jobs Corps

National Green Jobs Corps provides eligible 17-24 year olds the opportunity to work on projects that focus on conservation, protection and rejuvenation of Australia's natural environment and cultural heritage. Eligible participants include young people who are looking for work and who receive Newstart Allowance, Youth Allowance or Parenting Payment. At the end of the program, participants will be able to achieve a nationally recognised qualification which will assist future employment and training opportunities.

http://www.deewr.gov.au/Employment/JobsandTraining/Pages/newgreenjobs.aspx

New enterprise incentive scheme (NEIS)

The New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS) helps eligible unemployed people to start up and run a new, viable small business. NEIS can provide you with accredited small business training, business advice and mentoring, as well as ongoing income support for up to 52 weeks.

http://www.deewr.gov.au/Employment/JSA/EmploymentServices/Pages/NEIS.aspx

Starting work - MoneySmart

When you start work, don't just rely on your employer to get your entitlements right. Here are some MoneySmart things you should consider, including obtaining a tax file number, checking your payslip, checking your superannuation, savings goals and income protection.

http://www.moneysmart.gov.au/tools-and-resources/life-events/starting-work