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 Government ICT Entry-level Programs

If you are looking for a challenge, can work as part of a team and have a keen interest in Information and Communications Technology (ICT), then kick start your ICT career as an Apprentice or Cadet in the Australian Government!

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Career information centres

Career Information Centres provide free specialist advice to all Australians on education, training and employment opportunities.

http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/Centrelink/career-information-centres

Defence Jobs

The Defence Jobs website provides detailed information on all Navy, Army and Air Force careers. You can search for jobs, access online services or register for My H.Q. - a secure web site where you can make an online application.

http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/

Disability Employment Services

The Disability Employment Services provides assistance to people with disability, their families and carers, and employers.

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

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 Outlook

Job Outlook is a careers and labour market research information site to help you decide on your future career. It provides information on employment characteristics, trends and prospects for occupations, linking to vacancies on JobSearch and education and training courses on the myfuture website.

http://joboutlook.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

Keep Australia Working

Keep Australia Working provides access to information for job seekers, employers and Australians whose employment has been affected by the global financial crisis. The website allows job seekers and employers to access detailed information about programs and initiatives that can help them find work, retrain and retain workers in the current economic climate. Telephone support is also available on 13 17 64.

http://www.keepaustraliaworking.gov.au/

Looking for work

If you are looking for work, have recently lost your job or are at risk of losing your job, there are services to help you find employment as well as payment support schemes to assist you financially.

http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/subjects/looking-for-work

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

SkillsInfo

SkillsInfo provides comprehensive data on industry employment trends and industry prospects in Australia. SkillsInfo also provides information and links on the Australian labour market, vacancy trends, skills shortages, regional employment, and education and training.

http://www.skillsinfo.gov.au/