Do you need help finding work?
Below are services who can assist you in your job search in Wyndham.
Opportunity Wyndham Partners
Opportunity Wyndham is a partnership between business, community, local services and government working together to provide local jobs for local people.
We have a priority commitment to young people, community members of more newly arrived refugee and migrant background and women in Wyndham. Our aspiration is:
Local people are working in jobs they want and enjoy based on skills not gender, race or age-it's how things are done in Wyndham. This happens easily because we are all working together.
Below are the partner organisations from Opportunity Wyndham, who are committed to helping local people find local jobs. You can see the services each of these partners provide below and how you can contact them to assist you:
 AMES Australia has many government subsidised programs to help migrants and refugees to advance their careers in Australia, including: · Work Skills for Professionals, Customer Service & Office Administration · Skilled Professional Migrants Program (with professional mentoring support) · Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability) · Certificate III and Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care AMES Australia also provides online and face-to-face English language courses targeting communication skills for the workplace and language for job interviews Website: https://www.ames.net.au/ Phone: 13 26 37 |
 Whether you are changing careers, returning to work, or just starting out, The Gordon Skills and Jobs Centre has qualified advisors that can help with career planning, resumes, cover letters, key selection criteria, interview confidence, job search strategies, apprenticeship and traineeship advice, Course information and application preparation. One-on-one appointments can be made in person, by phone or Zoom. Website: https://www.thegordon.edu.au/industry/skills-and-jobs-centre |
 The Huddle improves education and employment outcomes for young people through the power of sport. Through the ‘Game Changers’ career program, The Huddle provides opportunities to develop and showcase transferable skills through workshops, coaching and supported employment experiences. Website: https://www.thehuddle.org.au/ Email: huddle@nmfc.com.au Phone: (03) 9320 2400 Phone: 1300 294 749 |
 VU is an educational institution offering diverse courses and programs. They deliver accredited courses, apprenticeships, traineeships and customised training programs that link closely with industry-connected learning. VU strives to give every student, school-leaver, career-changer and those looking to move up in their career a personalised learning journey that recognises their unique skills, interests and learning styles. Website: https://www.vu.edu.au/ Phone: +61 3 9919 4000 |
 Based in Wyndham for almost 50 years, Wyndham CEC empowers individuals aged 16-64 to participate in a diverse range of local employment and education offerings. These include Reconnect, African Employment Broker and Connecting Carers program. These programs provide a broad range of support, personally tailored to meet individual’s needs. Our strong relationships with reputable businesses enable us to job match candidates to available roles. Wyndham CEC also offer a wide range of training options and short courses to compliment these services in developing job readiness and a variety of employability skills Website: https://wyndhamcec.org.au/ Email: enquiries@wyndhamcec.org.au Phone: 9742 4013 |
 With a range of employment and training programs, as well as a drop-in centre in the middle of Werribee, Youth Projects is actively supporting young people into work in Wyndham. Youth Projects provides individualised support, hands on training opportunities and a range of programs to help young people gain the necessary skills, attitudes and behaviours that will help them secure and maintain employment. Website: https://www.youthprojects.org.au/ Address: 1 Princes Hwy, Werribee VIC 3030 Phone: (03) 9304 914 |
Workforce Australia Employment Services and Transition to Work providers
Workforce Australia is the Commonwealth Government employment service network that can help you search and apply for jobs or find more information on pathways to employment. Website: https://www.workforceaustralia.gov.au.
Local Workforce Australia providers:
- Matchworks (Werribee)
Phone number: (03) 8742 3444
Specialisation: All Job Seekers
- MEGT (Werribee)
Phone number: (03) 9731 8100
Specialisation: All Job Seekers
- Sarina Russo Job Access (Werribee)
Phone number: 13 15 59
Specialisation: Culturally and Linguistically Diverse
- SYC (Werribee)
Phone number: (03) 9036 5350
Specialisation: All Job Seekers
- WISE Employment (Werribee)
Phone number: 1800 161 231
Specialisation: All Job Seekers
- Youth Projects (Werribee)
Phone: (03) 9304 9140
Specialisation: 15 to 24 years old (Transition to Work)
Career Services
Skills and Jobs Centres
Skills & Job Centres are operated by Victoria’s TAFE network. They are a great resource when you are looking to enter the workforce, upgrade your skills or find training to support your career path. They offer free, professional, and independent advice on education and training opportunities and pathways. Website: https://www.vic.gov.au/skills-and-jobs-centres
The Gordon Skills and Jobs Centre (Werribee)
The Gordon Skills and Jobs Centre offers free career and employment advice for everyone in Wyndham whether you are changing careers, returning to work or just starting out.
Website: https://www.thegordon.edu.au/industry/skills-and-jobs-centre
Email:skillscentre@gordontafe.edu.au