Workforce Australia

Workforce Australia is the Australian Government’s employment service.

If you have been retrenched, you can register for support up to 3 months before your retrenchment date and up to 6 months after. Retrenched workers’ partners who are looking for work are also eligible for support.

Contact information for Workforce Australia

• Website: Workforce Australia

To find a Workforce Australia Local Employment Services provider click here.

Information about resumes, job applications and interviews

In most cases, you will need a resume to apply for a new job.

Links to guidance and resources on creating or updating your resume are provided below. If you require assistance, please contact a Workforce Australia Provider in your local area.

Resume tips	Learn how to create a resume that shows how your skills and experience suit the job you’re applying for.	Write a resume Resume 101: What needs to be in them (and what stays out) - Workforce Australia Online learning module
Write a cover letter	Learn how to write an effective cover letter that will get you noticed.	Write a cover letter Writing a cover letter – Workforce Australia Online learning module
Tailoring job applications	Find out about the different ways that employers recruit and how to apply for jobs correctly.	Job applications 101: What goes into one and what it says about you – Workforce Australia Online learning module
Prepare for a job interview	Prepare for job interviews by practising responses to common interview questions.	Prepare for a job interview How to present yourself professionally