Our specialist team of qualified, friendly career professionals will work with you, whether you’re starting out, changing careers, looking for work, returning to work, training or re-skilling - make us your first stop in the process.

Support for you in your career journey

  • One-on-one career counselling (as many appointments as you need).
  • Career support.
  • Training and course information (at Swinburne and other education providers).
  • Resume and cover letter assistance.
  • Job readiness and interview skills support.
  • Job search and application assistance, and much more.
Find your fit, Swinburne Skills and Jobs Centre
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Our focus is on you

We work with anyone in the community who would like to talk to a careers professional about the next step in their career journey.  We provide pathways, options, and information to help you determine your next career move.

No matter who you are, what your background, or where you come from, we can help you.

Every day we assist:

  • Apprentices and trainees
  • Unemployed or retrenched workers
  • Parents returning to work 
  • New immigrants and refugees
  • Anyone seeking a career change
  • Employers and industry
  • Prospective and current students

Victorian Early Leaver Connection Initiative (VELCI) Career Advice Service 

Every young person’s path is different. We’re here to support early school leavers to succeed in whatever comes next.

Through the VELCI Career Advice Service, the Swinburne Skills and Jobs Centre provides targeted career guidance and mentoring for early school leavers under 20, supporting their transition to—and engagement in—further education, training, and employment.

Our experienced team can support you with:

  • regular check-ins to stay on track
  • personalised career, training and education advice, tailored to your strengths and interests
  • someone to talk to if you’re unsure, or have any questions about your education, training or work
  • help connecting with other support organisations, if you need it.
     

Get a referral to VELCI

If you're under 17 and leaving school, your school can refer you to the service as part of the exemption process. With your permission, they can share your contact details with us so we can reach out and offer support.

You can also contact us directly at any time, whether you're a young person, family member, or service provider looking to make a referral.

Employer registration

Are you an employer who’d like access to a large pool of prospective apprentices and workers?

Register now

Apprentice registration

Are you a prospective or out-of-trade apprentice looking for job opportunities in industry-specific trades?

Register now

Working with our local communities

We work with:

  • local partners and stakeholders to deliver events, expos, workshops and presentations to increase opportunities for people in our communities to participate in education and employment.
  • other service providers to support their client’s career and education goals
  • local businesses and industry to keep informed of employment opportunities and to link in job seekers, including apprentices, with employers, and
  • individuals, connecting them into local community learning and referral services.

Workshops

We run tailored workshops on campus and in the community on career planning, job searching, job readiness and interview skills and resume writing. 

Be sure to check out our resources

  • Carpentry and Plumbing Taster Program (October, 2023)
  • Carpentry and Plumbing Taster Program (October, 2023)
  • Carpentry and Plumbing Taster Program (October, 2023)
  • Carpentry and Plumbing Taster Program (October, 2023)

  • "Just wanted to say a BIG thank you for offering Try a Trade! My son really enjoyed the day. He was very proud of himself for making a couple of the hands-on activities! Thanks to the teacher who made the day engaging - I think it is the most I have heard from my son [talking about the session] in a long time!!  Just wanted to applaud you for offering this."

    Student mum , Carpentry and Plumbing taster program (October 2023)

Resources

  • A carpenter sanding a block of wood

    Free TAFE courses in 2025

    Check if you’re eligible for Victorian Government-subsidised training. If so, you can access the Free TAFE courses initiative to have your tuition fees covered when you study an approved course.

    Learn more (Free TAFE courses in 2025)
  • Medium close up of female student talking to and smiling at other student in FS building

    Learn Local

    Learn Local offers a range of programs that can help you return to study, improve your reading, writing and maths skills, gain a qualification, get a job or learn something new. 

    Learn more (Learn Local)

Where to find us

Come and visit us at Croydon campus, 12-50 Norton Road Croydon, Victoria 3136, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm (closed public holidays) or by appointment at Wantirna.

Get in touch

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The Swinburne Skills and Jobs Centre is funded by the Victorian Government.

  • Victorian Skills Authority
    Victorian Skills Authority
  • Victorian State Government
    Victorian State Government
  • Skills and Jobs Centres
    Skills and Jobs Centres
  • Learn Local
    Learn Local

Ready to take the next step?

The Swinburne Skills and Jobs Centre can provide the know-how to help you move ahead.

Contact us on +61 3 9726 1450 or skillsandjobs@swinburne.edu.au to consult with one of our caring and friendly career professionals. 

Contact us now