Skills and Jobs Centres

What are Skills and Jobs Centres?

Skills and Jobs Centres offer free career, employment and training support services.

The centres are open to all members of the community. Whether you’re a recent graduate, an experienced worker looking for a change, or someone who has been out of the workforce for some time, Skills and Jobs Centres can help you achieve your training and career goals.

Skills and Jobs Centres also support employers wanting to plan for their current and future workforce needs.

What services do Skills and Jobs Centres provide?

Skills and Jobs Centres are staffed by qualified professionals who can provide free and practical advice and support on study and employment opportunities including:
careers counselling
help with job searching
independent career advice
study advice, including referrals to the Free TAFE for priority courses initiative
workshops to support you into education, training or employment
help preparing resumes and key selection criteria
apprenticeship and traineeship pathways
using the Victorian Skills Gateway(opens in a new window) to search for skilling opportunities
referrals and job matching to local employment opportunities
referral to welfare support and financial advice
help in using your existing skills to align to a new job or to undertake new training
localised information on current employment trends and industries with skills shortages and employment opportunities
help with career and training plans to support a successful career transition.
Each Skills and Jobs Centre offers a range of localised workshops specially designed to meet the needs of their local community and local industries. These include topics such as:
how to write a compelling cover letter
exploring a career change
building your employability
accessing the hidden job market
mastering key selection criteria
building your interview confidence
getting ready for Australian jobs
converting your overseas qualification
introduction to using a computer to find a job.
Visit your nearest Skills and Jobs Centre to check out their offerings.
Skills and Jobs Centres work alongside local industry and communities. They have a deep understanding of the local job markets and industry needs. They also work closely with local councils, state and Australian Government departments to support key projects including:
- the Metro Tunnel(opens in a new window) project
- Victoria's Big Build(opens in a new window) projects such as the Footscray Hospital, the North East Link and the Warrnambool Learning and Library Hub.
Skills and Jobs Centres can help employers meet their skills needs by providing:
advice on upskilling staff
insights on employment trends
assisting with finding and training new staff
guidance on incentivised government initiatives
advice on employing an apprentice or trainee
templates for job ads, job descriptions and advice on interviewing
guidance on working with unsuccessful applicants.

Who can use Skills and Jobs Centres?

Skills and Jobs Centres are open to everyone.

All Victorians and Victorian employers are eligible, regardless of visa status.

How do I access a Skills and Jobs Centre?

Book an appointment using the contact details below.

Where is my nearest Skills and Jobs Centre?

View all Skills and Jobs Centres across Victoria(opens in a new window) in a full screen map.

You can also find out more about training and careers in your area in our Melbourne and regional Victoria profiles.

Contact details
Phone: 03 8892 1350
Email:
Melbourne CBD: SAJC.CBD@boxhill.edu.au
Box Hill: SAJC.Elgar@boxhill.edu.au(opens in a new window)
Lilydale: SAJC.Lilydale@boxhill.edu.au(opens in a new window)
Website: Box Hill Skills and Jobs Centre(opens in a new window)
Locations
Box Hill
465 Elgar Road
Box Hill, VIC 3128
Note: Ground floor, Building 7
Wurundjeri Country
Lilydale
1 Jarlo Drive
Lilydale, VIC 3140
Note: Level 2, L5 Building (L5.219)
Wurundjeri Country
Melbourne CBD
Centre for Adult Education (CAE)
253 Flinders Lane
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Note: Room C1.431, open by appointment
Wurundjeri Country
Contact details
Phone: 1300 468 233
Email: skillsandjobs@gotafe.vic.edu.au
Website: GOTAFE Skills and Jobs Centre(opens in a new window)
Locations
Benalla
2/24 Bridge Street East
Benalla, VIC 3672
Yorta Yorta Country
Seymour
35 Wallis Street
Seymour, VIC 3660
Taungurung Country
Shepparton
152-200 Fryers Street
Shepparton, VIC 3630
Yorta Yorta Country
Wallan
57 High Street
Wallan, VIC 3756
Wurundjeri Country
Wangaratta
27 Docker Street
Wangaratta, VIC 3677
Yorta Yorta Country
Visiting service
GOTAFE Skills and Jobs Centre also visits other locations. Contact the centre(opens in a new window) for details.
Contact details
Phone: 03 9564 2755
Email: sjc@holmesglen.edu.au(opens in a new window)
Website: Holmesglen Institute Skills and Jobs Centre(opens in a new window)
Location
Chadstone
Corner of Batesford and Warrigal Roads
Chadstone, VIC 3148
Taungurung Country
Glen Waverley
595 Waverley Road
Glen Waverley, VIC 3150
Note: Building 12, open Tuesdays
Taungurung Country
Moorabbin
488 South Road
Moorabbin, VIC 3198
Note: Building 4, open Tuesdays
Bunurong Country
Contact details
Phone: 03 5564 8515
Email: skillsandjobscentre@swtafe.edu.au
Website: South West TAFE Skills and Jobs Centre(opens in a new window)
Locations
Colac
89 Bromfield Street
Colac, VIC 3250
Note: Open by appointment only
Eastern Maar Country
Hamilton
200 Ballarat Road
Hamilton, VIC 3300
Note: Open by appointment only
Gunditj Mirring Country
Portland
154 Hurd Street
Portland, VIC 3305
Note: Open by appointment only
Gunditj Mirring Country
Warrnambool
193/197-205 Timor Street
Warrnambool, VIC 3280
Eastern Maar Country
Contact details
Phone: 03 5022 3999
Email: skillsandjobs@sunitafe.edu.au
Website: SuniTAFE (Sunraysia Institute of TAFE) Skills and Jobs Centre(opens in a new window)
Locations
Mildura
453 Benetook Avenue
Mildura, VIC 3500
Millewa-Mallee Country
Swan Hill
64 Sea Lake-Swan Hill Road
Swan Hill, VIC 3585
Visiting services
SuniTAFE Skills and Jobs Centre visits the below locations fortnightly on Wednesdays. Contact the centre(opens in a new window) for details.
- Charlton, 66 High Street, Charlton, VIC 3525 (Dja Dja Wurrung Country)
- Kerang CVGT, 68 Wellington Street, Kerang, VIC 3579
- Kerang MADEC, 71 Victoria Street, Kerang, VIC 3579
- Kerang Neighbourhood Centre, 11 Scoresby Street, Kerang, VIC 3579.
SuniTAFE Skills and Jobs Centre visits the below locations monthly. Contact the centre(opens in a new window) for details.
- Robinvale Secondary College, 88 George Street, Robinvale, VIC 3549 (Note: school students only service)
- Robinvale SMECC, 1 Maples Lane, Robinvale, VIC 3549.
Contact details
Phone: 03 9726 1450
Email: skillsandjobs@swin.edu.au(opens in a new window)
Website: Swinburne University of Technology Skills and Jobs Centre(opens in a new window)
Locations
Croydon
12-50 Norton Road
Croydon, VIC 3136
Note: Building CA
Wurundjeri Country
Hawthorn
John Street
Hawthorn, VIC 3122
Note: Open by appointment only
Wurundjeri Country
Wantirna
369 Stud Road
Wantirna, VIC 3152
Note: Building WA, open by appointment only
Wurundjeri Country
Contact details
Phone: 1300 282 317
Email: skillsjc@tafegippsland.edu.au
Website: TAFE Gippsland Skills and Jobs Centre(opens in a new window)
Locations
Bairnsdale
48 Main Street
Bairnsdale, VIC 3875
Gunaikurnai Country

Leongatha
129 Nerrena Road
Leongatha, VIC 3953
Note: Open Fridays only
Bunurong Country

Morwell
Corner of Princes Drive and Monash Way
Morwell, VIC 3840
Gunaikurnai Country

Sale Flexible Learning Centre (FLC)
75 Desailly Street
Sale, VIC 3850
Gunaikurnai Country

Warragul
116-118 Queen Street
Warragul, VIC 3820
Gunaikurnai Country
Contact details
Phone: 03 5225 0700
Email: skillscentre@gordontafe.edu.au
Website: The Gordon Skills and Jobs Centre(opens in a new window)
Locations
Geelong
Corner of Latrobe Terrace and Gordon Avenue
Geelong, VIC 3220
Note: Building G, Level 1
Wadawurrung Country
East Geelong
Boundary Road
East Geelong, VIC 3129
Wadawurrung Country
Werribee
24 Watton Street
Werribee, VIC 3030
Bunurong Country
Werribee Princes
180 Princes Highway
Werribee, VIC 3030
Bunurong Country
Contact details
Phone: 1300 698 233
Email: skillsandjobs@wodongatafe.edu.au
Website: Wodonga TAFE Skills and Jobs Centre(opens in a new window)
Locations
Wodonga
87 McKoy Street
West Wodonga, VIC 3690
TAFESpace
Corner of Lawrence and Havelock Streets
Wodonga, VIC 3690
Visiting services
Wodonga TAFE Skills and Jobs Centre also visits the below locations one day per month. Contact the centre(opens in a new window) for details.
- Beechworth Quercus Neighbourhood House, 30 Ford Street, Beechworth 3747
- Chiltern Neighbourhood House, 11 Main Street, Chiltern 3683 (Yorta Yorta Country)
- Corryong Neighbourhood Centre, 39 Hanson Street, Corryong 3707
- Myrtleford Neighbourhood Centre, 156 Myrtleford Street, Myrtleford 3737
- Tallangatta Community Centre, 35 Towong Street, Tallangatta 3700.

Auslan services

All Skills and Jobs Centres have Auslan interpretation services available. Please advise the Skills and Jobs Centre if you require an Auslan interpreter when you’re booking your appointment.