WHAT IS WORKFORCE AUSTRALIA
Ready to work? Let’s take the next step together.
Looking for work can feel daunting, especially when you’re building a new life in an unfamiliar place. As a specialist Workforce Australia provider supporting people from refugee backgrounds, we understand the journey you’re on. We help you move forward with practical support, real opportunities, and someone in your corner the whole way.
WE’RE HERE TO HELP
How we can support you.
Finding work is a journey, and you don’t have to do it alone. Our team is here to support you along the way.
IS IT FOR ME?
Am I eligible for Workforce Australia?
You may be referred to Workforce Australia if you are looking for work and receive certain income support payments through Services Australia.
Some people manage their job search online, while others are connected with a local provider for additional support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Workforce Australia is the Australian Government’s employment service for people looking for work. We’re a specialist provider, supporting people from refugee backgrounds to find work and build a future in Australia.
We work with people from refugee backgrounds who are settling into life in Australia and looking for work. We understand the journey you’re on, and we’re here to make finding a job easier.
No. We’ll support you at a pace that suits you, and we can arrange an interpreter so you feel comfortable and understood. Building your English and work skills can be part of the support too.
Lots. This can include job search guidance, interview preparation, training and courses, help getting licences and tickets (like a forklift licence or White Card), work-ready essentials such as uniforms and work boots, relocation assistance, connections to local employers, and support once you start work.
Nothing. Our support through Workforce Australia is free.
Supporting people from refugee backgrounds is what we specialise in, so we understand the challenges of building a new life in a new country, and we’ll meet you with patience and respect.
Just reach out for a friendly, no-pressure chat. We’ll get to know you and guide you through what happens next, including whether you access support online or through our team.
Workspace acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first inhabitants of the nation and the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.
