{"id":5826,"date":"2026-03-06T05:35:44","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T05:35:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skillset.ap.applyflow.com\/?page_id=5826"},"modified":"2026-05-20T01:11:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T01:11:02","slug":"candidates","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/skillset.com.au\/candidates\/","title":{"rendered":"Candidates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<!-- Header Start -->\n                              <h1>Need help figuring out your next step?<\/h1>\n                                            <p>You don&#8217;t have to do it alone. Whether you&#8217;re looking for work or need support to get your career back on track, Skillset offers free programs and services to gain skills, career guidance and work experience opportunities.<\/p>\n                                                    <a href=\"#our-program\" target=\"_self\">\n                    Explore our programs                                      <\/a>\n                                                    <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\">\n                    Talk to a Career Mentor                                      <\/a>\n                          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/skillset\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Desktop-Candidates-Hub.png\" alt=\"Header Image\" \/>\n                                      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/skillset\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Mobile-Candidates-Hub.png\" alt=\"Header Image\" \/>\n<!-- Header End -->\n    <h2>Check out our new featured jobs<\/h2>\n  <div id=\"afp-app-job-search-widget\">\n    Loading. Please wait ...\n  <\/div>\n\n        \n        \n        \n          <a href=\"\" title=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n          <\/a>\n        \n                            Australia<a href=\"\/job-details\/49537\/process-workers\">Process Workers<\/a><hr \/><p>Skillset, in partnership with a local Bathurst food manufacturer, is seeking temporary process workers to meet increased product demand. Successful ca &#8230;<\/p><a href=\"\/job-details\/49537\/process-workers\">              Learn more           \n                                        <\/a>\n                            Australia<a href=\"\/job-details\/49523\/skillset-and-yancoal-moolarben-coal-operations-2027-apprenticeship-intake\">Skillset and Yancoal Moolarben Coal Operations 2027 Apprenticeship Intake<\/a><hr \/><p>Ready to Dig Into Your Future? Start Your Mining Career Here! Skillset, in proud partnership with Yancoal Moolarben Coal Operations, is now recruiting &#8230;<\/p><a href=\"\/job-details\/49523\/skillset-and-yancoal-moolarben-coal-operations-2027-apprenticeship-intake\">              Learn more           \n                                        <\/a>\n                            Australia<a href=\"\/job-details\/49662\/heavy-vehicle-apprentice\">Heavy Vehicle Apprentice<\/a><hr \/><p>Kickstart Your Career in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics! Looking for a hands-on job where you can learn real skills and build a solid career? Inland Truck Ce &#8230;<\/p><a href=\"\/job-details\/49662\/heavy-vehicle-apprentice\">              Learn more           \n                                        <\/a>\n                            Australia<a href=\"\/job-details\/49610\/first-nations-identified-automotive-servicing-sbat-dubbo\">First Nations Identified Automotive Servicing SBAT &#8211; Dubbo<\/a><hr \/><p>Kickstart Your Automotive Career While Still at School! Skillset and UGL, together with a local mechanical organisation, are offering an exciting Firs &#8230;<\/p><a href=\"\/job-details\/49610\/first-nations-identified-automotive-servicing-sbat-dubbo\">              Learn more           \n                                        <\/a>\n                            Australia<a href=\"\/job-details\/49661\/warehousing-trainee\">Warehousing Trainee<\/a><hr \/><p>Jump start your career with a Warehousing Traineeship! Skillset alongside Wilpinjong Mine, Peabody Energy are seeking applications for their new Wareh &#8230;<\/p><a href=\"\/job-details\/49661\/warehousing-trainee\">              Learn more           \n                                        <\/a>\n                            Australia<a href=\"\/job-details\/49524\/automotive-school-based-traineeship\">Automotive School-Based Traineeship<\/a><hr \/><p>About the Company Our client is a well-established automotive dealership with a strong focus on customer service and community engagement. They pride  &#8230;<\/p><a href=\"\/job-details\/49524\/automotive-school-based-traineeship\">              Learn more           \n                                        <\/a>\n                            Australia<a href=\"\/job-details\/49665\/light-vehicle-mechanic-apprentice\">Light Vehicle Mechanic Apprentice<\/a><hr \/><p>About the Company Our client is a well-established automotive dealership with a strong focus on customer service and community engagement. They pride  &#8230;<\/p><a href=\"\/job-details\/49665\/light-vehicle-mechanic-apprentice\">              Learn more           \n                                        <\/a>\n                            Australia<a href=\"\/job-details\/49609\/support-worker\">Support Worker<\/a><hr \/><p>Are you a qualified and experienced Support Worker who is passionate about empowering older people and people with disabilities to live well, stay con &#8230;<\/p><a href=\"\/job-details\/49609\/support-worker\">              Learn more           \n                                        <\/a>\n      <!-- Pagination element -->\n            <!-- Navigation buttons -->\n        \n        \n  <link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/Swiper\/5.4.5\/css\/swiper.min.css\" integrity=\"sha512-uCQmAoax6aJTxC03VlH0uCEtE0iLi83TW1Qh6VezEZ5Y17rTrIE+8irz4H4ehM7Fbfbm8rb30OkxVkuwhXxrRg==\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"\/>\n<!-- 3-Column Overview Start -->\n                          <h2>Our Programs<\/h2>\n                                      <p>Career support made simple. From mentoring to practical resources, our programs are designed to help you plan, prepare, and succeed, whatever your next step looks like. Explore our range of career programs.  <\/p>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/skillset\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Frame-1686555708-38.png\" alt=\"Card Image\" \/>\n                                                      <h4>Youth Connect<\/h4>\n                                                                                <p>Helping 15-21 year olds who are not in school or work access free mentoring and support to build confidence, plan next steps and connect with employment and education opportunities.<\/p>\n                                                                <a href=\"\/candidates\/youth-connect\" target=\"_self\">\n                        Learn more                        \n                      <\/a>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/skillset\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Frame-1686555708-39.png\" alt=\"Card Image\" \/>\n                                                      <h4>Career Connect<\/h4>\n                                                                                <p>Providing free career mentoring for women aged 17-24 in the Dubbo and Mudgee regions, helping overcome barriers, gain skills and find sustainable employment.<\/p>\n                                                                <a href=\"\/candidates\/career-connect\" target=\"_self\">\n                        Learn more                        \n                      <\/a>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/skillset\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Frame-1686555708-73.png\" alt=\"Card Image\" \/>\n                                                      <h4>Apprenticeships, Traineeships &amp; SBATS<\/h4>\n                                                                                <p>Supporting students, parents and schools with clear guidance on apprenticeships, traineeships and School-Based Apprenticeships &amp; Traineeships (SBATs). 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