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May 3, 2023
Calling All Women: Why Consider a Non-Traditional Trade Career?
Have you ever thought about a career in a trade that’s traditionally male-dominated? Industries like construction, engineering and automotive have long been ...
April 4, 2023
Why Labour Hire Recruitment Could Be the Solution Your Business Needs
Finding the right staff is one of the biggest challenges facing Australian businesses today. Skills shortages are impacting industries across the country, and ...
March 20, 2023
The Rise of the Non-Linear Career Path
When we’re young, we’re often asked what we want to be when we grow up. Most of us answer with a single job title—a doctor, a teacher, a journalist, a bu...
March 20, 2023
How to be a better active listener
Active listening is one of the most important skills for success at work. It’s more than just hearing words; it’s about fully concentrating n what’s bein...
March 20, 2023
Benefits of using a recruiter to find your next job
Are you looking for work but finding it hard to land the right job? If so, working with a recruiter could make all the difference. Recruiters are hired by busi...
March 5, 2023
How to Get Back Into Work After Raising Children
Returning to the workforce after taking time off to raise children can feel overwhelming. Many parents worry about whether they still have the right skills or ...
January 18, 2023
Skillset Annual Report 2022/2023
November 30, 2022
Investigating post school options
Has your child finished school and is still deciding what to do next? Skillset’s Youth Connect program offers free, customised career advice to help school l...
November 30, 2022
How to create a career development plan
A career development plan is a powerful tool for anyone entering the workforce or already working. It acts as a roadmap, helping you identify where you are now...
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May 15, 2026
My Journey with Skillset – By Akira Tobitt
A few years ago, I felt very stuck in life. I knew I wanted more for myself, but I didn’t know where to start. That’s when I discovered Skillset and everyt...
August 20, 2025
“Every day you learn something new.” – Wes Nixon
A Passion for Building and Community Celebrating 13 years of marriage with wife Jess, Wes Nixon is a proud father of three daughters and an enthusiastic suppor...
June 23, 2025
International Women in Engineering Day
Meet Amy Shepard – Welding & Fabrication Apprentice at WF Industries, Dubbo After more than a decade working as a chef, Amy made a bold move. She swapped...
Latest Career Support
Practical advice to help you land the job and grow your career.
August 3, 2026
The Power of Personal Branding
Whether you’re applying for a new role, building professional connections, or looking to progress your career, the way you present yourself matters. Your...
June 30, 2026
New Financial Year. New Opportunities.
Is it time for a fresh start? Why now is the time to make your move. Maybe you’ve been thinking… “I should probably start looking for somethi...
May 15, 2026
My Journey with Skillset – By Akira Tobitt
A few years ago, I felt very stuck in life. I knew I wanted more for myself, but I didn’t know where to start. That’s when I discovered Skillset and everyt...
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