Holmesglen Skills & Jobs Centre

Are you interested in earning money while working in the beautiful Yarra Valley?
A variety of positions are available for seasonal work on our family-owned cherry business.
• Full days
• great conditions
• great rates
• Covid safe work environment
• Culturally accepting

No experience is necessary to join our team although, we highly regard:
• A positive attitude
• Reliability
• A willingness to work hard
• A Commitment to delivering a high standard product to our clients.
• Be able to work in a team.
$27.05 p/h Casual wage
Please apply here with your availability:
https://www.wandinvalleyfarms.com.au/employment-enquiries.html

47 Hunter Road, Wandin North, Victoria, 3139     Phone: - (03) 59 644 669    

New and emerging careers.

Australian jobs are changing as new technologies are introduced, businesses find new ways of working, and as we respond to challenges like COVID-19. This will lead to new jobs being created, and new skills may be needed for existing jobs.
What opportunities are on the horizon for school leavers or for those who are thinking about changing career paths?
There are many new and emerging jobs and industries in Australia that didn't exist in their current form a few years ago. Early identification of these new opportunities is important to ensure that educational and training programs are preparing our workforce with the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fulfil these jobs in the future.
The dominance of big data is an influencing factor for high demand jobs; however, there are several other sectors that are presenting new opportunities. Below are some opportunities to consider:
• Digital marketing
• Cyber security
• Healthcare
• Retail
• Manufacturing
• Information technology

Could you be the next IGA Team Member?
IGA is one of Australia’s most iconic and trusted businesses – and they are on the lookout for awesome team members to join the team in situated in the City of Boroondara. The city of Boroondara is 6 kilometres east of Melbourne's central business district.
With opportunities across the store, IGA seek expression of interest in positions:
Deli Assistant
Customer Service Representative
Fresh Produce Assistant
Grocery Floor Assistant

Kindly email Clint AT THE Skills and Jobs Centre on clinton.hogg@holmesglen.edu.au to discuss and register your interest.

Employment tips for International Students.

Finding work in a new country can be challenging for international students. We may feel competent enough to work in our home country, but not confident or ready to find work in Australia. After going through the transition from being an international student to finding a job in Australia, here are some of tips that may help you on your journey.

Professional networking
Professional networking is a top tip in job seeking. Securing employment in Australia isn’t just about your academic achievements or previous work experience. It is also your personal connections and professional network. Most job opportunities are first shared in internal networks before they are available on public channels. You may have a higher chance of being a successful candidate if the prospective employer knows you or someone within your network who has referred you prior to the job application process. But how can you build your professional network? The Skills and Jobs Centre suggestion is to attend professional networking and development opportunities in your industry. From participating, you may receive information on future job opportunities and equally important, you’ll have a better insight into your selected industry. You may possibly even meet your career mentor and gain valuable advice on your professional development.

Volunteering, placement and internship
Work or volunteer experience is highly valued in Australia. While some international students might have adequate work experience overseas, the work culture or the roles and responsibilities might be different abroad. It is important to enrich your local experience through internships, placements and volunteering experiences. When looking for the right role, I recommend longer durations, such as three months or longer, to ensure you have a good understanding of the role and responsibilities, the organisation’s culture and Australia’s work culture more broadly.

Practice English
Your communication skills are key to every type of job you may find. While some international students may experience language barriers or have a lack of confidence in speaking English, it is beneficial to mingle with people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds and communicate in English daily. In terms of building confidence, we should understand that everyone has his or her own accent (even native employers do!), so there is no need to feel embarrassed about your accent. It’s all about practice!

Participate in employability workshops and services
Employability workshops and services are an effective way to improve your job seeking skills. The Skills and Jobs centre offers a range of free workshops and services, such as workshops on interview skills, reverse marketing skills and one-on-one resume development. Most Tafe’s have a career development department and offer similar services. Additionally, some universities offer mentoring programs to match students with senior professionals in the industry. You may also like to seek professional career advice from your own professional network or from reputable organisations.

Know your rights and obligations
International students can work up to 40 hours per fortnight while they are studying, and can work full-time during semester breaks but before you undertake a job, check your visa requirements. A Tax File Number (TFN) is required in order to pay tax. As for your rights, everyone who works in Australia has the same rights and protections. You have a right to minimum wage and proper work conditions. If you or someone you know are underpaid or are concerned about your working conditions, you can seek legal advice from the Fair Work Ombudsman. Learn more about your rights at work.

Where to find jobs
There are many job seeking websites such as Seek, but you can also find employment opportunities here at the Skills and Jobs Centre.
LinkedIn is also recommended as a useful tool for job seeking and networking and it’s worth of your time and effort to develop your LinkedIn profile and connections. Another main source of job opportunities is referrals from your professional network as many job vacancies are disseminated through word of mouth, instead of advertising publicly. For part-time or casual work in certain industries, such as retail or hospitality, you can also visit the store or restaurant in person to hand in your resume.

Professional networking, Australian work experience, English proficiency and job seeking are important, in order to stand out among a group of competent candidates. As international students, it is valuable to continue to remind yourselves that you are capable individuals, and can acquire these fundamental experiences, connections or skills through practice and persistence.

Hi Students!!!

Are you looking for a part time job in the CBD, or South Eastern Suburbs with flexible hours?
This may be the perfect opportunity:-

*Commercial Cleaning - in Aged Care.
*Hours: 8am to 4pm and 4pm to 11pm
*Great working conditions and great pay rates,
*Full training and supervision given
*Must be proactive, punctual, well groomed and have a can do approach

Please forward your resume today, to
janet.lang@holmesglen.edu.au

Hello everyone,

As we all get ready for a calm, relaxed weekend, we would like to shout out a huge ‘Hello!’ to you all and welcome our new members- it’s great to meet you!
Skills and Jobs Centre are a small team of industry professionals, passionate in supporting people into their chosen career pathway.
We wanted to celebrate a snapshot of our 2021 success with you and share some of what has been achieved in semester one.

To date this year, our Skills and Jobs Centre (SJC) team has designed and delivered over ninety workshops, developing job ready skills, engaging our participants with industry representatives and assisting people in preparing for employment.
Some 1748 attendees were able to advance their knowledge on what employers look for in a successful candidate, and how to elevate their resume to be that candidate!

The number of people who found work with the support of SJC in their chosen career path, reached 187 !
A fantastic outcome, and congratulations to each of you!
We wish you well.

Our friendly Holmesglen SJC team offer independent advice on further study and job options. We support people with training advice, exploring a career change or looking for work. There are a range of free online workshops available, Careers Counselling services and advice and guidance from experts who are able to advise you.
Our range of supports include:-
• Course enquiries
• Careers advice
• Job search
• Résumé and Cover letter writing
• Apprenticeship and traineeship advice
• Referral to welfare support
• Current information on employment trends, skills shortages and employment opportunities

Holmesglen Skills and Jobs centre team can support:-
• Current students and Graduates
• Apprentices and trainees
• Prospective students
• Unemployed or retrenched workers
• Parents returning to work
• International students
• Anyone seeking a career change

Please contact us if you would like an appointment to explore any of these topics, our team are waiting to hear from you!
sjc@holmesglen.edu.au