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Federation TAFE Skills and Jobs Centre

Locality: Ballarat, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5327 6540

Address: 20 Grant Street 3350 Ballarat, VIC, Australia

Website: federation.edu.au/schools/federation-tafe/skills-and-jobs-centre

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25.01.2022 Emerge stronger with free online learning The impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19) are being felt by many of Victoria’s small businesses. Get practical help with free online courses, live and on-demand events and a range of business resources to help you prepare for a strong recovery. Choose from a range of courses and webinars... Upskill My Business connects you to short courses, online events and resources from the state’s top education providers and industry experts. Courses on offer can help you regain ground to find more customers, better manage cash flow or just prepare for new market conditions. Gain new skills and knowledge to keep your business moving forward. Take advantage of fee waivers for dozens of premium courses from top providers. Explore courses and webinars by topic, and find one that suits your needs. https://upskill.business.vic.gov.au/

24.01.2022 When looking for your next role, there will be advice given to you from various sources, both personally as well as the web. Whilst there is not 'perfect' direction in looking for work, the ability to gain an understanding of the 'myths' of job seeking will assist you in gaining your role. To discuss your pathway into your next role contact the Federation TAFE Skills and Jobs Centre on 5327 6540 or email [email protected] ... seek.com.au/career-advi//job-hunting-rumours-set-straight

24.01.2022 WE ARE STILL OPEN. The Federation TAFE Skills and Jobs Centre is still operating and can assist you through this time in discussing your career and training needs. To make an appointment, please call 53276540 or email [email protected]

23.01.2022 Are you looking at gaining an apprenticeship/traineship or looking to recruit an apprentice or trainee? The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service provides information for people considering career options, employers looking at recruitment and those providing support and advice. https://www.aapathways.com.au/

22.01.2022 Specifically designed for older workers aged 45-70, VERTO’s Skills Checkpoint for Older Workers (Skill Checkpoint) program provides eligible Australians with assessment, advice, and guidance on transitioning into new roles within their current industry or pathways to a new career, including referral to relevant education and training options to get you there. We’ll work with you to build a career plan, find the right training options, and then work with you to reach your empl...oyment goals. Even better, if you are eligible you can access up to $2,200 (GST inclusive) to fund your education and training. Find out if you’re eligible To be eligible, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident aged 45 to 70 years old, who is either: Employed and at risk of entering the income support system (e.g., those in industries undergoing structural adjustment); or Unemployed for no more than three consecutive months and not registered for assistance through an employment services program, such as jobactive. https://www.verto.org.au/our-services/skills-checkpoint

20.01.2022 Daughters of the West is back for 2020! This year the program will be delivered online, but don't worry, it will be just as fun! About this Wow, what a year 2020 has been so far. We hope everyone is well and keeping safe throughout a challenging time.... The Western Bulldogs Community Foundation and our program partners have some exciting news! The Daughters of the West program is back for 2020 but this year we are going online. This year, the program will look a little different due to the COVID-19 restrictions. We know this year has been hard for everyone, this year only, we are welcoming back previous DOTW participants as well as new participants. Don’t worry, all the good things including the chance to meet other women in your community, wonderful speakers, loads of health information and guidance for your physical activity will still be there. The program will be hosted ONLINE via weekly Zoom sessions on Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting October 6th/7th 2020. The program will be 8 weeks long. You just need to click a link and you'll be there each week! You can register here for either the: TUESDAY MORNING session from 10am-11:30am TUESDAY EVENING session from 7:30pm-9pm WEDNESDAY EVENING session from 7:30pm-9pm Each session will involve hearing from an engaging guest speaker, who will present to us through Zoom. After we hear from a guest, we will be placed into a session with other women from our local area. This will give us a chance to chat about the session and of course time for a social catch up! The sessions will be interactive. Which means you'll get a chance to ask questions and chat to other women. Throughout the online program there will also be information about how to keep physically active, chances to win prizes and reconnect and meet new women in your area. We know that the past few months have been hard, and we are excited to be able to unite the community again through Daughters of the West online with help from our program partners Brimbank City Council, City of Ballarat, Sports Central, Hobsons Bay City Council, Melton City Council, Maribyrnong City Council and Wyndham City Council! Register today to be a part of this first ever online Daughters of the West program! To register, please go to: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/daughters-of-the-west-onlin If you need some help accessing the online program, please email [email protected] We thank our program funders, Worksafe Vic, Department of Health & Human Services, Australian Multicultural Community Services, VicHealth and Powercor. Cant' wait to see you there!

20.01.2022 The Federation TAFE Skills and Jobs Centre, Ballarat, will be open for face to face appointment from 9am tomorrow (Tuesday November 24th), All appointment will be in line with government mandates COVID-19 protocols such as social distancing, minimal numbers on site, face mask and hygiene. We welcome all clients to come in an meet with the team again.... Online appointments via Zoom and phone will still be available to client who wish to utlise. We would like to take this time to take this time top thank you for your support through this time.

16.01.2022 Expression Of Interest Australia’s 18th national Census will be held in August 2021. The Census is the most comprehensive snapshot of Australia. It helps us learn from the past, understand the current needs of every community, and plan for the future. Between now and September 2021 multiple roles will become available across Australia. Fill in your details here and we will contact you when applications open for roles in your area.... To be eligible for a role you will need to: Be an Australian citizen. Be over 18 at the time of employment. Undertake an identity check and national police check. Complete a health self-assessment, to demonstrate you are fit and able to safely perform the role. To register your interest in these roles, go to: https://censusjobs.adecco.com.au/ NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT APPLY THE SKILLS AND JOBS CENTRE FACEBOoK PAGE

15.01.2022 If you are looking for work in the health and allied support sectors, Connecting Health Careers will provide you with an efficient and easy way to access a range of jobs and employment opportunities in the health sector in western Victoria. It’s also a great way to learn about vacancies as soon as they come up, and be part a growing industry community. Find local jobs quickly and easily via keyword and location search.... Set a job alert to be notified of new matched opportunities. Shortlist jobs of interest and apply. Send messages to hospitals directly to enquire about graduate programs and traineeships. Hints and tips on how to create an application as well as interview tips. Create an AirCV profile, enabling you to apply for jobs from any mobile device - anywhere, anytime. Share jobs and opportunities you find with your friends and colleagues via social media. With contacts in the Ballarat, Wimmera and Grampians health providers, the ability to have access to the roles in the health and allied support sector is enhanced via this portal. This portal is supported by the Federation TAFE Skills and Jobs Center. To register go to: https://www.connectinghealthcareers.com.au/

15.01.2022 Explore study options at Federation TAFE by joining us for the Federation TAFE Information Session Webinar Week. To register please visit: www.federation.edu.au/tafeinfoweek Multiple Webinars will run across the week of Monday 30th November to Friday 4th December 2020 with sessions taking place from 9am - 8pm. ... Areas hosting webinars include; Automotive Building and Construction Plumbing and Electrical Engineering and Manufacturing Occupational Health and Safety Business, IT, Cyber Security and Graphic Design Leadership, Project Management Community and Children’s Services Mental Health and Disability Nursing and Aged Care Food (Cookery, Bakery, Patisserie, Food Processing, Butchery) Hospitality Hairdressing Beauty Therapy Rural Sciences (Horticulture, Agriculture, Landscaping) VCAL and P-TECH Pathways Skills and Jobs Centre Each webinar will present course information, a Q&A with teachers and information on preparing for your enrolment. A simple registration process will allow you to gain access to our webinar platform. To register please visit: www.federation.edu.au/tafeinfoweek For further information please email [email protected] This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Concessions available (subject to eligibility). RTO code 4909.

14.01.2022 HLTSS00064 - Infection Control Do you work in, or manage staff in a face-to-face customer environment such as Healthcare and Community Services sector?... Federation TAFE, in support of the Victorian & Commonwealth Governments, are responding to the corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic by fully funding Infection Control Skill Sets (Skill Sets) to deliver to employed Victorian workers. These short courses will help workers ensure their workplaces are safe for themselves and the community, and stop the spread of COVID-19. This skill set will provide individuals working in health and direct client care the skills to follow organisational infection prevention and control procedures, including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions and responding to COVID-19 and other infection risks. You will gain experience in: Identify infection hazards and assess risks, Using personal protective equipment safely, How to prevent the spread and transmission of infection, & Maintaining a clean work environment For further information including eligibility, contact [email protected] Training is provided online over 25 hours with assessments throughout.

09.01.2022 Don KR Castlemaine are currently holding a Recruitment Drive. We are looking to employ 25 six-month contract and 60 Casual Production Operator roles with immediate commencement. Day and afternoon shifts available. Applicants with previous food production, factory, machine operator or food handling experience is preferred, although inexperienced candidates are welcome to apply. ... All applicants will be subject to meeting our COVID-19 and employment requirements, including: Ability to be rostered across 5 days per week Ability to work in a cold and wet environment Able to wear a face mask for 8 hour shifts Be able to complete a medical assessment including a drug screen, perform push-ups, a plank and squats etc. Not be working another job (unless working from home, without direct contact with customers/public Not live or regularly visit the Melbourne Metro area Not have anyone living in their home that works in Aged Care, Food Production or Abattoirs To apply, please go to the seek.com lnks below. All communications are completed via email and interviews are conducted on Zoom. Alternatively, candidates can apply using the Seek links below: Fixed term - https://www.seek.com.au/job/50636305 Casual - https://www.seek.com.au/job/50535736 ****PLEASE NOTE: APP:LICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED VIA THIS FACEBOOK PAGE**** If you require assistance with you application, please contact the Federation Skills and Jobs Centre on 53276540 or email [email protected]

04.01.2022 Are you looking for paid work experience? The Working for Victoria Youth Employment Program offers 6-12 month jobs in the Victorian public service for people aged between 17 and 29. Get a foot in the door and on-the-job experience and training. Register as a jobseeker: www.vic.gov.au/workingforvictoria

04.01.2022 Free TAFE for priority courses will give more Victorians the chance to study at TAFE. More than ever, the skills we need to build our state are learned at TAFE. Free TAFE for priority courses will reduce financial barrier for students wanting to train in courses that lead to jobs - in demand from Victorian employers.... To discuss your training options for 2021, please feel free to contact the Federation TAFE Skills and Jobs Centre on 5327 6540 or email [email protected]. https://federation.edu.au///free-tafe-for-priority-courses

04.01.2022 Considering a career in agriculture? Wanting to know more about the future of agtech and where it will take agriculture in the next five years? In the latest episode of TAFE Talks, Tenacious Ventures Co-Founder J. Matthew Pryor, explores this space and more including the psychological barriers to agtech adoption on farms and how to solve it. Matthew is highly regarded in the industry for his expertise in building and scaling agricultural technology businesses, from early prot...otyping, to capital raising and exit through trade sale. He is a partner at AgThentic, an agtech strategy company. Listen to Federation TAFE’s latest discussion here http://ow.ly/qwyw50Bs4GS

02.01.2022 About True Foods True Foods is a modern day success story of the FMCG industry. We have a genuine people-focused culture and burning ambition for innovation and ongoing sustainable growth in Australia. Located in Maryborough (rural Victoria), we manufacture a broad range of flatbreads and bakery snack products for both the retail and foodservice markets. As an Australian owned and operated business, the company is proud to be an active member of the regional community of ...Maryborough where we employ approximately 160 people. About the Location True Foods is set in the historic township of Maryborough, between Ballarat and Bendigo in Rural Victoria. The local community has a proud history of food manufacture and boasts all the modern conveniences; hospitals, sporting facilities, public and private schools etc. As a regional location, property prices are certainly very attractive, and this friendly community makes a perfect destination for tree-changers, those looking to get a foothold in the property market, or those looking to escape the daily grind of metro living. Your Key Purpose As experienced Machine Operators you will operate a number of our production lines (including a horizontal flow wrapper) to ensure a quality product is produced in a production cycle which is consistent, efficient and effective. These positions are hands-on, physically demanding and fast paced and are available across all shifts; day, afternoon, night. Your Skills & Experience will include: Previous Machine Operator experience; flow wrappers and packaging equipment preferred Strong focus on safety and quality Awesome team player who is reliable, flexible, fun, caring, supportive and coachable Baking experience highly desirable Proven mechanical aptitude and ability to apply technical knowledge Basic computer skills and confidence using technology Effective trouble shooting and problem solving skills Good numeracy, literacy and communication skills Resilience to work well in a fast paced and changing environment Benefits: Competitive wages All positions are eligible to participate in the Company’s profit participation program On the job training On-site parking Career development opportunities How to Apply: Please forward your resume (including introductory letter addressing the points below) to [email protected] Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Do you have a current Australian driver's licence? Are you willing to undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol screening? Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S/WHS? We look forward to hearing from you.