Find a job - or get new skills to improve your chances of finding a job. Career advice, training and support can help.

Career help

Infoline

Call our Infoline if you'd like to talk things over.  We can give you information on where to get advice on jobs, careers and training, and refer you to the right place to get help. 

Career Development Services

Career Development Services are located across the state. If you’re looking for work, thinking about getting back into work after a break, or want to work more hours, Career Development Services have advisers who can help. They can advise you on your career direction and any training you may need.

Find your nearest career development service(PDF) or talk to a career adviser.

Training

Training for job seekers

If you are not working and looking for a training course linked to a job opportunity, there are free courses available.

Download the list of available Productivity Places Program (PPP) courses:

Adult Community Education (ACE)

ACE providers in your local community can help you improve your reading, writing and number skills and other work-related skills.

Learn more about Adult Community Education.

Introductory skills for work in your region

Staff at your South Australian Works Network can help you get education, training and personal support to get new skills.

Learn more about the regional networks that can help you.

Volunteering

 If you are looking for work or want to learn new skills and develop social networks, volunteering can help. 

For more information visit:

Getting a job

Centrelink and Job Services Australia Providers

If you’re unemployed Centrelink may refer you to a Job Services Australia (JSA) Provider to discuss your existing skills, job prospects and training options. 

Call Centrelink’s Employment Services on 13 28 50 to find your nearest centre.

Job Services Australia has services and support to help you find work. Visit Job Services Australia. 

Online jobs services

Try online job sites such as JobSearch, the Jobs Services Australia’s online jobs board.

Commercial websites can be useful. Try searching the web using terms such as jobs South Australia. 

SA Government Graduate Register

If you’re a graduate with a university degree, you can join the SA Government Graduate Register. Your details will be available to all State and local government agencies looking for recent graduates.

Learn more at SA Government Graduate register.

Skills Register

If you are nearing the end of your public sector, local government or not-for-profit community sector apprenticeship, traineeship, cadetship or graduate placement, and wish to continue working for the State Government, then the Skills Register can help you.

Learn more at Skills Register.

For skilled migrants

If you are a skilled migrant with qualifications or skills from overseas, you may need to get them recognised so you can use them in South Australia. The Skills Recognition Service (SRS) advises on getting qualifications, skills and experience recognised. This free service also offers support to get a job.

Learn more about the Skills Recognition Service.

Building Family Opportunities (BFO)

Building Family Opportunities provides one-on-one counselling, support and advice to families.  Someone from your community will work personally with you and your family to help you gain skills and get a job.

Learn more about Building Family Opportunities.