Resources
Looking for a job doesn’t have to be so difficult. Here at TURSA we specialise in finding you the right job quickly. But if you’re just looking for a place to start, we’ve also got you covered – we’ve gathered some general resources that you should find helpful no matter what type of participant you are.
MyGov
MyGov is a fast, simple way to access government services online. A secure MyGov account lets you link a range of Australian Government services with one username and password, all in one place.
Jobs and Career Resources
Seek
Seek is Australia’s number one job site and is focused on facilitating the matching between participants and employment opportunities.
jobactive
jobactive is the Australian Government’s way to get more Australians into work. It connects participants with employers and is delivered by a network of jobactive providers in over 1,700 locations across Australia. The jobactive website is delivered by Australian JobSearch — a free online jobs website.
National Careers Institute
We provide expert advice and national leadership on Australia’s labour market and current, emerging and future workforce skills needs. We also have an important role in simplifying and strengthening Australia’s Vocational Education and Training (VET) system.
Your Career
Find a range of resources to assist in developing career programs and providing career guidance for young people and adults.
myfuture – Australia’s National Online Career Information Service
myfuture is Australia’s national online career information and exploration service that helps you make career decisions, plan career pathways and manage work transitions.
Job Jumpstart
Job Jumpstart is owned and operated by the Australian Government’s Department of Employment and is a single spot for young people seeking employment planning and job search information. The website brings together a range of relevant government information as well as recruitment insights from Australian employers to help young people better understand their employment goals and how to achieve them.
Job Outlook
Job Outlook can help you make decisions about study and training, your first job, or the next step in your career.
Disability Resources
Disability Employment Services (DES)
Disability Employment Services (DES) helps people with disability find work and keep a job. Disability Management Service is for participants with disability, injury or health condition who need assistance to find a job and occasional support to keep a job. Employment Support Service provides assistance to people with permanent disability and who need regular, ongoing support to keep a job.
Disability Gateway
Australians living with disability, their families and carers identified accessing information about policies, programs and support as a key barrier to their independence and community participation.
The Department of Social Services (DSS) has developed a way to improve access to this information by creating the Disability Gateway.
The Disability Gateway includes a website, a dedicated phone line (1800 643 787) and social media channels, to assist people with disability, their families and carers, to find and access trusted information and services.
The Disability Gateway is for all Australians with disability, regardless of whether they are a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participant or not.
Disability Employment Australia
Disability Employment Australia is the peak industry body for Australia’s Disability Employment Services (DES). DES is recognised internationally as the preeminent organisation representing, supporting and resourcing the disability employment sector throughout Australia. Disability Employment Australia supports the Australian Government to deliver high quality employment support to people with disability in Australia.
JobAccess
JobAccess is the national hub for all things disability employment. JobAccess is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. JobAccess provides information on, for example: financial support, workplace modifications, help with finding and changing jobs, creating flexible work environments, links to career advice and training courses, connecting with employers, providers and peak bodies and a range of other tools and resources for people with disability, employers and service providers.
Deaf Connect
Deaf Connect is the largest whole-of-life service provider for Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing Australians, with offices across Queensland and NSW, as well in Adelaide, Melbourne and Darwin.
We stand with the Deaf community to build capacity and influence social change while paying respect to history, culture and language.
The National Relay Service (NRS)
The National Relay Service (NRS) is a free-of-charge Australia-wide phone access service providing phone solutions for people who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment. It is also available to anyone who wants to call a person with a hearing or speech impairment.
Disability Advocacy Finder
The Disability Advocacy Finder is a tool made available by the Department of Social Services (DSS) for the purposes of listing the contact details and locations of disability advocacy agencies. Organisations included on the Disability Advocacy Finder are ones that receive funding from the Commonwealth or a state or territory government to provide advocacy under individual or systemic models of advocacy.
Government Support Resources
ASIC’s First Business App for Young Entrepreneurs
Thinking about going into business for yourself? Getting into small business can be exciting, but there can be a lot of steps involved. ASIC’s First Business app helps you work towards starting your own business. The mobile app provides practical tips, checklists, case studies and links to additional information relating to developing and running a small business.
NSW Industrial Relations (NSW IR)
NSW Industrial Relations (NSW IR) primary responsibilities are to monitor wages, employment rights, obligations and employment conditions in NSW. It is an agency working with employees, employers and their representatives to facilitate equitable, innovative and productive workplace relations.
Centrelink
The Centrelink Master Programme, or more commonly Centrelink, is a master programme of the Australian Government that is managed under the authority of the Department of Human Services. Centrelink delivers a range of government payments and services for retirees, the unemployed, families, carers, parents, people with disabilities, Indigenous Australians, and people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and provides services at times of major change.
Jobs Hub
While many businesses have been adversely affected by COVID-19 and are reducing their workforces, there are some areas of the economy which have an increased demand for workers. This includes jobs in health and care sectors, transport and logistics, some areas of retail, mining and mining services, manufacturing, agriculture and government sectors, among others. The Jobs Hub helps you find advertised vacancies.
jobactive
jobactive is the Australian Government’s way to get more Australians into work. It connects participants with employers and is delivered by a network of jobactive providers in over 1,700 locations across Australia. The jobactive website is delivered by Australian JobSearch — a free online jobs website.
Services Australia
Services Australia is responsible for the development of service delivery policy and provides access to social, health and other payments and services.
Department of Social Services (DSS)
The Department of Social Services (DSS) is the Australian Government’s principal source of advice on social policy. The DSS works in partnership with other government and non-government organisations in the management of a diverse range of programmes and services designed to support and improve the lives of Australians.
IncludeAbility
IncludeAbility is designed to support:
- employers who want to create meaningful employment opportunities for people with disability
- people with disability seeking employment, developing a career or considering self-employment.
Mental Health Resources
beyondblue
beyondblue promotes good mental health, tackles stigma and discrimination, and provides support and information on anxiety, depression and suicide to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
MensLine Australia
MensLine Australia is the national telephone and online support, information and referral service for men with family and relationship concerns. The service is available 24/7 from anywhere in Australia and is staffed by professional counsellors, experienced in men’s issues.
Lifeline
Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Training Resources
NSW Department of Education and Communities
The NSW Department of Education and Communities is committed to improving the social and economic well-being of the people of NSW through the provision of high quality education and training.
The Department of Education, Skills and Employment
The Department of Education, Skills and Employment is responsible for national policies and programmes that help Australians find and keep employment and work in safe, fair and productive workplaces.
Training Services NSW
Training Services NSW in the NSW Department of Industry is responsible for government-funded vocational education and training (VET) in NSW. Training.nsw.gov.au provides information in regards to education and training services in New South Wales for people at every stage of their personal and professional development.
Group Training Australia Limited (GTA)
Group Training Australia Limited (GTA) is the national association representing a network of around 150 group training organisations (GTOs) located throughout metropolitan, regional and remote areas of Australia. Use the Group Training Directory to find a Group Training Organisation near you.
The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training
The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training is committed to ensuring Queenslanders have the education and skills they need to contribute to the economic and social development of Queensland. Trainandemploy.qld.gov.au provides information in regards to education and training services in Queensland for people at every stage of their personal and professional development.
Training.gov.au
Training.gov.au is the National Register on Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Australia. Training.gov.au is the authoritative source of Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) (which consists of training packages, qualifications, units of competency, accredited courses and skill sets) and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) who have the approved scope to deliver Nationally Recognised Training, as required by national and jurisdictional legislation within Australia.
Training Services NSW
Training Services NSW in the NSW Department of Industry is responsible for government-funded vocational education and training (VET) in NSW. Training.nsw.gov.au provides information in regards to education and training services in New South Wales for people at every stage of their personal and professional development.
Australian Apprenticeships Pathways
On the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website you will find detailed information about potential Australian Apprenticeship job options and occupation pathways. You can also take a number of practice aptitude quizzes to see if you are suited to the career pathway of your choice.
My Skills
My Skills website is the national directory of vocational education and training (VET) organisations and courses. It is an Australian Government initiative to enable consumers to search for, and compare, VET courses and training providers.
Employment Resources
Fair Work
The Fair Work Ombudsman enforce compliance with the Fair Work Act, related legislation, awards and registered agreements. They also help employers and employees by providing advice and education on pay rates and workplace conditions.
Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission leads the promotion and protection of human rights in Australia, overseeing the application of federal legislation in the area of human rights, anti-discrimination, social justice and privacy.