Chisholm Skills and Jobs Centre

The Chisholm Skills and Jobs Centre is part of a statewide Victorian Government program to assist the community, potential students, job seekers, and employers.

All Skills and Jobs Centres services are FREE. They provide job seekers with advice on job opportunities, training advice and link them to a range of services across Melbourne’s south east.

A specialist team of career professionals help jobseekers looking to enter the workforce, start training or re-skill. They also match employers with qualified job seekers to assist with their workforce needs.

Support is provided for individuals, employers and schools.

Support provided includes:

  • one on one career advice and counselling

  • information on job and training opportunities

  • weekly workshops to help job seekers prepare for their next role

  • training options and pathway advice for upskilling employees

  • apprenticeship and traineeship advice

  • referrals and job matching to local employment opportunities

  • referrals to welfare support and financial advice

  • the latest information on government incentives, employment trends and in-demand skills.

Approximately 63% of clientele serviced are from the migrant/refugee community.

Key Support Services

  • Workshops

Chisholm Skills and Jobs Centre holds free weekly workshops to help job seekers find a job.

Call us on 9212 4909 so we can book you into a suitable workshop or complete an enquiry form and we will call you back.

You can also follow us on Eventbrite for information and bookings for current events and workshops.

  • Vacancies

For current vacancies, follow and like our Skills and Jobs Facebook page or contact our team and we can tell you about current job roles.

We help people secure jobs across various industry sectors. This includes carpentry, plumbing, electrical, engineering, support work, business/administration, hospitality, electrical, hair and beauty, IT, automotive and many others.

  • Career Counselling

Our team of Career Counsellors are committed to supporting you in making a successful transition to employment and/or further study.

Our Careers Counsellors can give you targeted careers advice and help including:

  • career exploration (including basic assessment)

  • information about current job market and career opportunities, and what your employer might expect from you

  • support recommitting to your course, or exploring alternative pathways or course options

  • pathways planning and goal setting

  • volunteering and work experience opportunities

  • practical support with job applications, and preparing for interviews

  • job seeking strategies

  • general course advice

  • help preparing VTAC applications.

  • work readiness

  • pre- and post-placement support

  • checking online job application

  • referral to support services like personal counselling, Centrelink, and Job Active.

Appointments can be face to face, online or via phone.

For more information or to make a one-on-one appointment, contact Student Support on 1300 244 746 (option 4) or careers@chisholm.edu.au.

Locations and Hours

Opening hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Staff are located at various locations across the South East of Melbourne:

  • Dandenong

    • 228 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong, Vic, 3175

    • open Monday to Friday

  • Doveton

    • Doveton College - 62 Tristania Street, Doveton Victoria 3177

    • open Mondays

  • Frankston North

    • 26 Mahogany Ave Frankston North

    • Open Mondays

  • Pakenham

    • Pakenham Learn Local - 6B Henry Street, Pakenham 3810

    • open Tuesdays

For further information, please call 9212 4909, or email skillsandjobs@chisholm.edu.au or complete the enquiry form.

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