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What job is right for me?

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Occupations and job roles

Before you start a job or commit to studying for a career, it’s important to consider if it’s a good fit for you. To explore various career options, visit the occupation profiles search(Opens in a new tab/window) on the Jobs and Skills WA website. 

Knowing your skills

Understanding the skills and abilities you can offer the workforce is crucial in finding jobs that suit you. Recognising your strengths and effectively communicating them to employers will enhance your chances of securing the right job. You may also discover areas where additional training or study could benefit you. For valuable information and resources on identifying your skills or gaining new ones visit Jobs and Skills WA(Opens in a new tab/window) and scroll to ‘Know your skills and abilities’. 

It’s also important to recognise that your life experience has given you many skills and abilities that would be valued by an employer.  

Whether you’re just starting out, exploring your options, or restarting your career journey - your life experience can help you get a job. Visit the Your life experience section of the Jobs & Skills WA website(Opens in a new tab/window), to find out more.  

Overseas qualifications, skills recognition and licensing

When you arrive in WA it can be useful to get recognition of your overseas qualifications and skills to help you find employment or enrol in further study. 

Even if you have already had your skills assessed as part of a visa application, there may be further steps you will need to complete once you arrive. 

Get in person career support across WA

Did you know there are 19 Jobs and Skills Centres located on TAFE campuses throughout Perth and regional WA? These centres provide free, in person advice and assistance for careers, training and job ready support If you would like to speak to someone about your job hunt or career, the Jobs and Skills Centres are a great place to start. 

The centres also provide free workshops; and specialised services for Aboriginal jobseekers, ex-offenders, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

Find out more about Jobs and Skills Centres.(Opens in a new tab/window) 
 
If you are located in Western Australia you can visit or call 13 64 64 for FREE career advice and support from your local Jobs and Skills Centre(Opens in a new tab/window). 

Free workplace training and mentoring for onshore migrants 

Would you like free training to prepare you for employment in your chosen profession in WA? In partnership with Australian Red Cross, Evolve WA is delivering a free five-day Workplace Readiness Training workshop covering workplace communication, employment rights, pay and obligations to prepare skilled migrants for employment in WA. 

Graduates of the workshop are eligible to access a 12-week mentor program to improve their employment potential. 

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Job opportunities in WA

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Moving to WA for work?

Learn more about migrating or moving to WA to live and work, finding accommodation and getting around.