Checking local newspapers and internet job sites daily to see if any Australian Apprenticeships are currently available is one part of an effective job hunting strategy. Here is a list of job sites that may help you keep in touch with these resources.
Another part of your job hunting strategy should be to find opportunities yourself by looking for employers likely to employ people in the occupation or industry you are interested in. You should also make sure that family, friends, and as many contacts as you can, know that you are looking for an Australian Apprenticeship. Go to the 'Tips for finding an Australian Apprenticeships' for more information.
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Group Training Organisations
http://www.grouptraining.com.au/Contact/contact_gto.html
Group Training is an arrangement where a Group Training Organisation (GTO) employs Australian Apprentices and hires them to other businesses, called host employers, while they are undertaking their training.
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Employment Services Providers
http://jobsearch.gov.au/provider/ProviderLocation.aspx?ProviderType=JNS&
National network of around 200 private, community and government organisations dedicated to finding jobs for unemployed people, particularly the long term unemployed. Employment services providers offer flexible and tailored assistance to job seekers, depending on their level of need.
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Australian Job Search
http://jobsearch.gov.au/findajob/maplvl1.aspx
This site can be used to find Australian Apprenticeship vacancies. You will need to click on the appropriate state, search in your desired location and select 'Australian Apprenticeships'.
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Seek
http://www.seek.com.au/
We suggest that you type in "apprenticeship" or "traineeship" under key words and select your location and then hit search.
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Jobsearch
http://www.jobsearch.com.au/
Includes links to a wide range of key job websites in Australia. We suggest that when you choose the website or work type that you type in "apprenticeship" or "traineeship" under key words and select your location and then hit search.
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Jobstralia
http://www.jobstralia.com/
Jobstralia is a job search engine which gathers available positions from other job search websites as well as newspapers. To search for Australian Apprenticeship positions, type 'apprentice' or 'trainee' in to the search field and enter your postcode.
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Career One
http://www.careerone.com.au/
We suggest that you type in "apprenticeship" or "traineeship" under key words and select your location and then hit search.
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Careerjet
http://www.careerjet.com.au/
We suggest that you type in "apprenticeship" or "traineeship" under key words and select your location and then hit search.
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Indeed.com is a search engine for jobs, allowing job seekers to find jobs posted on thousands of company career sites and job boards. We suggest that you type in "apprenticeship" or "traineeship" in the "What" field.
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ApprenticeshipCentral is a job search site dedicated to apprenticeships and traineeships in Australia.
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This website allows apprentices and potential employers and group training organisations in Victoria and New South Wales to register their details and will match listings by trade, year level and location. Registration is free, and listings are valid for 60 days.
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Mitula
http://jobs.mitula.com.au/
Type either 'apprentice' or 'trainee' into the search field to browse Australian Apprenticeship vacancies across Australia.
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We suggest that you type in "apprenticeship" or "traineeship" under key words and select your location and then hit search.
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Centrelink Services
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/subjects/looking-for-work
Centrelink can support jobseekers with a range of services and programs.
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OlderWorkers.com.au
http://www.olderworkers.com.au/index.php?page=en_Jobseekers
Olderworkers.com.au is a unique website where older job seekers (specifically 45 years of age and over) can go to apply for vacant positions. You will need to type 'apprentice' or 'trainee' in to the search field to bring up all Australian Apprenticeships vacancies.
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The National Apprenticeships Program (NAP) was developed by East Coast Apprenticeships in QLD to address the growing shortage of skilled workers in the minerals and energy sectors.
It offers Advanced Entry Adult Apprenticeship scheme – an innovative alternative for talented Australians with extensive trade skills and experience, but not necessarily a formal qualification, to complete trade training, potentially within 18 months.
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The Managing Apprentice Progression (MAP) pilot program is being conducted by EE-Oz on behalf of a consortium of industry partners.
In its first year the program will include up to 1000 apprentices and the program will track the progress of each individual apprentice against the electrical trade qualification (Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician - UEE30811).
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Environmental Jobs
http://environmentaljobs.com.au/jobs
Environmental Jobs Network job site deals with a range of job options that may include entry-level employment or Australian Apprenticeships.
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Health Job Search
http://www.healthjobsearch.com.au/
This site lists Health sector jobs across Victoria. Traineeships and Apprenticeships may be listed along with a broad range of professional and para-professional vacancies.
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Mining Careers
http://www.miningcareers.com/make_a_start/apprenticeships_and_traineeships
Australian Apprenticeships are a great way to learn and train on-the-job within the minerals industry.
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Search for government jobs in the NT.
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A QLD Government website for out-of-trade apprentices and prospective employers.
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Victorian Automotive Job Finder (VACC)
http://www.vacc.com.au/ApprenticeshipsTraining/VACCJobFinder/tabid/3469/Default.aspx
VACC Job Finder - look here for apprenticeships in automotive free of charge.
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A free online apprentice and trainee vacancy listing service for employers and prospective apprentices and trainees.
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NSW Schools Industry Partnership advice on finding an Apprenticeship.
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Be one. find One. Recruitment site by GTA VIC, GTA NSW and Vic State Govt.