Finding Work
Saturdays | 1 pm to 3 pm | St Kilda Library
Need help finding a job?
Book a free 45-minute one-on-one appointment with our volunteer job coach.
We’ll help you:
- Build confidence and motivation
- Improve your digital skills
- Write a résumé and prepare for interviews
- Get career advice based on your strengths
- Learn where to look for jobs and how to apply
Whether you’re new to the workforce, changing careers, or just feeling stuck, we’re here to help.
Come along and meet Marcia for helping finding your next job.
Reserve Your Spots
Accessibility
These sessions are FREE and you can book via the link below or by giving us a call.
These sessions are wheelchair accessible. If you require any additional needs to enjoy these sessions, please contact us so we can help accommodate.
Phone: (03) 9209 6655
Email: libprograms@portphillip.vic.gov.au
Online Resources for Job Seekers
Job Search Platforms
Seek – The biggest job board in Australia.
Indeed – Aggregates job listings from multiple sources.
LinkedIn Jobs – Ideal for networking and finding roles through connections.
Thrive Youth Pathways Program - designed to equip young people aged 16 to 25 with the necessary skills for entering the workforce.
Careers at the City of Port Phillip - Use this to search for jobs at City of Port Phillip.
Victorian Government jobs - Jobs in Victorian state government departments.
APS jobs - Jobs in federal government departments across Australia. This site does not cover state or local government departments.
Backpacker job board - Jobs for backpackers across Australia.
Fruit picking jobs - Site advertising harvest work across Australia.
Résumé & Cover Letter Tools
Canva – Free résumé and cover letter templates you can customize.
The Perfect Resume in 15 minutes or less! by Professor Heather Austin.
Resume Writing Webinar from LTU Careers.
Write an Amazing Cover Letter! by Karen Woodin-Rodrigues, Career Coach.
Cover Letters Webinar from LTU Careers.
Addressing Key Selection Criteria Webinar from LTU Careers.
Motivation & Confidence Boost
TED Talks – Inspiring career-related talks.
Headspace – Meditation and stress management (helpful during job search).
Career & Skills Development
LinkedIn Learning – Courses on everything from Excel to leadership.
Fitted For Work - Helps women experiencing disadvantage get work, keep work and be supported in their working life.
Matchworks - Focus on disability employment.
Job and Skills Australia – Provides trends and insights into the Australian job market.
Skills for Jobs – Australian government career resources and job market info.