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Melbourne International Comedy Festival is one of the world’s great comedy festivals and one of Australia’s largest and most loved cultural events. They’re currently hiring for a range of roles for the 2026 event, including:

• Assistant venue managers
• Marketing coordinators
• Stage managers
• Casual front of house staff.

These fixed-term roles will help you to gain industry experience, learn new skills and expand your network.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival openly encourages applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities, and is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace. To view the full range of roles and apply, head to the festival’s website. If you have any questions, you can reach out to jobs@comedyfestival.com.au.

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 NEP Australia is the nation’s premier outsourced technical production partner, delivering live sports, entertainment and events as part of the Global NEP Network. They have a range of roles available across NSW, Victoria, Brisbane and Perth, including:

• Audio and communications engineers
• Cablehands
• Camera operators.

NEP is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive working environment, specifically dedicated to empowering women in the broadcast industry. Roles are available full-time on site or hybrid, and there are also opportunities for entry-level freelance work.

You can find out more about work at NEP Australia via their careers page. If you have any questions, get in touch with them at careersau@nepinc.com

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Equality Media + Marketing is an independent, people first agency built on the belief that culture and performance grow stronger together. Based in Melbourne, they operate on a hybrid working model and are open to fully remote work arrangements.

Equality Media recruit across a range of areas, including strategy, creative, media and design. They’ve also established ‘Equality Elevate’, a paid internship program designed to open doors for people entering the creative industry.

Equality Media have designed an inclusive workplace that puts people first, with benefits that include:

• 19 days of additional leave covering menopause, menstruation, gender affirmation, grandparents leave, pregnancy loss, carers responsibilities, and ‘Pawternity’.
• Equality time, their full pay, reduced-hours working model that is designed to support balance without compromising career growth.
• Individualised development plans, industry training, and ongoing learning pathways tailored to each person’s goals and career aspirations.

You can find out more about work opportunities with Equality Media on their careers page. If you have any questions, get in touch with Amy Weatherlake, Business Director at Equality Media, via email: amyw@equalitymedia.co

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Applications are now open for apprenticeship and trainee positions. 

The NSW Government has committed to employing an additional 1,000 apprentices and trainees in government agencies and state-owned corporations over three years, until 30 June 2026. This round of of the program will support up to 430 apprenticeship and traineeship roles.

These apprenticeships and traineeship opportunities can help you to:

• earn on the job,
• access excellent career opportunities,
• gain support from highly experienced industry professionals,
• build practical experiences and
• earn nationally recognised qualifications.

These opportunities lead you into careers in cyber security, health services and education. A full list of available roles can be viewed here.

Women returning to work will be prioritised by the NSW Government and they’re particularly interested in applications from Jobs Academy members. If successful, you’ll receive access to a range of support services like mentorship programs and regular check-ins.

Applications are open now. You can find more information about the program on the NSW Government’s website, or by emailing recruitment.1000@det.nsw.edu.au and mentioning you’re a Jobs Academy member.

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Karitane is a not-for-profit organisation and registered charity supporting families to enable children to have the best start in life. They provide support for parents at all stages of the journey via a range of in-person and online services.

Karitane believe in fostering a work environment that supports balance and well-being, and are currently hiring in both volunteer and paid employment roles across NSW. They offer extensive flexible work options to provide you the support you need, including opportunities for:

• remote-work,
• flexible working hours and
• hybrid schedules.

Karitane also offers trained volunteering opportunities to support families with young children. As a volunteer, you’ll drive positive change whilst also making new connections and bolstering your resume. Opportunities include board positions and training that could support a career pathway into allied health assistance.

Roles are available part-time and full-time in both metropolitan and regional areas in NSW. To learn more about working and volunteering for Karitane, head to their website. In your cover letter, make sure to mention you’re a Jobs Academy member.

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With not long to go until the 2026 Census, the Australia Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is hiring people to fill critically important jobs in locations across the country. Jobs are varied, but predominantly involve outreach activities to support high rates of Census participation within communities. 

The ABS is looking for people who: 

• are available to complete paid online training prior to starting work in the field,
• are available to work variable hours for the period of the contract, including weekdays, weekends and evenings,
• are keen to earn extra income in a short-term job and
• want to help make a difference for their community.   

In the coming months additional jobs will be advertised, including those which require no prior experience. These jobs will be important in connecting with and supporting remote and regional communities.

To find out more information and apply, head to the Census’ website.

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LGBTIQ+ Health Australia (LHA) is the national peak health organisation in Australia for organisations and individuals that provide health-related programs, services and research focused on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex people and other sexuality, gender, and bodily diverse people and communities.

LHA is seeking passionate people to join the team in various roles, including policy, communications, research, mental health and suicide prevention and more. Roles are available both full-time and part-time in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra.

LHA’s job listings also mention that flexible work and accessibility arrangements are possible. You can see the full list of open positions and apply through Ethical Jobs.

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Want to help build a greener future?

Nordex are a one of the world’s largest wind turbine manufacturers. As a global company, they understand the importance of employing a diverse workforce that reflects the communities they serve and are always on the lookout for people to join the team.

In particular, Nordex are committed to promoting gender equality in the wind industry. That’s why they’ve implemented specific initiatives to ensure women are given equal opportunity, such as their target to maintain 40% female participation in their talent development programs.

Positions at Nordex range from IT administrators to wind turbine technicians. These roles are available full-time and part-time and flexible working arrangements are possible. Nordex will have a hiring drive starting in September.

To find out more about work at Nordex, head to their careers portal. In your application, be sure to mention you’re a Jobs Academy member.

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