Register your interest

Jobs Academy is completely free with no cost to participants, thanks to government funding.

We encourage Jobs Academy participants to allocate 1-2 hours to the program each week. Some weeks may require more, and others less.

We’ve designed Jobs Academy to work within your schedule so everything is online, flexible and self-paced.

Applying for Jobs Academy is a straightforward process.

When applications are open: all you need to do is complete the application form where we’ll ask some questions about you, your career goals and why you want to join the program.

The application form takes less than 15 minutes to complete and after you hit the ‘submit’ button – you’ve officially applied for Jobs Academy! It’s that simple.

When applications are closed: still make sure to submit an expression of interest. Those who submit an expression of interest will be the first to know when the next intake opens.

Jobs Academy is fully virtual and open to women across Australia, including those in regional, remote and rural areas.

It’s our goal to help you develop the confidence, capabilities and connections to forge ahead with your career – regardless of where you’re located.

You gain access to the curated Jobs Academy program, designed to give you clarity around your career goals and the confidence to move forward. Please don’t feel pressured to ‘do everything’. 

You can lean on the resources that are relevant to you, at a time that suits your schedule. Along the way, you'll also hear from employers, receive advice from experts, and be connected with hundreds of other women and gender diverse people. 

As a Jobs Academy member, you will have access to:

• Your Dashboard which includes important announcements, a calendar of upcoming events and a digital library of written, video and podcast resources, to support your search for work.
• A Learning Hub of self-guided courses that will help you articulate your skills and strengths, update or create a resume, navigate an evolving job market, and much more.
• Mentoring and coaching delivered through small group workshops and inspirational webinars, and hosted by experienced professionals who will boost your confidence and clarity.
• Jobs and Skills Fairs that connect members with employers, training organisations and pathway programs in a live online environment.
• Community and networking via our vibrant and supportive Facebook community, plus a virtual ticket to the annual FW Leadership Summit, held in March.

In other words? Everything you need to kickstart your return-to-work journey.

We know that women over 40 are highly valued employees. And yet research shows that not only do women face greater barriers to employment than men, but those barriers become more entrenched as we get older.

The result is that older Australian women are at risk of retiring with little to no superannuation, with a growing number retiring into poverty.

If you are younger than 40, please still register your interest. We plan to expand Jobs Academy to more women and would love to include you in the future.

Jobs Academy is designed to help you find a job and build a secure, rewarding career.

The application survey helps us identify who will benefit most from Jobs Academy and provides a benchmark against which to measure the impact of the program.

Jobs Academy proudly partners with employers that offer flexible work and supportive environments. You’ll have the opportunity to meet them through our virtual Jobs and Skills Fairs, where jobs, training and returnship programs will be advertised.

Our career development and training program will give you the best possible chance of success. The purpose and passion of our Jobs Academy team is to equip you with the tools you need to land your next job, on your own terms.

Jobs Academy is designed to support women who face barriers to employment. This means we welcome participants who are unemployed, underemployed, in unsecure casual employment or who need to make a change.

Searching for work can be challenging and emotional, as well as exciting. Transitioning back to work is also overwhelming for many women, especially after a prolonged career break.

If you’re struggling and require professional support, our team can connect you with external support services, run by experienced mental health professionals.

Jobs Academy will include a year-long series of webinars, virtual mentoring sessions and online events. Our sessions cover a whole host of topics designed to be relevant to any industry.

We’ll cover important topics like resumes, cover letters and selection criteria, negotiating flexible work arrangements, confidence in the workplace, managing up, managing stress and financial literacy, to name but a few.