Our projects
Our work is shaped by the needs of our region. Through carefully designed, place based initiatives, we connect employers, industry and the community while supporting local people to access employment opportunities. By strengthening employment pathways, and supporting local industries, we help develop practical solutions to workforce challenges specific to our local economy.
Talking Transport – Portland
As part of the South Coast of Victoria Local Jobs Program’s Talking Transport project, community members, employers, education providers, government agencies and not-for-profit organisations came together in Portland to explore how transport can better connect people to employment, education, training and essential services. Facilitated by Kelly Mason, CEO of...
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Talking Transport – Hamilton
As part of the South Coast of Victoria Local Jobs Program’s Talking Transport project, community members, employers, education providers, government agencies and not-for-profit organisations came together in Hamilton to explore how transport can better connect people to employment, education, training, healthcare and community life. Facilitated by Kelly Mason, CEO of...
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Talking Transport – Colac
As part of the South Coast of Victoria Local Jobs Program’s Talking Transport project, community members, employers, education providers, government agencies and not-for-profit organisations came together in Colac to explore how transport can better connect people to employment, education, training and essential services. Facilitated by Kelly Mason, CEO of Bounce...
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Talking Transport – Warrnambool Appreciative Inquiry
Talking Transport Warrnambool Report Over the past year, the South Coast of Victoria Local Jobs Program secured funding to deliver four regional Appreciative Inquiry workshops exploring how transport can better connect people to employment, education, training, health services and community life. The project brought together representatives from business, education providers,...
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The Comeback Collective
This August, a powerful collaboration of community organisations, employment services, education providers, and local employers will come together to deliver The Comeback Collective, an innovative program designed to support mature-age women as they rebuild confidence, reconnect with opportunity, and take the next step in their employment journey. Delivered through a...
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Local Jobs Cross Border Summit
Early June, the Green Triangle region played host to a powerful demonstration of what genuine collaboration can achieve. Held in Mount Gambier, the Local Jobs Cross Border Workforce Summit brought together employers, training providers, employment services, and government stakeholders from both South Australia and Victoria to examine the shared workforce...
Find out moreVirtual Drivers Academy, a project made possible through Brophy Family & Youth, Warrnambool Library, are-able and Local Jobs
The Virtual Driver Academy is a free learn-to-drive simulation experience at the Warrnambool Library that uses MyDrive School technology. Designed to allow learner drivers to gain confidence and skills in a safe and comfortable environment. With the Virtual Driver Academy, you can: Gain confidence: Practice driving in a safe, stress-free...
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Quarterly employer insights to inform regional workforce priorities
We work closely with local employers to capture real time insights into recruitment conditions and skills shortages across our region. Through our Quarterly Labour Market Skills and Trends Survey, employers share what’s changing on the ground – what roles are hardest to fill, emerging skill gaps, and recruitment pressures. These...
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Talking transport: turning possibility into action across South Coast Victoria
The Talking Transport initiative has been delivered in April 2026 across four locations in South Coast Victoria – Hamilton, Portland, Warrnambool and Colac – bringing together communities, employers, service providers and stakeholders as part of the South Coast Victoria Workforce Australia Local Jobs initiative. Facilitated in partnership with Kelly Mason...
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Spotlight on the South Coast: Careers in Caring
The Spotlight on the South Coast: Careers in Caring initiative began with a storytelling workshop led by Robert Moorman of Hunting With Pixels, bringing together local organisations and individuals to uncover the everyday heroes of our region. Through these connections, we met people working, thriving, and deeply committed to care...
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Careers in Caring video series: Tamara’s story (nursing)
We bring career pathways to life by sharing powerful, local stories. Our Careers in Caring video series features five short films celebrating everyday people across South Coast Victoria who are making a meaningful impact in care roles. From young people to career changers and mature age workers, these stories show...
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Careers in Caring video series: Barry’s story (disability support work)
We shine a light on meaningful career pathways by sharing real, local stories. Barry’s journey reminds us that caring careers are often a natural fit for people driven by empathy, values, and a desire to make a difference. This story speaks to career changers, natural carers, and anyone feeling called...
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Inspiring regional career pathways through collaboration
A shared priority across towns and LGAs in our region is ensuring young people clearly understand the breadth of opportunities available locally. Supporting young people to stay, return, and build their careers in the region is critical to sustaining our workforce, strengthening communities, and securing long term regional growth. In...
Find out moreTalking Transport – Portland
As part of the South Coast of Victoria Local Jobs Program’s Talking Transport project, community members, employers, education providers, government agencies and not-for-profit organisations came together in Portland to explore how transport can better connect people to employment, education, training and essential services. Facilitated by Kelly Mason, CEO of...
Find out moreTalking Transport – Hamilton
As part of the South Coast of Victoria Local Jobs Program’s Talking Transport project, community members, employers, education providers, government agencies and not-for-profit organisations came together in Hamilton to explore how transport can better connect people to employment, education, training, healthcare and community life. Facilitated by Kelly Mason, CEO of...
Find out moreTalking Transport – Colac
As part of the South Coast of Victoria Local Jobs Program’s Talking Transport project, community members, employers, education providers, government agencies and not-for-profit organisations came together in Colac to explore how transport can better connect people to employment, education, training and essential services. Facilitated by Kelly Mason, CEO of Bounce...
Find out moreTalking Transport – Warrnambool Appreciative Inquiry
Talking Transport Warrnambool Report Over the past year, the South Coast of Victoria Local Jobs Program secured funding to deliver four regional Appreciative Inquiry workshops exploring how transport can better connect people to employment, education, training, health services and community life. The project brought together representatives from business, education providers,...
Find out moreVirtual Drivers Academy, a project made possible through Brophy Family & Youth, Warrnambool Library, are-able and Local Jobs
The Virtual Driver Academy is a free learn-to-drive simulation experience at the Warrnambool Library that uses MyDrive School technology. Designed to allow learner drivers to gain confidence and skills in a safe and comfortable environment. With the Virtual Driver Academy, you can: Gain confidence: Practice driving in a safe, stress-free...
Find out moreQuarterly employer insights to inform regional workforce priorities
We work closely with local employers to capture real time insights into recruitment conditions and skills shortages across our region. Through our Quarterly Labour Market Skills and Trends Survey, employers share what’s changing on the ground – what roles are hardest to fill, emerging skill gaps, and recruitment pressures. These...
Find out moreThe Comeback Collective
This August, a powerful collaboration of community organisations, employment services, education providers, and local employers will come together to deliver The Comeback Collective, an innovative program designed to support mature-age women as they rebuild confidence, reconnect with opportunity, and take the next step in their employment journey. Delivered through a...
Find out moreLocal Jobs Cross Border Summit
Early June, the Green Triangle region played host to a powerful demonstration of what genuine collaboration can achieve. Held in Mount Gambier, the Local Jobs Cross Border Workforce Summit brought together employers, training providers, employment services, and government stakeholders from both South Australia and Victoria to examine the shared workforce...
Find out moreTalking transport: turning possibility into action across South Coast Victoria
The Talking Transport initiative has been delivered in April 2026 across four locations in South Coast Victoria – Hamilton, Portland, Warrnambool and Colac – bringing together communities, employers, service providers and stakeholders as part of the South Coast Victoria Workforce Australia Local Jobs initiative. Facilitated in partnership with Kelly Mason...
Find out moreSpotlight on the South Coast: Careers in Caring
The Spotlight on the South Coast: Careers in Caring initiative began with a storytelling workshop led by Robert Moorman of Hunting With Pixels, bringing together local organisations and individuals to uncover the everyday heroes of our region. Through these connections, we met people working, thriving, and deeply committed to care...
Find out moreCareers in Caring video series: Tamara’s story (nursing)
We bring career pathways to life by sharing powerful, local stories. Our Careers in Caring video series features five short films celebrating everyday people across South Coast Victoria who are making a meaningful impact in care roles. From young people to career changers and mature age workers, these stories show...
Find out moreCareers in Caring video series: Barry’s story (disability support work)
We shine a light on meaningful career pathways by sharing real, local stories. Barry’s journey reminds us that caring careers are often a natural fit for people driven by empathy, values, and a desire to make a difference. This story speaks to career changers, natural carers, and anyone feeling called...
Find out moreInspiring regional career pathways through collaboration
A shared priority across towns and LGAs in our region is ensuring young people clearly understand the breadth of opportunities available locally. Supporting young people to stay, return, and build their careers in the region is critical to sustaining our workforce, strengthening communities, and securing long term regional growth. In...
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