Employment Support
Employment Support Program
Our Employment Support Program helps you get your next job, whether you have years of experience or you're joining the workforce for the first time. The program is made up of One-to-one Empolyment Support appointments and group Job Skills Workshops, both of which are delivered by volunteers from Ubuntu Australia.
The program helps with:
- Reviewing your resume or cover letter
- Advice on how to tailor your resume and cover letter to attract a future employer
- Responding to a selection criteria
- Interview tips and skills
One-to-one appointments
You can get personalised employment advice and help with your resume at our One-to-One Employment Support appointments, if you're a City of Belmont resident. You'll be guided by volunteer experts, who come from diverse professional and multicultural backgrounds and have over 30 years of collective mentoring experience, from Ubuntu Australia.
One-to one Employment Support sessions are held at the Ruth Faulkner Library from 10am to 11:30am on alternating Saturdays (excluding January), based on availability. Appointments must be made in advance.
Please only complete the Employment Support Program expression of interest form below if you are a City of Belmont resident. If you are not, please see information below on the Job Skills Group workshops, which are available to the wider community.
Ubuntu Australia is a not-for-profit charity supporting migrants, multicultural communities and those less fortunate in the society. It is run entirely by volunteers, and while they aim to schedule your appointment as soon as possible, your patience is appreciated.
If you would prefer to print and handwrite the form, please see the Employment Support Program Application Form and email it to info@ubuntuaustralia.com.
Collection Notice
The City of Belmont collects personal information for the purposes of the Employment Support program. Without this, we may be unable to assist you with employment support services.
The City may disclose this personal information to third party providers to deliver services and programs, to communicate with residents or to undertake satisfaction surveys of our services and programs.
Information you disclose is collected in accordance with the Local Government Act 1995 and associated regulations and the Privacy Act 1988. You can access and request amendments to your personal information by contacting the City of Belmont in writing. Visit our privacy policy at www.belmont.wa.gov.au/privacy for more information on how the City of Belmont treats personal information.
Job Skills Group Workshops
Learn to stand out to employers and land your next job at our quarterly Job Skills Workshops, delivered by volunteers from Ubuntu Australia. In these free, informative, and interactive workshops you'll:
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learn how to make a job application that gets employers' attention
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get advice to make your resume standout from the pack
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discover how to put your best foot forward in job interview, with interview tips, tricks, and preparation
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learn how to get a government job, and how the employment process differs from the private sector.
After these workshops, there may be opportunities for one-on-one mentoring support with the experts from Ubuntu Australia.
Workshops will be held quartlery from 10:30am to 12:30pm at the Ruth Faulkner Library on the following dates:
- Saturday 15 August 2026
- Saturday 21 November 2026
- Saturday 27 February 2027
- Saturday 22 May 2027
Register below or via Humanitix.
Other employment support
Kaleidoscope Initiative by Australian Red Cross
The Kaleidoscope Initiative provides free five-day Workplace Readiness Training and a 12-week one-on-one Mentoring Program for migrants of any visa background wanting to reconnect with their chosen field in WA.
Jobs & Skills Centres
Western Australia's Jobs & Skills Centres are one-stop shops for careers, training and employment advice and assistance. Services are free, and accessible to all members of the community. The centres are located throughout Perth and regional WA, with additional outreach locations for regional areas.
Multicultural Services Centre WA has a Jobs & Skills Centre in Cannington and offers a range of employment and education advice for people from a culturally and linguistically diverse background. For a full list of their services visit Jobs and Skills Centre (JSC) - MSCWA.