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Workinitiatives is a connected network of jobs, skills and migration pathways and platforms for Australia's workforce. Job seekers, learners and visa applicants come here to find work, training and migration support. Employers, recruiters and migration specialists use the same network to hire and connect with talent. Our community-controlled and industry-led platforms share one set of jobs, users and employer tools, so a single profile works across all of them.
Yes. Creating a profile, searching and applying for jobs are all free.
No. Workinitiatives is a network of jobs, skills and migration platforms. Employers and recruiters post their own roles, and you apply to them directly.
Our network includes location sites, such as WorkinNT and WorkinNewcastle and industry sites such as WorkinHospo. Migration Marketplace, MigratetoAustralia and Talent Mobility Hub provide support with migration and relocation pathways.
You can sign up by uploading your resume, with a social media login or with your email address. Uploading your resume helps to fill in your profile for you. Once you fill in your preferences, we'll serve you recommended jobs.
Select Forgot password on the login page and enter your email address. We'll send you a link to reset it. If it doesn't arrive within a few minutes, check your spam or junk folder.
You control who sees your profile. When you add or edit any section, you can choose to share that information with migration specialists, job posting companies, or both. If you leave both unticked, that section stays private.
When you apply for a job, the employer will see the profile sections you've shared with job posting companies, plus any documents you attach. You can check exactly what was shared with each employer by going to Jobs and selecting View Job.
Yes. Set it up once and use it on every Workinitiatives platform.
No. Anyone can search for jobs. You'll need a free profile to apply and track your applications.
Every application you make through your profile is saved in one place under the "Jobs" tab in your profile, so you can see what you've applied for and follow any updates.
Yes. Set them up in your profile and we'll let you know when matching roles are posted. You can control how often you receive job recommendations. Log in to your WorkInitiatives account, navigate to Profile > Jobs > Recommendations, then select Job Alerts. There you can choose your preferred notification frequency.
It shows who the employer will accept applications from: Australian residents, international candidates or working holiday makers.
Yes. Searching and comparing courses costs nothing. Fees are set by each provider.
Workinitiatives isn't the training provider. When you find a course you like, you'll be taken to the provider's page to make an enquiry and enrol.
It depends on the course, the provider and your circumstances. Any funding or subsidies on offer are shown on the course listing, and the provider can confirm whether you're eligible.
Employers in selected regional postcodes can post job ads for free on our location platform. A pay as you go job ad costs $249. Job packs and monthly subscriptions bring the price per ad down. See all pricing
A standard job ad stays live for 30 days. Free local job ads run for 10 days.
Yes, you can edit most job ads once they're live. Labour market testing ads are the exception, because they can't be changed after publishing.
A featured ad sits at the top of search results so more job seekers see it. Featured ad credits come with monthly subscriptions or can be added on.
Yes. Add users to your employer account and set their permissions, so each person can access what they need.
Yes. Employer accounts include reference checks and work rights checks, and every pay as you go ad comes with three visa checks.
Yes. Post roles for clients, switch between client companies in one account and source candidates from across the network.
Labour market testing is proof that you've advertised a role in Australia before nominating an overseas worker for a sponsored visa. Read our guide to labour market testing.
Yes. Open your job ad to international candidates, or use the Talent Mobility Hub to find job ready talent who need visa sponsorship.
Most people do. Australian citizens and permanent residents don't, and New Zealand citizens generally receive work rights when they arrive.
Search Migration Marketplace and filter by location, area of practice and industry, then book a consultation from their profile.
A MARN is a Migration Agents Registration Number. Every registered migration agent in Australia has one, and it's shown on each specialist's Migration Marketplace profile. You can check it on the official register held by the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority.
Community platforms are local jobs and skills sites for a council, region or community, connected to the wider network and powered by Workinitiatives technology.
Industry platforms are dedicated workforce sites for a single industry, like hospitality, construction or early learning.
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Our help centre has guides for job seekers, employers, recruiters, migration specialists and partners.
We take your data security and privacy seriously. Stored candidate and employer data is encrypted and only shared with the people you choose to connect with through the platform. You also decide who on your team can access your account by adding users and setting their permissions. For more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, please review our Privacy Policy.