Careers Week: The Value and Impact of Volunteering
2026-05-11 14:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Visy Cares Hub, 80B Harvester Road, Sunshine, VIC, 3020, Australia
Volunteering is a great pathway to paid employment. It helps you gain real-world experience, build workplace skills like communication and teamwork, and grow your confidence. It’s also a chance to meet new people and be part of a supportive community.
In this session, Brimbank’s Volunteer Coordinator will explain how to apply, the roles available, what to expect, and how volunteering at Brimbank can support your employment goals.

Careers Week: Careers in Brimbank Libraries
2026-05-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Sunshine Library, 301 Hampshire Rd, Sunshine, VIC, 3020, Australia
Join us for an engaging career session featuring a panel discussion and interactive activities designed to help you explore the wide range of roles available in libraries.
Gain valuable insights from professionals in the field and discover the skills, pathways, and opportunities that could shape your future career.

Job application support
2026-05-12 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-13 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-14 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-15 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-18 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-19 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-20 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-21 10:00 - 16:30 and 9 more dates | Visy Cares Hub, 80B Harvester Road, Sunshine, VIC, 3020, Australia
How we can help:

Resume and cover letter review and ideas for improvements.
Tips for navigating job searching and applying online.
Referral to other supports, such as mock interviews, professional careers counselling, and free-of-charge or low cost training programs.

How it works:
You can either drop in during our opening hours or book an appointment below. Sessions usually go for 30mins and are offered free-of-charge. Once here, you’ll chat with one of our team members about your interests, strengths and goals, and together we’ll work out how we can best support you.
Who is this for:
Everyone! Whether you’re getting ready to apply for your first ever job; you’re thinking about a career change; or you’re looking to return to the workforce after some time off, the team at Brimbank Learning Futures are here to help.
Register here

Career Counselling
2026-05-13 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-20 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-27 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-03 13:00 - 17:00 | St Albans Library, 71A Alfrieda St, St Albans, VIC, 3021, Australia
Book a one-hour session with a Careers Consultant from VU Skills and Jobs Centre.
Email blfvisycareshub@brimbank.vic.gov.au to book.

Careers Week: Careers in Brimbank Leisure Centres
2026-05-13 16:30 - 17:30 | Brimbank Aquatic And Wellness Centre, 90 Taylors Rd, Keilor Downs, VIC, 3038, Australia
Come for a tour of Brimbank’s award winning Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre and learn about the variety of roles available – from customer service to lifeguards, swim teachers and more.

Mock Interviews
2026-05-14 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-21 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-28 14:00 - 17:00 | Visy Cares Hub, 80B Harvester Road, Sunshine, VIC, 3020, Australia
Book a half hour session with us and we’ll help you practise for your upcoming interview, or interviews in general!
Simply let us know what role you’re applying for and we’ll tailor the interview to match. We’ll also provide feedback and tips and tricks to help you work on your craft.
Drop-ins also welcome, however we may not always be able to accomodate if someone else is booked in!
Book here

Careers Week: Job Readiness for Your Future
2026-05-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Visy Cares Hub, 80B Harvester Road, Sunshine, VIC, 3020, Australia
Join Fitted For Work for a free, youth focused workshop designed to help young women and gender diverse people build confidence and get job ready! Fitted for Work is a national not-for-profit organisation that supports women and gender diverse jobseekers with free job readiness support to help them build confidence, secure work, keep work and thrive in work.
What you’ll get out of this session:

An understanding of growth industries and where jobs are
Uncover your skills and strengths and learn how to communicate them confidently
Insights on recruitment, including AI and Applicant Tracking Software
Practical tips for resumes and cover letters

You’ll also discover how Fitted for Work can support you with free ongoing programs and services to help you take your next step toward employment.
Light refreshments will be provided.
NOTE: This session has been designed for people aged between 15 and 25 who identify as a woman or gender diverse.

Careers Week: Facilitation Training for Brimbank Youth
2026-05-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Visy Cares Hub, 80B Harvester Road, Sunshine, VIC, 3020, Australia
Are you a young person eager to gain the confidence and skills to lead workshops, sessions, and events—both in-person and online? This interactive training will give you practical tools to facilitate with impact. You’ll learn how to:

Overcome fear of the stage
Connect with your audience
Use safe and culturally appropriate storytelling and
Practice real-world facilitation scenarios

Register today and develop the skills that will set you apart!

Construction Industry Induction Course - May 2026 Intake
2026-05-22 09:30 - 16:00 | Visy Cares Hub, 80B Harvester Road, Sunshine, VIC, 3020, Australia
(VIC) White Card – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry – CPCWHS1001
Register only if you live or work in Brimbank.
The construction induction card (white card) course provides you with the mandatory work health and safety training required to work in the construction industry.
You’ll learn:

How to develop personal safety awareness and knowledge of health and safety legislative requirements in order to work safely and prevent injury/harm to self or others.
Identifying and orally reporting common construction hazards, understanding basic risk control measures, and identifying procedures for responding to potential incidents and emergencies.
Correctly selecting and fitting common personal protective equipment (PPE) used for construction work.

This course will be delivered by Jesuit Community College.
Fee: $20
Once registered, Brimbank Learning Futures will provide you a link to complete a compulsory enrolment form for Jesuit Community College
As this is an accredited course, a unique student identifier (USI) is required. To create one or retrieve an existing USI, click here
This course is only for those who live, work or study in Brimbank.
