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Useful contacts - apprenticeships and traineeships

This list contains contacts and resources for anyone seeking an apprenticeship or traineeship, as well as potential employers.

Whether you're wanting to understand more about what's available or looking for local organisations to get you started, there is plenty of information here to help.


General information

For general information about apprenticeships and traineeships.

OrganisationService providedContact
Apprenticeship Support AustraliaInformation for apprentices and employers starting out.

1300 363 831

[email protected]

Australian Apprenticeships Australian Government information about becoming an apprentice or trainee.

1300 488 064

[email protected]


Apprenticeship Network providers

Your first point of contact about an apprenticeship or traineeship in Greater Geelong should be one of the following Australian Apprenticeship Support Network providers.


Registered training organisations

Registered training organisations will support you to gain the qualifications you need for your apprenticeship or traineeship.


Pay and conditions

For information about wages and conditions for apprentices and trainees.

OrganisationService provided
PACT Online CalculatorAn online calculator designed to work out the expected wage for a trainee or apprentice in any given industry. 
Fair Work Ombudsman Information for employers and employees about Australian workplace laws.
Services AustraliaInformation about government payments and services.

Choosing an apprenticeship or traineeship

A list of resources to help you decide on the right trade or job for you.

OrganisationService providedContact
Victorian Skills Gateway Latest Victorian TAFE and training opportunities.

131 823

[email protected]

The Gordon Skills and Jobs CentreA free careers service for the Geelong community.03 5225 0700
Northern Futures
Tailored education and employment opportunities for the north. 
03 5277 3519
Gforce – employment and recruitment
Full-service employment and recruitment organisation that seeks to assist all jobseekers, participants and employers.

1800 436 723

[email protected]

Cultura
Mentoring to help people from different cultural backgrounds find a new career.  

03 4210 0000

[email protected]

Seeker GlobalWorking to create employment pathways for Aboriginal people.

0400 407 750

[email protected]


Group Training Organisations in Geelong

Group Training Organisations can act as the legal employer for an apprentice or trainee and make it easier for employers to recruit the right person.

OrganisationService providedContact
Gforce Employment SolutionsA community-based organisation operating in the Geelong region.

03 5229 9144

[email protected]

Victorian Group TrainingSupport apprentices and trainees in Colac and Geelong.

1300 158 100

[email protected]

Westvic Staffing SolutionsA community-based training organisation operating in south-west Victoria.

03 5561 9000

[email protected]


Disability employment services

There are many different disability employment agencies that can help you find the right apprenticeship or traineeship.


Support services that can help

Apprentices and trainees are given lots of support and help, both by their training provider and their employer. But if things aren't going quite to plan, here are some places you can go for help.

OrganisationService providedContact
Barwon Legal Community Service Free legal information and advice.

1300 430 599

[email protected]

Head SpaceMental health services for people under 25.  03 5222 6690
Lifeline24-hour crisis support service.
131 114 
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