Hopeful Horizons: Navigating the Australian job market

Next date: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 | 09:00 AM to 02:30 PM

FREE 2-day workshop for multicultural jobseekers

Wednesday 21 October and Thursday 22 October
9am – 2:30pm each day
Holmesglen Institute, Chadstone 

Build confidence, improve your job search skills, resume writing and interview techniques, and connect with employment services that can support you to find work in Australia.

Registration is required. This is a 2-day event, and attendees are required to attend both days.

Register now

Who can attend

This event is open to people who:

• are from a multicultural background
• live or work in Monash
• have a good command of English
• are actively looking for work but having challenges finding meaningful or ongoing employment.

What you will gain

• Leave with a clearer, more confident approach to finding work in Australia.
• Develop a professional, employer-ready resume that better reflects your skills and experience.
• Understand how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be used responsibly to support job searching, applications and interview preparation.
• Build confidence through practical, in-person interview practice.
• Strengthen your networking skills and learn how to follow up with employers more effectively.
• Connect with employment services and government resources that can support your job search.

Schedule and key topics (subject to change)

Day 1 

Navigating the Australian job market: How the Australian recruitment process works, from job searching and applications through to interviews and follow-up.

Managing setbacks during the job search process, including rejection, frustration and self-doubt.

Resume writing: What employers commonly look for in resumes, applications and interviews

Day 2

Resume writing continued: Practical ways to tailor applications to roles, selection criteria and employer expectations.

Networking and me: Building professional networks and making meaningful employment connections.

Using AI to assist: Using AI tools appropriately and effectively as part of the job search process.

Practice interviews: Interview preparation, including common questions, workplace scenarios and professional communication.

Employment Expo: Trusted local employment support and government resources.

About the facilitators

The session will be facilitated by Timothy Roberts, Managing Director of JUNO Institute. He brings extensive experience in personal and professional development, with a practical, grounded approach to employment success.

Getting there

Free parking is available for registered attendees in the public car park behind Building 5.

Drive in via Gate 3 on Batesford Road, opposite the 7-Eleven service station.

From the car park, follow the signs and walk towards Building 1A for the Conference Centre.

Public transport

Holmesglen campus is a short walk from Holmesglen Station (Glen Waverley Line) and several bus stops. Follow the signs to Building 1A.

This event is brought to you by Local Jobs South Eastern Melbourne and Peninsula, Holmesglen Institute and Monash Council.  

When

Location

Holmesglen Conference Centre, Cnr Batesford Rd and Warrigal Rd, Chadstone, 3148, View Map