Jobs Victoria Advocates

Jobs Victoria Advocates can help you find work by connecting you to local support and training.

What are Jobs Victoria Advocates?

Jobs Victoria Advocates support people who are looking for work by connecting them to information, advice, and the right services.
There are more than 100 Jobs Victoria Advocates working in local communities across Victoria.

Where are Jobs Victoria Advocates?

Jobs Victoria Advocates are working in communities across the state in regional and metropolitan Melbourne.
They meet with people in community spaces such as libraries, sports clubs and shopping centres to make sure everyone knows about resources available to help them find a job.

How can a Jobs Victoria Advocate help you?

If you are looking for work, a Jobs Victoria Advocate can help get you started.

  • We can connect you with skills and training through Work and Learning Centres, TAFE Skills and Jobs Centres, and apprenticeships.
  • We can help you apply for jobs through the Jobs Victoria Hub.
  • If you need more support, we can link you to a Jobs Victoria Partner who can provide hands-on support such as CV and interview skills, and then help you find a job.

About Jobs Victoria

Jobs Victoria:

  • supports people looking for work
  • connects jobseekers with skills and training
  • matches businesses with local workers
  • creates jobs for those who need them most.

We support Victorian jobseekers and employers in person, online and over the phone. 

Your local Jobs Victoria Advocate

Jacinta enjoys meeting people from all walks of life and helping them to overcome any employment barriers or challenges that they may be facing.
She believes all walls are climbable with the correct assistance and support.


Prior to working as an Advocate she worked in the disability employment services sector and volunteered with The Salvation Army emergency relief program.
Jacinta’s knowledge of local services in Warrnambool, Hamilton and her home town of Portland is extensive and she is ready and able to assist anyone in the community.

Contact Jacinta

E: jacinta.hansen@swtafe.edu.au

P: 0481 474 172 or 5564 8967

W: https://jobs.vic.gov.au/contact-us

Make an appointment

Fill out the enquiry form and our customer support officer will be in touch with you soon.

Come and visit us today

COLAC  |  HAMILTON  |  PORTLAND  |  WARRNAMBOOL
Email skillsandjobscentre@swtafe.edu.au
Phone 03 5564 8515
The Skills and Jobs Centre acknowledges the traditional owners of the land. We pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging.