Careers NSW services for schools

Help us deliver career services that meet the needs of school students, their carers, teachers and advisors.

Following the announcement of the establishment of Careers NSW in March 2021, the NSW Government consulted career experts and the state's residents to identify career development needs and priorities.

The results of this consultation informed the creation of the Careers NSW pilot program which was launched on 3 November 2021. Please read the latest update on the pilot here.

We are now working on the planning and delivery of phase 2 of the Careers NSW initiative. This will be a trial of school-based career advice services for students and their career advisors starting in Term 2, 2022.

Have your say

We are seeking your valuable input on the specific career advice needs of school students and their parents, carers, teachers and career advisors.

Your feedback will help us deliver an essential school-based career advisory service in NSW.

There are a lot of ways to contribute to the development of this innovative new service. Do a quick poll, complete the survey, share ideas or ask a question. You can participate in as many ways as you choose.

This will be one of many consultations that will take place to inform the planning and delivery of phase 2 of the Careers NSW initiative.

Thank you for your feedback

This engagement is now closed. Thank you to participants for providing your input and ideas which we are currently reviewing.

Help us deliver career services that meet the needs of school students, their carers, teachers and advisors.

Following the announcement of the establishment of Careers NSW in March 2021, the NSW Government consulted career experts and the state's residents to identify career development needs and priorities.

The results of this consultation informed the creation of the Careers NSW pilot program which was launched on 3 November 2021. Please read the latest update on the pilot here.

We are now working on the planning and delivery of phase 2 of the Careers NSW initiative. This will be a trial of school-based career advice services for students and their career advisors starting in Term 2, 2022.

Have your say

We are seeking your valuable input on the specific career advice needs of school students and their parents, carers, teachers and career advisors.

Your feedback will help us deliver an essential school-based career advisory service in NSW.

There are a lot of ways to contribute to the development of this innovative new service. Do a quick poll, complete the survey, share ideas or ask a question. You can participate in as many ways as you choose.

This will be one of many consultations that will take place to inform the planning and delivery of phase 2 of the Careers NSW initiative.

Thank you for your feedback

This engagement is now closed. Thank you to participants for providing your input and ideas which we are currently reviewing.

  • Online service to match job-seekers to jobs

    Thousands of job-seekers will have access to free career guidance and employment advice to help match their skills to job growth trends, thanks to an $11.4 million investment from the NSW Government.

    In launching Careers NSW today, Premier Dominic Perrottet said the online service aimed to get people into work faster with tailored assistance that included access to volunteer industry experts in emerging and critical industries.

    “NSW is the State of opportunity and has attracted businesses and industries from all over the world, strengthened by investments including the Aerotropolis, and our record infrastructure boom,” Mr Perrottet said.

    “Careers NSW will supercharge our pandemic recovery by ensuring every jobseeker in NSW has online access to career advice regardless of their experience or education, so they can take advantage of the jobs of the future.”

    One-on-one access to dedicated careers specialists and more than 40 industry volunteers will be available in a pilot across four regions - Western Sydney, South Western Sydney, the Mid North Coast and the state’s North West - ahead of the full rollout in 2022.

    Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education Geoff Lee said the pilot will initially target 10,000 people in key regions and scale up to include school students from the middle of next year.

    “The Careers NSW service will make lifelong career information accessible for all people seeking to upgrade skills or change careers and guide them to the industries offering employment and opportunities,” Mr Lee said.

    “The pilot program launching today enables residents in four priority regions to book appointments on the Service NSW website, receive tailored advice with a careers specialist and/or talk to an expert already working in the industy they’re looking to enter to set them on a pathway to employment success.”

    Minister for Digital and Customer Service Victor Dominello said customers could access a self-service portal which contains a number of resources designed to help people identify their skills, passions and values, as well as learn about prospective industries.

    “People want to make informed decisions about their career path, which is why we’re making it easier to explore the industries and occupations they are interested in and the opportunities they present,” Mr Dominello said.

    “This includes the ability for customers to compare courses and academic providers and find the study option that suits their learning preferences and location.”

    Careers NSW was a key recommendation in the Review of the NSW vocational education and training sector led by Mr David Gonski AC and Professor Peter Shergold AC, released earlier this year.

    Professor Peter Shergold AC said Careers NSW will help people navigate their lifetime employment journey.

    “It will also be the cornerstone of a comprehensive state-based career information and guidance ecosystem that will support people to make informed decisions,” Professor Shergold said.

    To access Careers NSW, visit: careers.nsw.gov.au

    Download the media release.