Workforce Australia – Career Transition Assistance

What is Workforce Australia – Career Transition Assistance

Bamara is a Workforce Australia provider of Career Transition Assistance, a government initiative designed to help you learn new skills and find a job.

You’ll receive support to help identify your goals and transferable skills, while learning new skills to improve your chances of finding a job.

Our training will help you identify the right career path, whether you are returning to work, seeking a new opportunity, or looking to change your career.

What support is available?

This program provides you with helpful and practical support to: 

  • Understand your career goals, skills, interests, and what you are good at.
  • Write a resume and cover letter and submit job applications.
  • Gain insight into local job opportunities and necessary skills.
  • Prepare for job interviews, and practical feedback for improvement.
  • Develop your computer and digital literacy skills.
  • Network with employers in your local labour market.

Some of the primary focus areas include:

  • Everyday technology such as computers, tablets, apps and smartphones.
  • Computer programs to develop resume and cover letter writing skills. 
  • Social media for job searching and online job profiles. 
  • Networking and interview tips when meeting employers. 
  • Introductions to our local employer stakeholders. 

Where is Career Transition available? 

Bamara delivers services for Career Transition Assistance across three employment regions, including:

  • Dubbo, Wellington, Walgett and Broken Hill in Far West Orana, New South Wales 
  • Coffs Harbour, Taree, Port Macquarie, Kempsey, Nambucca Heads, Wauchope and Tuncurry in Mid North Coast, New South Wales 
  • Cairns City, Mossman, Atherton, Innisfail, Mareeba and Tully in Cairns, Queensland

Upcoming Courses

Use the above Activity ID to submit an enrolment / referral through the Workforce Australia online platform.

Cairns region

LocationTraining DatesDaysActivity ID (search Bamara)
Earlville3 February – 26 February 2026Tuesday – Thursday100765331
Mareeba4 February – 27 February 2026Wednesday – Friday100762254
Edmonton9 March – 1 April 2026Monday – Wednesday100765335
Innisfail10 March – 2 April 2026Tuesday – Thursday100762282
Cairns21 April – 14 May 2026Monday – Wednesday100762310
Mossman22 April – 15 May 2026Tuesday – Thursday10062300
Atherton18 May – 10 June 2026Monday – Wednesday100762736
Earlville19 May – 11 June 2026Tuesday – Thursday100765332
Mareeba15 June – 8 July 2026Monday – Wednesday100762724
Edmonton16 June – 9 July 2026Tuesday – Thursday100765336

Far West Orana region

LocationTraining DatesDaysActivity ID (search Bamara)
Dubbo3 February – 26 February 2026Tuesday – Thursday100762692
Dubbo16 June – 9 July 2026Tuesday – Thursday100762692

Mid North Coast region

LocationTraining DatesDaysActivity ID (search Bamara)
Port Macquarie3 February – 26 February 2026Tuesday – Thursday100753059
Taree3 February – 26 February 2026Tuesday – Thursday100753077
Coffs Harbour3 February – 26 February 2026Tuesday – Thursday100753395
Kempsey3 February – 26 February 2026Tuesday – Thursday100753407
Taree10 March – 2 April 2026Tuesday – Thursday100753077
Wauchope21 April – 14 May 2026Tuesday – Thursday100765404 
Kempsey16 June – 9 July 2026Tuesday – Thursday100753407
Taree21 July – 13 August 2026Tuesday – Thursday100753433

Eligibility

You may be eligible for this service if you are aged 45 years or older and participating in one of the following employment services: 

  • Workforce Australia Services (including Yarrabah Employment Services) 
  • Digital Services 
  • Disability Employment Services  

Participation is voluntary. 

Contact us today to speak with our friendly team if you need further information on your eligibility.

How to get started

Our team is ready to help you with any questions you may have. Please fill out the form below and one of our team members will be in touch with you to discuss your options.

Alternatively, you can reach out to our Customer Service team by calling 1300 012 476.