A national invitation to shape the future of work — together.
Jobs & Skills Month is a collaborative, not-for-profit initiative led by Jobs and Skills Australia, in partnership with stakeholders across the jobs and skills system. The month will highlight the important role the jobs and skills system plays in supporting individuals, communities, industries and Australia’s economy.
Success doesn’t follow a single path
Every Australians journey through learning and work is shaped by different opportunities, experiences, and aspirations. Under the 2026 theme, Pathways to success, Jobs & Skills Month shines a light on those diverse journeys and the people and organisations helping Australians navigate them.
Explore
Discover events across Australia’s jobs and skills system.
Exchange
Share knowledge, experiences and perspectives.
Connect
Strengthen connections across the jobs and skills system.
Contribute
Take part, host an event or share the initiative through your networks.
Everyone is invited to contribute by hosting events and collaborating across sectors. Activities include panels, career activities, data releases, training showcases, briefings, webinars and local events.
You are encouraged to check this website regularly to find out about upcoming events in their local area.
Jobs & Skills Month is an opportunity to celebrate what is currently working, and to work together to improve outcomes for the future.
2026 theme: Pathways to success
The 2026 theme, ‘Pathways to success’, recognises that there is no single route through education and work. People move between study, training, and employment at different stages of life, and a connected system helps make these transitions clearer and more accessible. In its inaugural year, Jobs & Skills Month highlights the many ways Australians navigate learning and work, and the importance of strengthening the pathways that support Australia’s future.
Throughout the month, organisations will come together to:
- share ideas and insights
- showcase programs and initiatives
- build stronger connections across sectors
- support informed decisions about education, training, and careers.
Everyone is invited to contribute by hosting events and collaborating across sectors. Activities include panels, careers activities, data releases, training showcases, briefings, webinars and local events. You are encouraged to check this website regularly to find upcoming events in their local area.
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Welcome to Jobs & Skills Month
A message from our Commissioner Megan Lilly
Jobs & Skills Month brings people together to strengthen Australia’s jobs and skills system and support better outcomes for all. It is where conversation becomes action. Australia’s future depends on a jobs and skills system that works well for everyone.
Megan Lilly Deputy Commissioner, Jobs and Skills Australia
Read Megan's message