Open to young women with Refugee or Humanitarian Visas aged between 18 – 29 years who:

• are looking for their first Australian job, and want to transition to part-time or full-time work at the end of the program.
• are interested in a career in retail, sales or customer service.
• have beginner level English (Level 2 to Level 3)
• are friendly, eager to learn and want to practice their English in a workplace setting.
• are available to work and attend program activities on Friday and Saturdays in Newtown.
• are able to commit to the program for 10 weeks.

Training

• 50 hours of training and paid work experience in The Social Outfit’s retail store in Newtown.
• Broadening your retail and customer service skills through activities with industry partners.

Mentoring and Support

• Fortnightly group mentoring sessions to gain skills and knowledge about working in Australia, set career goals, develop your resume and improve your job readiness.
• Introduction to employment pathways including an industry excursion. Where possible, we will work with you to find a future employment option.

Pay

Trainees are paid Award wages under the General Retail Industry Award at Retail Assistant (Level 1) - casual.

Program Structure

The 10-week program runs four times a year covering:

• Week 1: Orientation and Job Preparation Session
• Week 2 to 10: Fortnightly mentoring sessions, industry excursions and 1 casual paid shift of 5.5 hours each week.

Women wanting to apply will need to complete an online application.

Applications are now closed.

Applications will open again in September 2026. To join the waiting list, complete this form: Referral Form