Mature-age jobseeker Barry Walden has secured seasonal employment with Kingston Estate Winery after working with our team in Renmark (SA)* build on his skills and prepare for new employment opportunities.
Through our work together, Barry received practical support to build his confidence and take the next steps towards employment. This included obtaining his Unique Student Identifier so he could access accredited training, as well as updating his resumé to better showcase his experience, strengths and employment history.
Demonstrating his commitment to improving his employment prospects, Barry also successfully completed a Confined Spaces ticket, further strengthening his qualifications and suitability for seasonal and industry-based roles.
The program also gave Barry the opportunity to hear from local industry guest speakers, connect with employers and develop an individual career pathway plan. He further strengthened his qualifications by successfully completing a confined spaces ticket, increasing his suitability for seasonal and industry-based roles.
With Barry ready to take the next step, our team proactively promoted him to local employers and submitted his updated resumé to Kingston Estate Winery. His skills, qualifications, strong work ethic and positive attitude helped open the door to an offer of seasonal employment.
Kingston Estate Winery has since confirmed Barry will return for the upcoming season, providing him with greater financial stability and the opportunity to continue participating in the local workforce.
Barry’s success reflects his determination, willingness to learn and commitment to improving his employment prospects. With tailored support from our team and connections to local employers, he has built on his existing experience, gained additional qualifications and created a pathway to ongoing seasonal work.
*IntoJobs services in South Australia are delivered by Mas National, both part of IntoWork Australia.
