Question 1

What is LinkUpCareers?

Accepted Answer

LinkUpCareers is an Australian platform that helps anyone starting a career or changing careers — with a particular focus on women — enter Construction, Energy, and Manufacturing. It offers try-before-you-commit programs, profiles of real role models, micro-courses, and an entry-level jobs board. Job seekers use it for free.

Question 2

Who is LinkUpCareers for?

Accepted Answer

LinkUpCareers is for anyone in Australia exploring a first career or career change into Construction, Energy, or Manufacturing — school leavers, career changers, parents returning to work, students, and people from underrepresented backgrounds — with a particular focus on supporting more women into these industries. Employers, industry associations, and educators also partner with the platform.

Question 3

What industries does LinkUpCareers cover?

Accepted Answer

LinkUpCareers covers three Australian industries: Construction, Energy, and Manufacturing.

Question 4

Is LinkUpCareers free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. LinkUpCareers is free for job seekers. Employers and industry associations pay for partnership and hiring services.

Question 5

What is a try-before-you-commit program?

Accepted Answer

Try-before-you-commit programs are short, low-risk experiences inside real workplaces — such as site visits, taster days, and immersions — that let people see the work, meet the team, and build real capability before applying for a job or apprenticeship.