A new online platform is set to help connect job seekers and employers in Gippsland.
Developed to boost local employment, support career development and build a stronger workforce, the "Gippsland Jobs Hub" online platform is the result of a partnership between TAFE Gippsland's Skills and Job Centre, the Local Jobs Program and six councils across the region.
TAFE Gippsland Skills and Job Centre manager Elise Watson said the platform would enable traditional and emerging industries to connect with adequately qualified and experienced job seekers to fill their vacancies in a wide variety of sectors.
"Rather than trawling different employment websites, the Gippsland Jobs Hub is a one-stop-shop for job seekers and employers," Ms Watson said.
"Our mission with this project was to develop a free platform to promote sustainable economic growth and productive employment in our region."
Ms Watson said Gippsland was a unique region with a large geographical footprint undergoing vast industry transformation.
A unique feature of the platform is the use of AirCV technology.
AirCV allows jobseekers to create an interactive multimedia resume that showcases their particular skills in an engaging way.
"This is a great way of showcasing your attributes to potential employers, it also allows employers to search for specific talent that matches their job requirements," TAFE Gippsland Skills and Job Centre engagement co-ordinator Andrea McNamara said.
"This new platform will save jobseekers and employers time and allow them to make better informed career decisions.
"Best of all, it's aimed at keeping our skilled workforce local to Gippsland and to make it easier for our local industries to find our locally-grown talent."
Gippsland Jobs Hub is located at gippslandjobshub.com.au