Make a real impact by helping jobseekers build practical skills for the future!

We’re looking for a motivated and hands‑on Work for the Dole Supervisor to lead and support participants in our WFD Activity at the Smithfield Skills Workshop. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to mentor individuals as they gain valuable experience and confidence in a supportive environment.

About the Role

As a WFD Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for:

- Supervising, mentoring, and training participants in practical, hands‑on activities including woodwork, gardening, horticulture, and the safe use of hand tools.
- Ensuring all activities comply with Work Health and Safety (WHS) standards and WFD contractual requirements.
- Promoting a strong safety culture and maintaining a safe system of work.
- Encouraging jobseekers to engage in job search activities and develop the skills needed for future employment.
- Supporting a diverse range of participants with empathy, patience, and professionalism.

Role Details

- Location: Smithfield Skills Workshop
- Employment Type: Casual
- Hours: Flexible 2 days per week, with opportunities for extra shifts as needed

About You

We’re seeking someone who is:

- Experienced in supervising or mentoring individuals in a workshop, horticulture, or community environment
- Skilled in the use of hand tools and basic maintenance or trade‑related tasks
- Knowledgeable about Work Health and Safety practices
- Compassionate, supportive, and passionate about helping others succeed
- Able to communicate clearly and work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds





Why Join Us?

- Make a meaningful difference in your community
- Help participants gain confidence, skills, and work readiness
- Be part of a team that values respect, inclusion, and growth

If you have the relevant skills and experience—or transferable skills that could truly make a difference—we’d love to hear from you!

What skills and experience will you need to possess to be successful in this role?

- Ensure WFD Activities are safe and be responsible for WHS on Site at all times.
- Supervise participants (customers) undertaking WFD Activities, with awareness of each customer’s background and particular requirements
- Provide clear work instructions on a daily basis and ensure high quality work activities occur on site.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in a Trade, or general hands‑on work, - using hand tools, woodwork, carpentry, gardening and landscaping would be highly regarded.
- Ensure appropriate inductions occur for all new participants and for those using new equipment for the first time.
- Advocate for customers to prospective employers, refer customers to available vacancies and motivate them towards achieving employment.




- Accurately record the attendance of Participants
- Effectively manage and monitor referrals to the Activity to the Customer Activation Manager/Consultant.
- Demonstrate strict compliance to the Code of Conduct in all dealings with customers, Hosts and other stakeholders.
- Ensure that all Departmental and Workskil Australia policies and procedures are adhered to.
- Report all incidents (behavioural issues, accidents or injuries) on Site immediately to the Customer Activation Manager.
- Must hold a Senior First Aid Certificate or be willing to obtain;
- Experience in training adults and supporting a diverse range of job seekers;
- Knowledge of WHS workplace requirements and managing WHS policies and procedures

The Application Process

If you progress through our screening process, there are a few other requirements which we’ll need for you to obtain as follows (at Workskil Australia’s cost):

- National Police Clearance
- Working Rights Check

Want to know more about Workskil Australia? Check us out at https://www.workskil.com.au/

WorkskilAustralia is an inclusive, equal chance employer and we particularly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and applicants who have a disability. We deliver a range of employment and community services to children, young people and their families and are committed to creating a safe environment for children and young people in the delivery of these services.

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📌 Work for the Dole (WFD) Supervisor (Adelaide)
🏢 Workskil
📍 Adelaide