Renewal SA Works Program

Our well-known training and employment initiative continues to bring our community together, generate economic development, promote social inclusion and, most importantly, help people find meaningful jobs in the property and construction industries.

Economic outcomes are delivered via the program through:

• work experience, employment, and educational activities embedded in Renewal SA-managed contracts, and
• engagement, training and employment programs in partnership with industry, community groups and registered training organisations.

These activities are developed in partnership with a variety of project partners, training providers and interest groups to benefit the communities in and around Renewal SA projects.

In partnership with our stakeholders, Works Program activities at Playford Alive have provided more than 2,300 individuals with work experience placements, enabled more than 3,000 participants to engage in training programs, and helped over 1,300 people secure employment.

Training and employment programs

We partner with registered training organisations and stakeholders to deliver a range of training and pre-employment programs in the property and construction industries.

These programs focus on the skillsets needed within industry and are designed to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills for work experience and paid opportunities with local employers.

Work experience and paid opportunities

Economic development commitment clauses are written into Renewal SA-managed contracts to ensure our contractors provide a range of work experience, educational immersion activities, and paid employment opportunities.

These opportunities provide invaluable experience, helping participants to develop employability skills, prepare them for the workforce and assist with career pathway decisions by providing insight into a wide range of industries.

Our work experience opportunities cover a range of property and construction disciplines including civil and general construction, landscaping, marketing, real estate, engineering, design and surveying.

Where available, paid opportunities may be offered to successful work experience participants following placement.

Register now

If you are a student or job seeker register your interest to join our candidate pool to be considered for future opportunities.

The Works Program also regularly seeks participant referrals from our extensive network, register your interest to join our database to receive notifications about these opportunities.

Success Stories

We love celebrating the achievements of our community, so here are some articles highlighting just a few of many success stories.