About JSW Training and Community Services
JSW is a community-based charity and Registered Training Organisation. We deliver flexible, friendly, nationally accredited training and career advice and job-seeking support to mature-aged people who are employed or underemployed, people with disabilities,
And Aboriginal people. Our so-not-your-average youth programs support young people not engaged in employment, education or training to find their path.
JSW exists to make a positive difference
We support young people and adults to reshape their lives.
JSW exists to make a positive difference
We support young people and adults to reshape their lives.
Our mission
To deliver flexible and holistic training & community services to create opportunities for people by:
- Upholding social justice
- Demonstrating leadership to create and support innovation
- Developing partnerships
- Being responsive to regional needs
- Encouraging life-long learning
‘Go to’ partners for projects destined to make tangible differences for vulnerable people
‘Hey there my favourite JSW people!
– Is there any chance that JSW could look at applying for funding for this grant to address the issues of youth homelessness?’
Carrie Patten,
Engagement and Transitions Manager,
Southwest Education Region,
Department of Education
‘Go to’ partners for projects destined to make tangible differences for vulnerable people
‘Hey there my favourite JSW people!
– Is there any chance that JSW could look at applying for funding for this grant to address the issues of youth homelessness?’
Carrie Patten,
Engagement and Transitions Manager,
Southwest Education Region,
Department of Education
Meet the JSW leadership team
Posy Barnes
Chief Executive Officer (JSW), Director, Bunbury Regional Community College
'I'm proud to lead an organisation that thinks and acts outside the box.
JSW's stayed nimble and curious through decades of turbulence and change. We've never been pigeonholed, nor have we ever rested on our laurels.'
Angela Ansell
General Manager
'When it comes to helping people overcome disadvantage and exclusion, loyal, tenacious support makes a world of difference. JSW delivers this in spades. We’re fiercely loyal to our clients and staff, and we never give up.'
Catherine McGill
Training Manager
'Mentoring students and watching them grow is my most rewarding experience. I love that our culture and professionalism allow our students to gain qualifications, grow personally and believe in themselves. By the time they leave us, they’re ready to take on the world.'
Paula Nankiville
NDIS Manager
'I’m here to create great opportunities for our NDIS participants. JSW’s deep networks, strong community connections, and flexible, innovative training are ideal for doing this. Our strong team's dedicated to pooling our skills and knowledge to help people live their best lives.'
Travis Sprigg
Chief Operating Officer
'JSW is a dynamic organisation operating in a rapidly changing environment. My job is to support our amazing teams with super-efficient, user-friendly systems and successful funding applications, so they can get on with helping our diverse range of clients live better lives.'
Anita Hollenberg
Business Manager
'JSW’s community-driven objectives and values align with mine. We also have a positive workplace culture that encourages work-life balance. JSW celebrates and rewards us for being a diverse group of lovely hard-working humans.'
Take a squizz at our numbers
Our vibrant, skilful, dedicated team made a positive difference for 4871 people in 2021/22.
Jobs & Skills Centre clients found purposeful work
Training graduates launched their careers
Workplace trainees advanced their careers
Cake fuelled celebrations birthdays, world days, team appreciation days
Work with us
We get things done
Making a positive difference since 1992
Legals & Forms
Jobs South West Inc. T/A JSW Training & Community Services. RTO code 0305.
JSW Training and Community Services acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the land we live and work on. We pay our respects to Elders both past, present and future.