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Perth SkillsWest Careers & Employment Expo
Perth SkillsWest Careers & Employment Expo is Western Australia’s flagship careers, training and jobs showcase, running 23–25 July 2026 at Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre…
Directory listing reviewed June 2026
About Perth SkillsWest Careers & Employment Expo
Overview
Perth SkillsWest Careers & Employment Expo is Western Australia’s flagship careers, training and jobs showcase, running 23–25 July 2026 at Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre. It brings together major universities, TAFE, private colleges, employers, industry bodies and government agencies to help students, job seekers and career changers plan their next step.
What to Expect
At the Perth SkillsWest Careers & Employment Expo, visitors can expect a large-scale, multi-sector careers and jobs showcase that runs for three days at Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre. The event brings together universities, TAFE, private training organisations, employers, industry associations and government agencies under one roof to offer guidance, information and direct opportunities. Across the halls, attendees can walk through exhibitor stands representing major Western Australian and national education providers, apprenticeship and traineeship programs, defence careers, health, trades, technology, tourism and hospitality and more. Many exhibitors bring interactive demonstrations, practical activities and skills try-outs, particularly in the WorldSkills “Try’a Skill” zones where participants can attempt hands-on tasks from trades and technical fields. The expo program typically features free seminar sessions and talks covering topics such as choosing a study pathway, understanding jobs of the future, resume writing and interview skills, and transitioning careers. Dedicated hubs, such as construction and defence displays, make it easier for visitors to focus on particular industries while receiving expert advice from employers and industry bodies. Visitor facilities include free general admission, online registration, and structured school bookings so that student groups can move through the event efficiently. Guidance staff from Jobs and Skills Centres and similar services are present as “one-stop” advisers to help interpret the information on offer and suggest practical next steps. Overall, the experience blends expo-style browsing with targeted advice and interactive skill experiences, providing a supported environment for exploring or reshaping a career path.
Who Should Attend
The Perth SkillsWest Careers & Employment Expo is designed for anyone making decisions about study, training or work, with particular emphasis on Western Australians navigating key transition points. Secondary school students in Years 9–12 will find structured information on subject choices, vocational pathways, university options and apprenticeships. Schools are specifically invited to book group visits, giving students face-to-face access to educators and employers that complement classroom careers counselling. Parents and teachers benefit from the same information, helping them better support young people as they move from school into tertiary study or employment. Tertiary students and recent graduates can use the expo to compare postgraduate study, professional qualifications and entry-level roles across multiple industries, speaking directly with recruitment and admissions staff. Job seekers and people considering a career change are a core audience: exhibitors include organisations offering re-training, short courses, skills recognition and employment pathways for adults at different stages of life. Employers, HR professionals and training managers attend primarily as exhibitors, but the event’s networking and talent-attraction aspects make it useful for organisations investigating partnerships with education providers or promoting their employer brand. Anyone curious about “jobs of the future” or emerging industries will also find relevant content through seminars and specialist displays. Overall, the expo suits students, parents, educators, job seekers, workers looking to upskill or reskill, and organisations seeking visibility in Western Australia’s education and employment landscape.
Why It Matters
Perth SkillsWest Careers & Employment Expo plays a notable role in Western Australia’s workforce and skills ecosystem by acting as a central, annual marketplace for education, training and employment information. In a context of rapid economic and technological change, having universities, TAFE, private training providers, employers and government agencies co-located for three days significantly reduces the information gap that many people face when making career decisions. For individuals, the expo shortens the distance between aspiration and action. School students can move from vague ideas about future work to concrete study options and entry requirements by talking directly with admissions staff and industry representatives. Job seekers and career changers can compare multiple training routes, understand funding or support options, and speak with organisations actively looking for talent—all in one visit. The presence of specialist advisory services, such as Jobs and Skills Centres, further helps people interpret complex pathways and connect to ongoing support. For industry and the broader economy, the event supports skills development and workforce planning. Exhibitors use the expo to highlight in-demand roles, showcase real equipment and tasks, and demystify sectors that suffer from shortages or misconceptions, such as construction, defence, trades and hospitality. By encouraging hands-on engagement through WorldSkills and similar practical zones, the expo helps young people and adults discover aptitudes they may not have recognised, potentially broadening the pipeline into vocational and technical fields. Strategically, the expo aligns with government and institutional priorities around lifelong learning and upskilling. It reinforces the message that careers are dynamic and that re-training and further education are accessible at different life stages. As Western Australia continues to diversify its economy, a well-informed population able to navigate education and work options is a key asset—making this annual event more than just a fair, but a recurring piece of the state’s human capital infrastructure.
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Venue & directions
Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre
21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth WA 6000, Australia
Perth, Australia
Frequently Asked Questions
Perth SkillsWest Careers & Employment Expo 2026 is scheduled for Thursday 23 July to Saturday 25 July 2026. Daily opening times follow the standard Perth Careers & Employment Expo pattern: typically 9:00–15:00 on Thursday and Friday, and 9:00–16:00 on Saturday; visitors should confirm exact hours closer to the event via the official site.
The expo will take place at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre (PCEC) in Perth’s CBD. PCEC is a major waterfront venue with multiple exhibition halls and seminar spaces; detailed directions, parking and public transport information are available on the centre’s attend/getting-to-PCEC pages from the official event links.
Entry to the Perth SkillsWest Careers & Employment Expo is free for visitors, but registration is encouraged. Individual visitors can register online via the event’s visitor registration page, while schools have a dedicated schools booking form to manage group attendance.
The event is organised and managed by KJEX Pty Ltd, a specialist exhibitions company that runs the national Careers & Employment Expo series. The organiser contact details published for Perth include a Plympton Park, SA business address, phone (+61 8 8297 1688) and email (info@kjex.com.au), all listed on official registration and exhibitor information pages.
Visitor registration for the 2026 Perth SkillsWest Careers & Employment Expo will open closer to the event dates. Prospective attendees can pre-plan their visit using the site’s visitor info section and then complete the short online registration form once it is live; schools can use the separate booking form to schedule class groups.
Official information indicates that the Perth SkillsWest Careers & Employment Expo hosts around 150–160 exhibitors, including educators, course providers and employers. The organiser emphasises this scale in the visitor info and exhibitor information sections as Western Australia’s largest careers and jobs event.
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