Northern Adelaide Jobs and Careers Expo 2026

What to expect

Northern Adelaide Jobs and Careers Expo is back again in 2026! This event is a free jobs and careers expo brought to you in partnership with City of Playford and Workforce Australia - Local Jobs Program Adelaide North.

Thank you to our sponsors and supporters for collaborating with us to create an exciting, interactive day where you'll find jobs, career pathways and everything in between. A special thanks to our Platinum Sponsors, Status and Pivot.

Northern Adelaide Jobs and Careers Expo is designed to help connect job seekers with potential local employers and provide school leavers and secondary students with information regarding career pathways. This event has been developed to inspire you, help improve your job seeking skills and knowledge about local businesses, emerging industries and training options.

On the day there will be panel discussions with industry experts. You will also be able to seek help with resumes, how to meet people and find contacts in your industry. There will even be a jobs board with hundreds of jobs available.

Food, coffee and refreshments will be available for purchase and please make yourself aware of transport opportunities available.

Download your event program on the link below:

https://www.playford.sa.gov.au/assets/general-downloads/2026_NAJCE_OfficialProgram.pdf

On the Day

• Official opening with Mayor Glenn Docherty in Shedley Theatre at 10am

• Career Workshops in The Shedley Theatre

• Resume writing tips

• Interview Techniques including dressing for the interview

• Career Exploration Pathway - with prize entry draw at the end

• Pathway to your Future - with prize entry draw at the end

• Interactive experiences, including VR and hands on experiences
  
  

Shedley Theatre Workshops

To support you to gain valuable information and insight into career opportunities and pathways, we will have 4 workshops throughout the day, all taking place in The Shedley Theatre, located within the Playford Civic Centre and they are free to attend.

We'll start the day early in the Shedley Theatre with Ready, Set, Expo! to get you ready for your expo experience at 9:30am. Register on the links below for each workshop.

Ready, Set, Expo! - 9:30am

Kicking off the day at 9:30am, this free pre-expo session for the 2026 Northern Adelaide Jobs and Careers Expo is designed to set attendees up for success before the main expo floor opens.

https://events.humanitix.com/ready-set-expo

Your Future, Your Way - 11am

This workshop at the 2026 Northern Adelaide Jobs and Careers Expo is designed to help job seekers of all ages understand the many different roads into employment.

https://events.humanitix.com/your-future-your-way

I Have My Qualification, Now What? - 12noon

Completing a degree or certificate is a huge achievement — but for many people, the next step feels just as daunting. Attend this discussion to help you prepare for your next steps.

https://events.humanitix.com/i-have-my-qualification-now-what

Breaking Through - 1pm

This workshop is specifically designed for multicultural community members who face unique challenges when navigating the Australian job market.

https://events.humanitix.com/breaking-through

Who should attend the jobs expo?

• All job seekers from school leavers to mature aged

• Recent graduates looking for opportunities in your field

• Apprentices or trainees looking for the next opportunity

• First career step or even change of career move
  

School Registrations

Upon registering, please enter the teachers name or main contact and we will reach out to you to confirm details regarding number of students attending, and the timeslot.

Refreshments

Food, coffee and refreshments will be available for purchase on the day. Some items will be offered at no cost to you.

Photography

Photography, video and social media will be undertaken at the event for marketing purposes. Please let the photographer know if you do not wish to have your photo taken.

FAQs

Q How do I get there? and where can I park?

A. The Playford Civic Centre is located at 10 Playford Boulevard, Elizabeth and is less than 30 minutes from the Adelaide CBD and just five minutes from Salisbury via the Gawler railway line.
Parking is available in the Elizabeth Shopping Centre, adjacent to the Civic Centre, or in the Windsor Carpark, on the corner of Main North Road, and Philip Highway.

Public transport:
If catching the train to the venue, the closest stop is the Elizabeth station, which is also an interchange. It is then a 12 minute walk to the Playford Civic Centre.

Q. Who do I contact for more information?

A. This is a joint collaboration between the City of Playford and Workforce Australia Local Jobs Program. 
Please feel free to contact us via the below:

Anna Tripodi
Event Coordinator, City of Playford
atripodi@playford.sa.gov.au
0408 242 907

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