What Fitted for Work does

Fitted for Work is an Australian non-profit charity founded in 2005 in Melbourne by Renata Singer and Marion Webster AM. It helps women and gender-diverse jobseekers experiencing disadvantage — including unemployment, homelessness, domestic violence, mature-age discrimination, post-prison transition, and migrant or refugee backgrounds — become work-ready through an integrated service portfolio. Core offerings include the Personal Outfitting Service (professional work clothing capsules and styling), the Job Search Essentials Workshop, the Job Readiness Hub (resume, interview and career-gap support), the 6-12 month Mentor Program, and specialised programs such as Emerge, WomanKind, WomenWalk, and the Prison Program. Services are delivered via a hybrid model combining in-person appointments at the Richmond (Melbourne) headquarters and a Western Sydney site with nationwide virtual delivery through phone, email, video, and social platforms.

The organisation runs two wholly-owned social enterprises: She Works, a recruitment solution that markets roles, screens and coaches candidates, and provides post-placement mentoring to employers (including L'Oréal Australia and Transdev) seeking gender balance in male-dominated industries; and The Conscious Closet, a sustainable retail storefront at 483-485 Bridge Rd, Richmond selling new and pre-loved clothing with 100% of profits funding job-readiness programs. Revenue is generated through social enterprise activity (~40% of revenue as of 2019), donations and workplace giving (Benevity, Good2Give), grants from foundations including the Pratt Foundation, Clayton Utz Foundation, and Sisters of Charity Foundation, bequests via Gifts in Wills, and corporate volunteering ($100 + GST per person). The 2025-launched Fitted for Work Future Fund is a Public Ancillary Fund endowment targeting $5-10M short-term and $20M+ long-term.

Underlying technology is non-proprietary and operational rather than differentiated: Salesforce underpins CRM and mentor matching, with services delivered through standard communication channels (phone, email, video, social). Strategic partnerships extend the platform's reach — Microsoft provides digital upskilling resources, Deloitte and the Salesforce Talent Alliance deliver Salesforce technical training, LinkedIn runs job-search workshops, and the Spark Consortium/North East Link connects clients to infrastructure employment. The organisation is governed by a nine-member board including senior representatives from CBA, Deloitte, Qantas, Reece Group, Accenture, and Egon Zehnder, led by Managing Director Donna de Zwart (since July 2021) and Board Chair Launa Inman (since April 2025).

Name

Fitted for Work

Legal name

Fitted for Work Ltd

Website

https://fittedforwork.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fitted for Work is an Australian non-profit founded in 2005 that provides integrated job-readiness services — professional outfitting, resume/interview coaching, mentoring, and recruitment — to women and gender-diverse jobseekers facing disadvantage. It operates nationally through Melbourne and Western Sydney sites, virtual delivery, and two social enterprises (She Works recruitment and The Conscious Closet retail).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-profit Employment Support Services

NAICS

Employment Services (5613), Employment Placement Agencies (561311)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Job Placement, Matching & Career Navigation Services (EDAAAOAL)

Keywords

• Non-profit employment services
• Women workforce participation
• Job readiness programs
• Professional outfitting services
• Social enterprise recruitment

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Philanthropy: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and organisations, including general donations, clothing drives, and the Fitted for Work Giving Circle collective giving program launched in 2025. Workplace giving programs allow employees to make regular payroll deductions.
2. The Conscious Closet Retail: A sustainable fashion retail store selling new and pre-loved clothing, shoes, bags, and accessories. 100% of profits support Fitted for Work's job-readiness programs. In FY prior year, more than 21,000 kilograms of clothing were rehomed.
3. She Works Recruitment: A recruitment solution connecting job-ready female applicants to employers seeking to increase gender balance, particularly in male-dominated industries. Fitted for Work charges employers for access to screened candidate pipelines and ongoing placement support.
4. Workplace Giving Program: Employees donate regularly through payroll deduction. Registered on Benevity and Good2Give platforms. Companies can implement matched giving programs to amplify employee donations.
5. Gifts in Wills: Bequests and legacy gifts left to Fitted for Work in supporters' wills, providing long-term sustainable funding.
6. Fitted for Work Future Fund Endowment: A permanent endowment fund (Public Ancillary Fund / PUAF) designed to generate annual untied income for Fitted for Work's programs. Short-term goal: raise $5-10M. Long-term goal: grow to $20M+ to sustain the mission in perpetuity. Founding donors include the Pratt Foundation and Wendy & Geoff Stops.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Fitted for Work is an Australian non-profit that delivers free job-readiness services to women and gender-diverse jobseekers facing disadvantage, including professional outfitting, resume and interview coaching, mentoring, and specialised programs (Emerge, Prison, WomanKind). It supplements these free services with two social enterprises — She Works (a paid recruitment service linking employers with job-ready female candidates) and The Conscious Closet (a sustainable retail store whose profits fund its programs).

Product overview

Fitted for Work is an Australian non-profit organisation offering a portfolio of integrated job-readiness services to help women and gender-diverse jobseekers secure and retain employment. The core service offering includes Personal Outfitting (providing professional work clothing capsules), the Job Search Essentials Workshop, and a Job Readiness Hub delivering tailored employment support. The organisation operates two social enterprises: She Works (a recruitment program connecting employers with female candidates) and The Conscious Closet (a sustainable retail store). Additional programs include the Mentor Program, Emerge Program, Prison Program, WomanKind Program, and WomenWalk. The organisation also runs fundraising initiatives including a Giving Circle collective giving program, a Future Fund permanent endowment, and the Love Letter to My Closet storytelling campaign. All services are available nationally through both in-person delivery (Melbourne and Western Sydney) and Virtual Services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Conscious Closet: Sustainable store stocking new and pre-loved clothing, with 100% of profits supporting Fitted for Work's job-readiness programs.
• She Works

Products and services

• Personal Outfitting Service Provides clients with professional work clothing capsules through in-person styling sessions at the Dressing Room or virtual appointments (phone consultation, video styling, garments mailed nationally), empowering women with interview and work-ready attire along with styling and grooming advice.
• Job Search Essentials Workshop Weekly live online workshop covering resume and cover letter creation, key selection criteria writing, and job application fundamentals to equip jobseekers with essential employment skills.
• Job Readiness Hub Employment specialist appointments providing tailored support for resume refinement, interview practice, mock interviews, job market navigation, and career gap explanation assistance.
• Mentor Program 6-12 month one-to-one mentoring support matching employed clients with professional volunteer mentors to help them develop, succeed, and grow in the workplace.
• She Works Recruitment solution connecting job-ready female applicants to employers seeking to increase gender balance, including role marketing, candidate screening and coaching, and optional post-placement mentoring support.
• The Conscious Closet Sustainable retail store selling pre-loved and new clothing, shoes, bags, and accessories, with 100% of profits supporting Fitted for Work's job-readiness programs. Physical store at 483-485 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC, open Tuesday-Sunday.
• Emerge Program Four-module program focused on building confidence, self-care awareness, and workplace readiness skills for women to thrive in their career pursuits.
• Prison Program Employment readiness program for women within 3 months of release from prison, delivering eight modules on confidence, strengths, communication, and workplace understanding.
• WomanKind Program Integrated suite of services combining wellbeing training, mentor support, guest speakers, and job readiness workshops to help women maximise workplace opportunities.
• WomenWalk Program Monthly walking group for staff, volunteers, and clients meeting on the first Saturday for community connection and personal development.
• Corporate Volunteer Day Full corporate volunteer day at the Richmond warehouse facility including sorting donations, steaming/preparing garments, tagging and barcoding items. Priced at $100 + GST per person and run Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am-3pm.

Quantifiable outcome

• Clients secure employment in an average of 13 weeks, compared to a national average of 67 weeks — approximately 5x faster
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• ColesflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Coles is a major partner of Fitted for Work, sponsoring the Richmond warehouse facility. In the lead-up to International Women's Day 2026, Coles pledged to donate 10 cents from every purchase of selected women's essential items (skincare, haircare, cosmetics, period care, deodorants, hair removal, floral) across Health, Beauty, and Floral categories. The campaign raised enough funds to support 1,000 women to access Fitted for Work's services.
• Deloitte / Salesforce Talent AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Deloitte and the Salesforce Talent Alliance collaborate with Fitted for Work to provide a program building women's business and Salesforce technical skills, along with access to mentoring, for women seeking technology careers.
• Sisterhood Foundation (Wesfarmers Health / Priceline)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerFitted for Work is one of eight Charity Partners of the Sisterhood Foundation (formerly Priceline Sisterhood Foundation), which has raised over $10 million over 13 years. The foundation supports women's health and wellbeing organisations. Fitted for Work's specific focus is on helping women seeking employment become job-ready.
• BONDScoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBONDS is a major partner displayed on Fitted for Work's website, supporting the organisation's mission to clothe and empower women entering the workforce.
• Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCBA partners with Fitted for Work through the Supervention model, which has seen over 3,000 women referred to Fitted for Work's services. CBA's workplace giving program and matched giving programs support Fitted for Work's operations.
• ANZ BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerANZ is listed as a partner supporting Fitted for Work, with the nature of partnership likely involving financial contributions, employee volunteering, or referral of clients.
• WestpacminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWestpac is listed as a partner, with the partnership likely involving financial support and/or employee engagement programs.
• AccentureminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAccenture is listed as a corporate partner supporting Fitted for Work, likely through employee giving programs and/or pro-bono consulting services.
• LinkedIncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLinkedIn provides regular workshops to support Fitted for Work staff, clients, and volunteers in using the LinkedIn platform to find work opportunities and build professional networks. Partnership enhances digital literacy and job search capabilities for clients.
• Pride Centre (VPC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Pride Centre (Victorian Pride Centre) partners with Fitted for Work, likely supporting the organisation's work with transgender, gender diverse, and non-binary clients.
• ELK (The Label)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerELK is a fashion label listed as a partner, with corporate team volunteers actively engaging with Fitted for Work's programs. Positive feedback from ELK's Head of People on the volunteer experience.
• WitcheryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWitchery is listed as a partner supporting Fitted for Work, likely through clothing donations and/or financial contributions.
• HenneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHenne is listed as a partner supporting Fitted for Work.
• Vik&WoodsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVik&Woods is listed as a partner supporting Fitted for Work.
• L'Oréal AustraliacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerL'Oréal Australia partners with She Works to provide employment opportunities for women facing adversity or disadvantage. As a strong advocate for gender equality, L'Oréal provides an inclusive workplace and She Works connects them with talented women looking to re-enter the workforce.
• TransdevcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTransdev partners with She Works to recruit women into male-dominated roles (e.g., light rail driving). She Works runs workshops with Transdev to share information about working at Transdev and its diversity culture. One female driver recruited to Light Rail team with plans for further recruitment.
• MicrosoftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough partnership with Microsoft, Fitted for Work provides free digital upskilling learning resources to women experiencing disadvantage. The partnership supports women in taking on tech and tech-enabled roles, addressing the digital gender divide.
• Spark Consortium / North East Link Major Roads ProjectminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFitted for Work has partnered with the Spark Consortium on the North East Link Major Roads Project, connecting women with employment opportunities on the project for years to come.
• VicSuperminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVicSuper partnered with Fitted for Work to support 30 women through the WomanKind program, helping them enter or re-enter the workforce.
• RegroundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal charity partnership through which 92.5 kg of soft plastics were diverted from landfill and into recycling programs in one year, demonstrating Fitted for Work's commitment to environmental sustainability alongside its social mission.
• Gathered HereminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFitted for Work partnered with Gathered Here to offer free online will-writing services to supporters. All wills written via Gathered Here are completely free with free updates for life, encouraging supporters to include a bequest to Fitted for Work.
• Bottomless Closet (New York)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWhile not an active operational partner, Bottomless Closet in New York inspired the creation of Fitted for Work. Co-founder Renata Singer was involved with Bottomless Closet and recognised the impact of professional attire on employment outcomes for women.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Smith Family: Large Australian nonprofit running education and employment-focused programs for disadvantaged young people. Overlaps with Fitted for Work on workforce readiness and social-services funding mechanisms, but at materially greater scale and broader mission.
• Mission Australia Employment Services: Major Australian employment services provider within the national welfare-to-work system. Comparable in delivering employment outcomes to disadvantaged Australians, but operates at substantially larger scale as a Workforce Australia contractor.
• APM Employment Services: One of Australia's largest employment services providers, delivering Disability Employment Services and Workforce Australia programs nationwide. Comparable in addressing employment barriers for disadvantaged jobseekers, but at much greater scale and with government-funded contracts.
• MAX Employment (now atWork Australia): Large Australian employment services provider operating across disability employment and Workforce Australia programs. Competes with Fitted for Work for employer and government attention on disadvantaged jobseeker outcomes.

Direct peers

• Dress for Success Worldwide: The global nonprofit whose 'suiting' model inspired a wave of similar organizations including Fitted for Work. Provides interview attire, career development, and employment support to women, operating affiliates in cities worldwide; closest direct comparability in mission, service mix, and target population.
• Smartworks: UK charity delivering dressing, coaching, and employment support to women, with a network of regional hubs. Highly comparable service model (outfitting + coaching + employer engagement) and corporate partnership approach.
• Bottomless Closet: New York-based nonprofit explicitly cited as the inspiration for Fitted for Work. Provides professional clothing, interview preparation, and career mentoring to women seeking employment; the most directly comparable single-site peer.
• Career Gear: US nonprofit providing professional clothing, interview coaching, and career development to men and women re-entering the workforce. Comparable in outfitting-plus-coaching model and disadvantaged-jobseeker focus.
• Suits for Success: US nonprofit providing professional attire and job-readiness support to unemployed and underemployed individuals. Closely mirrors the personal outfitting and career preparation components of Fitted for Work's core services.

Emerging players

• Thankyou (Australian social enterprise): Australian social enterprise using consumer product sales to fund poverty-related programs. Comparable in the social-enterprise-revenue-funds-program hybrid model that Fitted for Work pursues through The Conscious Closet and She Works.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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