Mature age job seekers face challenges in the Australian job market arising from the transformation of the economy and the increasing digitisation and skill level required for many jobs. This evaluation reviews the Australian Government's Career Transition Assistance program, established to address the challenges faced by mature age job seekers and gaps in the provision of tailored employment services. Mature age job seekers aged over 45 years of age were eligible to be referred to the program if registered with eligible Australian Government employment services. The overall objective of the program is to provide career assistance, training and coaching tailored to help mature age job seekers improve digital literacy, become more competitive in the local labour market and secure employment. The evaluation centred on six key areas: digital literacy, job search skills, employability, resilience, employment outcomes and program satisfaction. 

The evaluation also recognises the concept of human capability, which provides a framework where a broader range of outcomes are acknowledged, over and above directly measurable economic and employment outcomes. These can include wellbeing, health, social relationships, resilience and confidence. In addition to being important in and of themselves, these outcomes can be considered as important foundational contributors to work readiness. The evaluation included a review of the program's pivot to online delivery during COVID-19. The report includes a departmental response.