Attracting, developing, and retaining a capable workforce is one of the biggest challenges facing businesses today. High staff turnover, underprepared young employees, and the strain this places on supervisors, all come at a significant cost—both financially and culturally. At Troublesmiths, we provide targeted training and development solutions to help you build resilient teams, embed psychological safety, reduce attrition, and strengthen your leadership pipeline.

Our workplace programs equip young employees with the skills and mindset needed to contribute effectively. At the same time, we support supervisors with practical tools and strategies to engage, mentor, and retain their teams. For businesses with specific needs, our team can also work with you to design tailored programs to ensure smooth transitions and long-term success.

By investing in structured, real-world training, you’re not just upskilling employees—you’re fostering a workplace culture that drives engagement, productivity, and retention. Let’s work together to create a stronger, more stable workforce for your organisation.

All offerings can be delivered onsite in your business or at our Youth Hub in the Hobart CBD as required

Looking to add fresh talent to your team? Our ‘Smiths’ are young people who have gained hands-on experience, resilience, and a passion for learning through our program. By hiring a Troublesmith, you’re not just adding a capable team member; you’re investing in their future. Let’s work together to create pathways for young Tasmanians ready to make a meaningful impact.

We know you have a range of providers to choose from, but Troublesmiths is more than a recruitment or training organisation. Troublesmiths has a deep understanding of young people and their challenges, drawing on more than 40 years of experience. Delivered by Workskills Tasmania, Troublesmiths offers hands-on job readiness training for young Tasmanians.  

Added bonus: every dollar spent with Troublesmiths  makes your life easier AND helps young Tasmanians in need to build skills for work and life. It’s a win-win! 

Here’s a sneak peak of our vision and mission so you know what drives us and can see if we’re a good fit to work with your team: 

Our Vision.  

Young Tasmanians are flourishing and excited about the future. They are active participants in their community and have what they need to grow and thrive.  

Mission 

We are a catalyst for positive change for young Tasmanians. We recognise and nurture their brilliance, equipping them with the experience and outlook they need to thrive in work and life.  

We’re proud of the way we operate and would love for you to experience the difference of working with our team. Here’s some of the elements of our approach that set us apart. 

Our Approach.  

Strengths-based: We approach every young person with optimism, focusing on their potential and nurturing their self-confidence, resilience, and leadership abilities.  

Engaging & Practical: Using real-world scenarios and hands-on experience, our workshops to equip young people with practical skills to act, adapt, and grow. 

Co-designed and Evidence Based: As masters of our craft, we intentionally design each program alongside young people, ensuring that our work is evidence-based, impactful, and constantly improving. 

Flexible and Adaptive: We adapt our offerings to meet diverse needs of young people and businesses, with online and face to face delivery options available now. Talk to us to day to find out more. 

We’d love the opportunity to work with you and can jump on a call to answer any questions or map out what combination of training might suit you best.