Job Seekers
Supported Employment Programme
The Supported Employment Programme provides a nationwide employment and recruitment service to assist people with a disability to secure and maintain a job in the open labour market.
Eligibility
People with a disability who are job ready and need a level of support to succeed in long-term and sustainable employment.
Service Details
The Supported Employment Service provides a range of supports to employers and people with a disability, through Job Coaches. The range of supports include:
- Individual Needs Assessment
- Vocational Profiling and Career Planning
- Individual Employment Plan
- Job Sourcing and Job Matching
- On-the-Job Support and Coaching
- Advice and Support to Employers
- Follow-up Support and Mentoring to both Employers & Employees
Services for Jobseekers
Career Advice:
Employment Support:
- Professional guidance in career planning
- Identification of skills
- Job search support and advice
Employment Support:
- Access to job vacancies
- Support with the job application process
- Matching skills with employers needs
- Employers sourced
- Assistance with integrating into the workplace
Job Seekers Toolkit:
Follow-up Support:
Information:
Employment Grants & Supports
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- Our Job seekers toolkit is a resource that provides you with the information and practical tips to support you with every aspect of your job search
- CV and Cover Letters
- Interview tips and preparation
- Job searching
Follow-up Support:
- Access to support services as required to maintain employment
Information:
- Guidance on employment benefits and entitlements. It is important to note: Your social welfare benefits are your responsibility and it is up to you to ensure that the appropriate department is informed of any changes in your employment circumstances.
Employment Grants & Supports
- DSP provides a range of employment supports aimed at helping employees with a disability to gain and retain employment
- These include the Reasonable Accommodation Fund for the Employment of People with Disabilities and other services
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