Disability Employment Services

The Disability Employment Service provides career development, job search support, pre-employment training and one-on-one practical case management to people with disabilities with the aim of securing employment in the open market.

What we can do for you

• Asses your skills and abilities and match them to specific jobs
• Provide you with career direction, counselling and advice
• Help you to prepare your resume and application letters
• Arrange training in a range of areas, such as
  • Employment Preparation
  • Work Safety
  • Computer Skills
• Organise work training placements to give you practical experience
• Help you to job search
• Modify a workplace to suit your specific needs
• Arrange financial incentives for your new employer
• Provide you with on-the-job training and support if needed

Are you eligible?

The service is available to you if you

• Are aged between 15 and 65 years
• Have a disability of any kind
• Need extra help because of your disability to find and keep a job
• Have been assessed as eligible for our service (we can arrange your assessment)
• Are motivated to work and cleared to work for at least 8 hours per week

We strive to provide a personalised service, which focuses on the needs and aspiration of job seekers and employers. We empower individuals by embracing the disability service standards, which underpin the work we perform.

If you have a query please contact us - email DES.