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Job Services Australia providers

For job seekers

Job Services Australia providers work with eligible job seekers to develop an individually tailored Employment Pathway Plan. The plan maps out the training, work experience and additional assistance needed to find job seekers sustainable employment.

To find out your eligibility for an employment service, contact your local Job Services Australia provider.

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For employers

Job Services Australia providers build linkages with employers to understand and meet skills and labour needs.

Providers work closely with employers to identify job vacancies and match suitable candidates to those vacancies.

Find your local Job Services Australia providers for help filling your vacancies.

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Harvest Labour Services

Harvest Labour Services (HLS) connect job seekers interested in working on farms with growers. HLS providers assist horticultural growers to meet their harvest labour needs by sourcing both local and out-of-area harvest labour.

This labour is provided by resident job seekers and job seekers visiting Australia who hold the appropriate work visas. HLS providers are located in a number of regions around Australia.

For job seekers

If you are looking to travel and work in the great outdoors, do physical work, and harvest crops and see Australia, search for a HLS provider today.

For growers

HLS assists growers to access labour to harvest crops where considerable numbers of out-of-area workers are required.

Services include recruiting and placing workers in harvest jobs, mobilising job seekers from locations outside harvest areas, liaising with growers to support their labour needs, and marketing harvest work opportunities.

If you have a need for harvest labour, search for a provider to assist with your recruitment requirements.

For more information, visit the Harvest Labour Services website.

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National Green Jobs Corps

The National Green Jobs Corps program gives young job seekers an opportunity to develop skills by doing work experience in new green and climate change industries.

National Green Jobs Corps provides eligible 17-24 year olds the opportunity to work on projects that focus on conservation, protection and rejuvenation of Australia's natural environment and cultural heritage. Participants are offered a combination of work experience, skill development and accredited training.

To browse the list of National Green Jobs Corps providers and check the projects they are offering, go to National Green Jobs Corps projects.

For further information about the program visit National Green Jobs Corps.

New Enterprise Incentive Scheme

The New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS) assists eligible job seekers to start new, viable small businesses.

If eligible, you can access accredited small business training to help build your skills in setting up a small business. The training will also help you develop a business plan, to be approved by your NEIS provider before you start your business.

If you are approved to operate your NEIS business, you will receive business mentoring and support for the first year of operation of your business. You may also be eligible for NEIS Allowance for up to 52 weeks, and NEIS Rental Assistance for up to 26 weeks.

If you have been assessed as highly disadvantaged, or you are an Indigenous Australian job seeker, NEIS can provide you with additional mentoring and support to ensure that you have the best chance of getting your business off the ground.

Your Job Services Australia provider can provide advice on your eligibility and provide you with the details of NEIS providers in your area.

Alternatively, you can visit the NEIS website.

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Work Experience Activities

Work Experience Activities offered under Job Services Australia provide training and address barriers to employment with the focus on enhancing job seekers’ chances of finding employment.

Participation in Work Experience Activities can be either a group activity with other job seekers, or an individual placement with a host organisation (such as a community group or charity).

The following Work Experience Activities are offered under Job Services Australia:

• Work for the Dole
• Green Corps
• Voluntary Work placements
• Unpaid Work Experience Placements
• Drought Force
• Part Time Study
• Part Time or Casual Paid Employment
• Paid or Unpaid Work in Social Enterprises
• Defence Force Reserves
• Non Vocational Programs

For more information on Work Experience Activities contact your Job Services Australia provider or the Job Seeker Hotline 13 62 68.

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Disability Employment Services

Disability Employment Services (DES) provide specialist help for people with disability, injury or health condition who require support to find and maintain sustainable employment. DES is delivered by a network of organisations around Australia. If you are seeking a referral to DES you should get in touch with Centrelink or visit your local DES provider.

Eligibility

Most participants with disability, injury or health condition will be assessed by a Job Capacity Assessment (JCA) to determine their eligibility for DES.

All eligible participants are able to choose their DES provider. 

There are two programs within DES:

1. Disability Management Service

Provides help to people with disability, injury or health condition who require the assistance of a disability employment service and are not expected to need long-term or regular support in the workplace.

2. Employment Support Service

Assists people with permanent disability who are likely to need regular long-term ongoing support in order to retain their job.

Services

You can receive a range of specialist assistance that is individually tailored to meet your needs. Assistance can include employment preparation, rehabilitation services, training, job search and placement and ongoing support in the workplace. 

More information

To find out about your eligibility for DES, phone Centrelink 13 10 21.

For information and advice on looking for work or gaining support in your workplace, phone a JobAccess Adviser on 1800 464 800 or visit the JobAccess website.

For more information about DES, visit the DEEWR website.

Find a Disability Employment Services provider

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