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Finding or changing jobs
Advice on finding and keeping a job, working with Disability Employment Services (DES) providers, writing résumés and applications, preparing for interviews and more.
Looking for work
Free support to find or keep a job
Learn about providers of Disability Employment Services (DES) and Australian Disability Enterprises.
Learn moreLooking for advertised jobs
Advice on Disability Employment Services (DES), employment websites, newspapers, and more.
Learn morePhoning a potential employer
Things you can do before, during and after a phone call to a business or organisation.
Learn moreUsing the Workforce Australia website
This Australian Government website makes it easier for you to find work and for employers to find you.
Learn moreWriting to a potential employer
Tips on how to be clear with your message when sending emails or letters about work.
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Applying for a job
Applying for Australian Government jobs
Find out why working for the Australian Public Service could be a great career move.
Learn moreApplying for a job if your disability is episodic
Advice for those with disabilities such as epilepsy and some mental illnesses.
Learn moreCreating a good résumé
How to best communicate your work experience, skills and interests to a potential employer.
Learn moreResponding to job requirements
Answering the requirements that employers often call ‘selection criteria’ or ‘prerequisites’.
Learn moreWriting a cover letter
Some advice about making a good first impression with your cover letter.
Learn moreWriting a job application
How to put together a job application that is easy for an employer to understand and follow.
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The interview
Addressing employer concerns in an interview
Sometimes at interviews, employers may express concerns about hiring people with disability.
Learn moreDiscussing your disability at interview
You should tell your potential employer about your disability if it is likely to affect how you can do the advertised job.
Learn moreGetting help for an interview
If you need help to attend and participate in an interview, you can discuss your disability and your needs with your potential employer.
Learn moreOrganising a sign language interpreter for an interview
If you are deaf, you may require an Auslan (Australian Sign Language) interpreter at your interview.
Learn morePerforming well in interviews
Tips for how you can create the right impression in an interview.
Learn morePreparing for an interview
Being interviewed by a potential employer is usually essential to getting a job.
Learn morePromoting yourself to a potential employer
Tips to present yourself in the best possible light when approaching an employer.
Learn moreWhat employers can ask at an interview
Your potential employer can only ask questions about how your disability relates to doing the job and working safely.
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Program
Employment Assistance Fund (EAF)
The EAF gives financial help to eligible people.
Learn moreSupported Wage System (SWS)
For those who are not able to perform jobs at the same capacity as any other employee.
Learn moreWage subsidy
Employers can negotiate a wage subsidy with Disability Employment Services.
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