What is the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC)?

If you're looking for ways to recruit people with disability, you may have come across the term National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC).

What does NDRC stand for?

NDRC stands for National Disability Recruitment Coordinator. It is a free program run by JobAccess that helps employers build more inclusive recruitment practices to attract, hire, retain and progress the careers of people with disability.

What does the NDRC do?

The NDRC helps employers increase disability employment within their organisation.

This is not a one-size-fits-all approach. An NDRC partnership gives you access to a professional adviser for 12 months. Together, you’ll create and deliver a plan tailored to your business needs.

Support can include:

Design inclusive roles.

The NDRC can help develop clear and accessible position descriptions that focus on the genuine requirements of the role.

This can help remove unnecessary barriers that may prevent qualified candidates from applying.

Find candidates.

The NDRC can share job openings through the national network of Inclusive Employment Australia providers.

These providers help people with disability find and keep jobs. They connect employers with candidates who have the right skills, qualifications and experience.

Build an inclusive workplace.

The NDRC can help you develop workplace policies and practices that meet the needs of your teams, including people with disability.

The NDRC  also offer free frontline manager training on disability awareness and mental health.

Work with Inclusive Employment Australia providers.

This includes  accessing  support to recruit, interview, onboard and retain employees.

The goal is to make disability recruitment simpler and more effective for employers.

Who can access the NDRC?

The NDRC works with employers of all sizes. Whether you are a large organisation looking to deliver a formal disability employment strategy, or a smaller business wanting guidance on where to begin, we can help.

Service providers who work with people with disability can also connect with the NDRC to help their clients find work.

Is the NDRC free?

Yes. The NDRC is a free service, funded by the Australian Government and delivered through JobAccess.

How do I contact the NDRC?

Call a JobAccess Adviser on 1800 464 800 and ask to be connected to the NDRC. You can also submit an enquiry online.

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