As you reach your disability employment goals, there are many ways your organisation can recognise and celebrate positive changes and share success stories. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: tracking your organisation's progress ways to recognise and celebrate diversity sharing success stories awareness days.
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There are many resources that can help you find a job that suits you., Searching for jobs online, Many people start their job search online and this is where most employers advertise open positions. Some sites also have career advice and let you upload your resume. Some popular general job search sites: Workforce Australia Seek CareerOne Indeed Adzuna LinkedIn EthicalJobs Employability, Job sites for people with disability, There are also job search websites that cater to people with disability. These sites connect job seekers with employers who value inclusive workplaces. Check out Toozly who list jobs all around Australia, at small to large businesses. They’re free for job seekers to register and use. You can also set up a profile and upload your resume., Job search websites for certain industries, Some job search websites focus on jobs in specific industries. These include: Healthcare Australia – jobs for nurses, aged care staff and medical specialists Sportspeople – jobs in sport Harvest Trail – fruit picking and other seasonal jobs in harvest areas. WorkForce Australia hold webinars about job opportunities in a different industry each month. Visit their Jobs Showcase page to view…, Other places to look for jobs, Company websites, Many employers list jobs on their websites. They also let you give your details for future jobs. If you know what company you want to work for, consider getting in touch with them to introduce yourself. See Contacting possible employers for tips on how to get your message across., Notice boards, Employers often post part-time and casual jobs on community notice boards. Look out for these boards in shopping centres, supermarkets, community centres and even online community notice boards., Shop windows, Some smaller businesses advertise jobs in their shop windows. If you see an ad that interests you, take your resume to the shop., Newspapers, Some employers still advertise jobs in printed newspapers. Check for jobs under ‘Positions Vacant’ or look for the ‘Careers’ or ‘Employment’ lift-out. Joining an online social network Joining a network online can help you find out about jobs, training and industry news. LinkedIn is the most popular online network for job seekers and employers. You can set up a profile with your resume, join…, Jobs with the government, Do you like the idea of working for the government? If you do, a job with the Australian Public Service (APS) or your state or territory government might be right for you., Australian Public Service, The APS is made up of lots of different organisations. Each organisation deals with a specific area. Some examples are defence, science, education and training, transport, and health and community services. The APS employs people from many different backgrounds and with different levels of experience and qualifications. To look for work in the APS, search jobs on the APS jobs website ., Support for people with disability to work with the APS, The Australian Public Service supports people with disability to get jobs with the APS through the RecruitAbility scheme. The aim of RecruitAbility is to improve disability awareness among APS hiring managers. The scheme also aims to build the confidence and ability of applicants with disability to compete for APS jobs. Visit this guide to help people with disability find and apply for APS jobs…, State and territory government jobs websites, Search for state or territory public service jobs on the following websites: ACT Government NSW Government NT Government Queensland Government SA Government Tasmanian Government Victorian Government WA Government, Support services to find a job, Disability Employment Services (DES) providers help people with disability, injuries or health conditions to find and keep a job. To connect with a DES provider near you, go to Find a Disability Employment Services provider . You can also talk to your DES provider about the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) and how it can help you. The NDRC works with employers to create jobs for…
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There are free services that can support your organisation to attract and hire staff who have disability. You can also join free information sessions for employers.
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The National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) helps employers recruit and hire people with disability. The NDRC is a JobAccess program funded by the Australian Government., What does the NDRC do?, The NDRC can partner with your organisation for 12 months. Your NDRC account manager will work with you to create a strategy for increasing disability employment. They can also help you design jobs specifically for people with disability and make your organisation a disability employer of choice., Design jobs and find candidates, The NDRC can help your organisation design jobs for people with disability. This includes writing clear position descriptions that focus on the job requirements. The NDRC can then share your vacancies with the national network of Disability Employment Services (DES) providers for free. DES providers assist thousands of people with disability find employment. They can put forward candidates with…, Help make your organisation accessible and inclusive, The NDRC can work with you to develop workplace policies and practices that meet the needs of people with disability. The NDRC can also help raise awareness of disability in your organisation through: workplace disability awareness training mental health awareness training free seminars for employers ., Help you work with DES providers, The NDRC can help you to work with DES providers through each stage of the recruitment process. This includes how you can involve DES providers in: shortlisting and interviewing job candidates providing on-the-job support for your new staff members., How to contact the NDRC, Call a JobAccess Adviser on , 1800 464 800, to connect you to the NDRC. You could also fill out our enquiry form . Join the JobAccess mailing list to receive e-newsletters and invitations to employer seminars. These events can help employers at the start of the hiring process as well as those who already employ people with disability. The e-newsletters provide research findings, event information, stories and updates, and more.…
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JobAccess Recognised for Disability Employment Leadership., JobAccess has been celebrated as a world-leading program that helps remove barriers and improve accessibility for people with disability. At a recent conference held in Vienna, the JobAccess program won a Zero Project Award for Innovative Solutions in Inclusive Employment and Information and Communication Technology. The Zero Project is a global foundation that works to improve inclusion for…, Are you looking to build a disability-confident workplace?, Learn more about how JobAccess supports inclusive employment. Contact us on 1800 464 800 today!
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The National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) hosts free events for employers on hiring people with disabilities. We run the events in cities around Australia and online. , What you can learn, Our employer events show you the benefits a diverse workforce can give your business. In the events you will learn about: creating job opportunities for people with disability accessing services and financial support developing a disability employment strategy making an action plan to support people with disability in your workplace., How to join an event, If you’re interested in joining an event, you can: email jobs-ndrc@genu.org.au call a JobAccess Adviser on 1800 464 800 . We run events in person and online. You can also sign up to receive monthly newsletters and the latest news from the NDRC. To find more about previous and previous and upcoming events you can visit the news section on our website.
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A person with disability may well be the best match for a position in your organisation. There are ways to make your job advertisements accessible and inclusive to all candidates., Ways to attract candidates, Some job advertisements have very specific and detailed lists of requirements. Some also use templates that include a lot of information that isn’t essential. This can put people off applying. There are ways to encourage more suitable people to apply, including people with disability. For example, you can: put a statement in the job advertisement that you are inclusive and welcome applicants who…, Help to design and promote jobs, A Disability Employment Services provider or a JobAccess Adviser can help you design and promote jobs for people with disability. Organisations can partner with the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC). The NDRC supports employers to write clear job descriptions, share vacancies and create policies and practices to meet the needs of people with disability., Putting your vacancies online, There are several websites for job listings, including some that cater to specific groups or industries., Employment websites for people with disability, There are job search websites that connect employers to job seekers with disability. Both Toozly and The Field list jobs across Australia for a range of organisations. Employers need to subscribe to post jobs. Toozly, General employment websites, Some of the more popular employment websites: Workforce Australia Seek CareerOne Indeed Adzuna LinkedIn Ethical Jobs EmployAbility, Websites for specific industries, Some employment websites target certain industries. These include: Healthcare Australia – jobs for nurses, aged care staff and medical specialists Ozharvest – jobs in fruit picking and other seasonal jobs in harvest areas Sportspeople – jobs in sport., Your own website and social media, Many people looking for work will focus on a certain industry or even a particular organisation. If your website has a ‘Careers’ section, this is an obvious place to post your job vacancies. You can also use your social media, such as Facebook, LinkedIn and others, to promote vacancies and direct people to more information on how to apply.
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