Employment Services
There are numerous networks and companies available to support the search for employment for young people requiring assistance. Below is a snapshot of local businesses who specialise in assisting youth in setting goals, finding a career path or work in partnership with other agencies to gain employment for these young people. Click on the links below to be redirected to the relevant site. Services are alphabetical.
Aboriginal Jobs Together Program
by AbSec
The Aboriginal Jobs Together program (AJT) is a whole of Government initiative to increase the number of Aboriginal people gaining tertiary qualifications in the community services and NGO sectors. AbSec is coordinating placements for trainees and cadets in Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal community organisations across NSW. Trainees are required to study a minimum of a certificate II up to a cert IV in all disciplines at a registered recognised training organisation (RTO). Cadets are also required to study at a diploma level or above at a RTO or University. All positions are Aboriginal Identified.
Contact: not specified
Contact number: 02 95 595 299, 1800 888 698
Serviced areas: NSW
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.absec.org.au/jobs.html
by AbSec
The Aboriginal Jobs Together program (AJT) is a whole of Government initiative to increase the number of Aboriginal people gaining tertiary qualifications in the community services and NGO sectors. AbSec is coordinating placements for trainees and cadets in Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal community organisations across NSW. Trainees are required to study a minimum of a certificate II up to a cert IV in all disciplines at a registered recognised training organisation (RTO). Cadets are also required to study at a diploma level or above at a RTO or University. All positions are Aboriginal Identified.
Contact: not specified
Contact number: 02 95 595 299, 1800 888 698
Serviced areas: NSW
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.absec.org.au/jobs.html
Apprenticeships
By Verto- Skills To Transform
Verto runs various training options, working in conjunction with apprentices and employers- either full time, part time or school based. Traineeships and apprenticeships are available in a variety of fields. The site lists helpful links, mentoring programs, access to pre-apprenticeship training, disability services and Aboriginal services.
Contact: not specified
Contact number: 1300 483 786, 1300 302 977
Serviced areas: State wide
Email: [email protected] (Apprenticeships), [email protected] (Job Services)
Website: http://www.verto.org.au/
By Verto- Skills To Transform
Verto runs various training options, working in conjunction with apprentices and employers- either full time, part time or school based. Traineeships and apprenticeships are available in a variety of fields. The site lists helpful links, mentoring programs, access to pre-apprenticeship training, disability services and Aboriginal services.
Contact: not specified
Contact number: 1300 483 786, 1300 302 977
Serviced areas: State wide
Email: [email protected] (Apprenticeships), [email protected] (Job Services)
Website: http://www.verto.org.au/
Australian Apprenticeships Center
Australian Government Initiative
Available to anyone who is of working age. This center assists people in finding the right apprenticeship for them and works with employers to provide successful transitions into the workforce. Has a National Skills Needs List.
Contact: Doug Galloway- Industry Employment Consultant (Broadmeadow)
Contact number: 0249 618 888, 0428 882 697
Serviced areas: Nation wide
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.megt.com.au/Pages/default.aspx
http://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/australian-apprentices
Australian Government Initiative
Available to anyone who is of working age. This center assists people in finding the right apprenticeship for them and works with employers to provide successful transitions into the workforce. Has a National Skills Needs List.
Contact: Doug Galloway- Industry Employment Consultant (Broadmeadow)
Contact number: 0249 618 888, 0428 882 697
Serviced areas: Nation wide
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.megt.com.au/Pages/default.aspx
http://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/australian-apprentices
Australian Apprenticeships Pathways
This website allows for self help finding an apprenticeships and traineeships, the processes involved, career resources, information and links, workplace guides and career advisers.
Contact: Not specified
Contact number: 1800 338 022
Serviced areas: Nation wide
Email: Not specified
Website: http://www.aapathways.com.au/Home
This website allows for self help finding an apprenticeships and traineeships, the processes involved, career resources, information and links, workplace guides and career advisers.
Contact: Not specified
Contact number: 1800 338 022
Serviced areas: Nation wide
Email: Not specified
Website: http://www.aapathways.com.au/Home
Chars Cafe
By Response Services Inc
Provides a unique training opportunity for young people to develop their employability skills in the hospitality industry.
Contact: Not specified
Contact number: 0249 622 713
Serviced areas: Based at Broadmeadow
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.charscafeonbelford.com/
By Response Services Inc
Provides a unique training opportunity for young people to develop their employability skills in the hospitality industry.
Contact: Not specified
Contact number: 0249 622 713
Serviced areas: Based at Broadmeadow
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.charscafeonbelford.com/
Employment Plus
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army Employment Plus helps people find work all over Australia. Experienced, professional staff and job-search facilities are available, providing different services for different circumstances. Contact the local team for information on eligibility and assistance. Areas of specialty include work experience, disability services, Indigenous services, training and courses and links to other support services such as legal aid, counselling services and family support.
Contact: not specified
Contact number: 136 123
Serviced areas: Belmont, Charlestown, Maitland, Nelson Bay, Newcastle, Raymond Terrace, Toronto, Wallsend
Email: not specified
Website: http://www.employmentplus.com.au/index.php/site/home
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army Employment Plus helps people find work all over Australia. Experienced, professional staff and job-search facilities are available, providing different services for different circumstances. Contact the local team for information on eligibility and assistance. Areas of specialty include work experience, disability services, Indigenous services, training and courses and links to other support services such as legal aid, counselling services and family support.
Contact: not specified
Contact number: 136 123
Serviced areas: Belmont, Charlestown, Maitland, Nelson Bay, Newcastle, Raymond Terrace, Toronto, Wallsend
Email: not specified
Website: http://www.employmentplus.com.au/index.php/site/home
Job Centre Australia- Disability Employment Service
Disability Employment Service aims to help clients find and gain employment. Provide one-on-one onsite training and ongoing support to clients so they keep current jobs. This service provides disability management services, employment support services, transition to work and job placement services to people with barriers. The ‘Youth 2Work’ Program focuses on supporting young job seekers through Boxing Motivational Fitness, Group Dynamic Learning and Career Development.
Contact: Maxine Ireland- Youth 2Work Facilitator
Contact number: 1800 466 046, 0249 602 200
Serviced areas: National
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://jobcentreaustralia.com.au/
Disability Employment Service aims to help clients find and gain employment. Provide one-on-one onsite training and ongoing support to clients so they keep current jobs. This service provides disability management services, employment support services, transition to work and job placement services to people with barriers. The ‘Youth 2Work’ Program focuses on supporting young job seekers through Boxing Motivational Fitness, Group Dynamic Learning and Career Development.
Contact: Maxine Ireland- Youth 2Work Facilitator
Contact number: 1800 466 046, 0249 602 200
Serviced areas: National
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://jobcentreaustralia.com.au/
Mental Health & Disability Employment Service
By At Work Australia
At Work Australia offers support in finding employment, aides inmental health issues and assists people with disabilities in trying to find and sustain work.This company includes services that provide:
-individual assessments by experienced health professionals including psychologists, occupational therapists and other health professionals
-accurate identification and strategies to overcome barriers to employment
-Upskilling job seekers for long-term employment with targeted training such as vehicle licences and tickets, computer skills and certificate courses.
Contact: Keira Campbell- Manager
Contact number: 0240 398 819
Serviced areas: Based at Broadmeadow and Charlestown
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://atworkaustralia.com.au/
By At Work Australia
At Work Australia offers support in finding employment, aides inmental health issues and assists people with disabilities in trying to find and sustain work.This company includes services that provide:
-individual assessments by experienced health professionals including psychologists, occupational therapists and other health professionals
-accurate identification and strategies to overcome barriers to employment
-Upskilling job seekers for long-term employment with targeted training such as vehicle licences and tickets, computer skills and certificate courses.
Contact: Keira Campbell- Manager
Contact number: 0240 398 819
Serviced areas: Based at Broadmeadow and Charlestown
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://atworkaustralia.com.au/
Nourish Cafe
Salvation Army THE ARK
'Nourish' is a community café located in West Lake Macquarie that provides nutritious meals at low cost in a friendly accessible environment. The café is staffed by training participants who are able to complete accredited training in Hospitality up to Certificate II. For ages 12-25 years.
Contact: Shannon Geelan
Contact number: 0249 593 726
Service areas: Based at Bolton Point, NSW
Email: not specified
Website: http://salvos.org.au/oasishunter/cafe/hospitality-training/
http://salvos.org.au/westlakes/community/nourish-cafe/
Salvation Army THE ARK
'Nourish' is a community café located in West Lake Macquarie that provides nutritious meals at low cost in a friendly accessible environment. The café is staffed by training participants who are able to complete accredited training in Hospitality up to Certificate II. For ages 12-25 years.
Contact: Shannon Geelan
Contact number: 0249 593 726
Service areas: Based at Bolton Point, NSW
Email: not specified
Website: http://salvos.org.au/oasishunter/cafe/hospitality-training/
http://salvos.org.au/westlakes/community/nourish-cafe/
Traineeships
Newcastle City Council
Traineeships within the Newcastle City Council are available. Contact the local coordinator to gain further information regarding this program.
Contact: Christine Stephens- Learning & Development Coordinator
Contact number: 0249 746 129
Serviced areas: Newcastle region
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au
Newcastle City Council
Traineeships within the Newcastle City Council are available. Contact the local coordinator to gain further information regarding this program.
Contact: Christine Stephens- Learning & Development Coordinator
Contact number: 0249 746 129
Serviced areas: Newcastle region
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au
The Olive Branch Cafe
Salvation Army THE ARK
A great hospitality opportunity that provides young people with the ability to develop hands-on work skills through participating in the operation of a functioning busy café. The program provides training and hands on experience from skilled chefs and offers its students a Certificate II in Hospitality. Those who are dealing with anger, depression and homelessness – between 15 and 25 years old – are referred to the program through school and support agencies.
Contact: Jacob Sutcliffe
Contact number: 0249 698 066
Service areas: Based at Hamilton, NSW
Email: not specified
Website: http://salvos.org.au/oasishunter/cafe/
Salvation Army THE ARK
A great hospitality opportunity that provides young people with the ability to develop hands-on work skills through participating in the operation of a functioning busy café. The program provides training and hands on experience from skilled chefs and offers its students a Certificate II in Hospitality. Those who are dealing with anger, depression and homelessness – between 15 and 25 years old – are referred to the program through school and support agencies.
Contact: Jacob Sutcliffe
Contact number: 0249 698 066
Service areas: Based at Hamilton, NSW
Email: not specified
Website: http://salvos.org.au/oasishunter/cafe/
Youth & Disability Employment Services
By The Ors Group
Provides one-on-one personalised support to help youth and students with disabilities reach their vocational goals. Specialist advice on a wide array of services to help find and keep a job. These may
include:
•Job search assistance •Interviews skill training •Training courses
•Post placement support •Vocational counselling and assessment •Workplace assessments
•Psychological assessments and counselling
Contact: Kate Smith (Disability Services)
Contact number: 1300 265 957.
Serviced areas: Nation wide
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.orsgroup.com.au/
http://www.orsgroup.com.au/our-services-2/employment-services/job-services-australia-jsa-2/
http://www.orsgroup.com.au/our-services-2/employment-services/disability-employment-services-des/
Specific branch details: http://www.orsgroup.com.au/all-states-2/sites-by-job-services-australia/
By The Ors Group
Provides one-on-one personalised support to help youth and students with disabilities reach their vocational goals. Specialist advice on a wide array of services to help find and keep a job. These may
include:
•Job search assistance •Interviews skill training •Training courses
•Post placement support •Vocational counselling and assessment •Workplace assessments
•Psychological assessments and counselling
Contact: Kate Smith (Disability Services)
Contact number: 1300 265 957.
Serviced areas: Nation wide
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.orsgroup.com.au/
http://www.orsgroup.com.au/our-services-2/employment-services/job-services-australia-jsa-2/
http://www.orsgroup.com.au/our-services-2/employment-services/disability-employment-services-des/
Specific branch details: http://www.orsgroup.com.au/all-states-2/sites-by-job-services-australia/
Youth Connections
By Jobs Quest, Job Links Plus & Youthconnections.com.au
Youth Connections is a program that is available to young people between the ages of 11 -19 years of age who need extra support in education to successfully transition through to Year 12, then on to further education or training. By working with schools and other community organisations such as Career’s Network, YC are able to organise programs that keep students engaged and actively participating in education so they get the best outcomes.
Contact: Andrew Tipping
Contact number: Job Quest (Mayfield): 0249 609 024
Job Links Plus: 02 4033 4100 or 1800 695 625
Youth Connections.com.au 02 4346 111
Serviced areas: Hunter, Port Stephens, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Central Coast regions
Email: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
Website: http://www.jobquest.org.au/#!youth/cfjx, http://www.joblinkplus.com.au/index.cfm?page_id=1129
By Jobs Quest, Job Links Plus & Youthconnections.com.au
Youth Connections is a program that is available to young people between the ages of 11 -19 years of age who need extra support in education to successfully transition through to Year 12, then on to further education or training. By working with schools and other community organisations such as Career’s Network, YC are able to organise programs that keep students engaged and actively participating in education so they get the best outcomes.
Contact: Andrew Tipping
Contact number: Job Quest (Mayfield): 0249 609 024
Job Links Plus: 02 4033 4100 or 1800 695 625
Youth Connections.com.au 02 4346 111
Serviced areas: Hunter, Port Stephens, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Central Coast regions
Email: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
Website: http://www.jobquest.org.au/#!youth/cfjx, http://www.joblinkplus.com.au/index.cfm?page_id=1129