EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

Our Employment Services brand, atWork Australia, has been delivering employment services on behalf of the Australian Government since 2003. From close to 400 locations around the nation, atWork Australia delivers Inclusive Employment Australia and Workforce Australia connecting people and business so both can thrive. Currently supporting more than 65,000 Australians to progress on their employment journey to secure meaningful and sustainable employment.

Collaborating with more than 3,500 employers across the country, atWork Australia has connected more than 20,000 Australians with meaningful and sustainable employment across six states over the last 12 months, across a diverse range of industries and occupations. We look forward to welcoming and supporting many more new clients into the future.

A DEDICATED SUPPORT TEAM

We work closely with all our clients to ensure their own Job Coach is there for them from start to finish, providing support to gain a sustainable career. Our Employment Consultants ensure the needs of our employer partners are a priority.

HEALTH AND WELLBEING COACHING

We have our own program, Positivum™ which has been proven to make a difference in people’s lives.

EMPLOYER PARTNERSHIPS

We work with a broad network of employers who are ready to hire skilled and job-ready clients for their vacancies in a diverse range of industries.

ACCESS TO IN-HOUSE ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

The priority for our clients is focused on building abilities and matching skills to connect with great employment opportunities. Our clients have access to qualified in-house allied health professionals, including psychologists, who can assist with a range of support.

THE CLIENT EXPERIENCE

Our priority is to support each client in a way that best meets their personal needs through on the job support, In-Work support or ongoing support. We seek feedback and implement change to ensure we always provide the utmost level of service.

CASE STUDY

Arron’s Journey Towards Employment

Arron is a 26-year-old Indigenous male from Western Australia who faced numerous barriers to employment, including a past criminal record, mental health issues, homelessness and long term unemployment. With tailored support from atWork Australia that included counselling, confidence building, goal setting, financial help and support to obtaining housing, Arron was able to secure employment in his desired role as a forklift operator.

“I really like my job,” said Arron. “I feel my life is stable and secure now and my girls get to see their dad again.”

Arron’s story is one of immense achievement in how he was able to overcome such significant barriers and point his life in the right direction. Arron was a 2019 National Employment Services Association (NESA) finalist in the Achiever of The Year Category.

CASE STUDY

Employer Partnerships – atWork Australia and Stellar

Stellar’s partnership with atWork Australia is a new relationship that has led to more than 120 successful placements since 2018, through both jobactive and Disability Employment Services. The benefits of this partnership have been immediately obvious for disadvantaged job seekers who are given the chance to learn new skills through full-time paid training from Stellar, as well as the option to pursue a Certificate III in Customer Engagement.

“We have only been working with atWork Australia for the past 18 months, however we have seen the true benefit that this kind of partnership brings; for our business, our clients’ business, and importantly, our employees. We look forward to building on our partnership with atWork Australia in the future.”

Stellar’s commitment to employing disadvantaged Australians was recognised at the 2019 National Employment Services Association (NESA) Awards where they were a finalist in the Champion Employer of The Year Category.

CASE STUDY

Candice’s Journey Towards Employment

Candice was struggling to find employment that was the right fit for life and her health condition. Candice’s Disability Employment Services Job Coach could see how determined, flexible and motivated she was to find meaningful work. By working closely together, Candice and her Job Coach were able to secure a part-time job for Candice that was a perfect fit.

View the video below to find out more about Candice’s journey and how, despite her unique challenges, she was able to gain employment with the right employer.

atWork Australia, has been delivering employment services on behalf of the Australian Government since 2003, currently delivering

Inclusive Employment Australia - An Australian Government Initiative