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Achieve Employment

For Jobseekers

Achieve Employment is a no-cost service to assist jobseekers with a disability, injury or a health condition.

We assist you to:

develop a career path
learn job interview skills
build a professional resume
apply for jobs
be matched with a job of your choice
receive individualised trainingon the job

We also help with enrolment in training courses, traineeships and apprenticeships and offer ongoing support in the workplace to help you keep your job.

Eligibility Criteria for Jobseekers

You need to:

have a disability, injury or health condition
be 18 years or over and can be a school leaver
be exited from any other Commonwealth funded programs that funds the provision of services to Achieve Employment participants
have a proof of identity
be able to travel independently

Job in Jeopardy

We offer a no-cost service for workers who are at risk of losing their job. One of our Employment Consultants will assess your skills and job requirements. Your Consultant will provide further training opportunities, retraining or renegotiate the job requirements with your employer.

Commonwealth Disability Services Standards

Achieve Australia delivers all our services in accordance with the Commonwealth Disability Services Standards.*

The Standards ensure people with disability receive excellent service.

Service Access – A fair go for everyone
Individual Needs – Getting help that is right for you
Decision Making and Choice – Having your say
Privacy, Dignity and Confidentiality – Respecting your privacy
Participation and Integration – Taking part in the community
Valued Status – Doing things the community thinks are important
Complaints and Disputes – Getting something done about a complaint
Service Management – Running the service well
Employment Conditions – Your right to fair wages and conditions
Service Recipient Training and Support – Learning the right skills for your job
Staff Recruitment, Employment and Training –Having staff that knows the best ways to help you
Protection of Human Rights and Freedom from Abuse – Being safe and respected

For more information about the Commonwealth Disability Services Standards visit www.fahcsia.gov.au.

Achieving in the Workplace

Gokul Shankar is on his way to achieving his long term career goal. Since starting in Achieve Employment in January 2010, Gokul has aspired to work in the Warehouse and Logistics Industry.

His dream is starting to become a reality. After developing his customer service skills working part-time at Hungry Jack’s, Gokul was rewarded for his hard work and positive attitude with the opportunity to do work placement as a storeperson at a transport company. Gokul’s responsibilities included packing pallets and administration work. He also gained his forklift licence as a result of the experience, which will assist him in gaining employment in the future.