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WISE Employment has job agency offices in New South Wales (NSW), Queensland (QLD), Northern Territory (NT), South Australia (SA), Tasmania (TAS), and Victoria (VIC).
If you are job seeking, we are here to support your job search and help you find work that suits your interests and abilities. Build job skills and confidence to get and keep meaningful employment.
Free recruiting services help employers to find the right person for the right job, fast. Our dedicated recruitment and employment support keeps your business productive and efficient.
We offer a range of integrated programs and services in support of, and complementary to, free government-funded jobactive and Disability Employment Services (DES).
Driving social change and creating sustainable employment is at the heart of WISE social enterprises. Social and economic inclusion underpins business with purpose.
From job finding tips, mental health at work, what employment services are, to how diversity and inclusion create stronger workplaces, WISE Employment Resources is your one-stop fountain of knowledge for workplace information and support.
Since 1992, as one of Australia’s leading not-for-profit employment services providers, we’ve helped hundreds of thousands of job seekers to find work with inclusive employers who recognise and value diversity.
If you are job seeking, we are here to support your job search and help you find work that suits your interests and abilities. Build job skills and confidence to get and keep meaningful employment.
Free recruiting services help employers to find the right person for the right job, fast. Our dedicated recruitment and employment support keeps your business productive and efficient.
We offer a range of integrated programs and services in support of, and complementary to, free government-funded jobactive and Disability Employment Services (DES).
Driving social change and creating sustainable employment is at the heart of WISE social enterprises. Social and economic inclusion underpins business with purpose.
From job finding tips, mental health at work, what employment services are, to how diversity and inclusion create stronger workplaces, WISE Employment Resources is your one-stop fountain of knowledge for workplace information and support.
Since 1992, as one of Australia’s leading not-for-profit employment services providers, we’ve helped hundreds of thousands of job seekers to find work with inclusive employers who recognise and value diversity.
Helping graduates who have disabilities, injuries or health conditions find employment
WISE Employment has job agency offices in New South Wales (NSW), Queensland (QLD), Northern Territory (NT), South Australia (SA), Tasmania (TAS), and Victoria (VIC).
We offer a range of integrated programs and services, in support of and complementary to our free government-funded employment services. WISE Employment is one of Australia’s leading not-for-profit employment services providers and a dedicated employment agency for Disability Employment Services (DES), jobactive, social enterprises, NDIS supports, occupational rehabilitation, training, mental health programs, graduate disability employment, and specialist job seeker and employer programs and services. Please click through to find out more, free-call WISE Employment on 1800 685 105 or contact us.
Learn MoreEmployer Andrew | H Hardware“Disability is a very broad term, so there are a lot of misconceptions around hiring people with disabilities. What I’ve found is that people just want to work and are very driven in the right role, making for very reliable employees.”
Employer Emma | McDonalds Renmark“I think people forget that the word disability has the word ability in it. There’s a misconstrued perception that hiring someone who faces a challenge will cost you money and be difficult, but what it does is uplift your team and bring a new kind of energy to the workplace.”
Employer Elizabeth | Cash Advantage“We've been working with WISE Employment for the past three years and have found them to be professional and refreshingly honest. They work very hard in getting the right people for the right position and no request is too hard. Thank goodness they are not the type of recruitment agency that forwards you just anybody regardless of the position. They really listen. Not only did we end up with great staff, but we were also pleasantly surprised to receive Government financial support. We have been so impressed with the service from WISE, we have recommended them to our own business associates. We would have no hesitation in recommending them to any business requiring staff.”
Employer Sophie | Brasserie Bread“There are a lot of misconceptions around disability, such as people won’t be able to do the job properly or they’ll struggle with instructions, but what’s important is that you look at the individual’s motivators and what they can bring to the role. Be patient as it will help them to grow with the company and will create a foundation of loyalty."
Employer Lorenzo | Jim's Mowing“Employers think that people with a disability won’t be able to perform the same tasks as other people, but that’s not the case. Cameron has proved that people with a disability can be just as good, if not better, than anyone else.”
Steve | Former job seeker“The help I received from WISE to secure this role has really changed my life. I now have the ability to live the life that I always wanted to and within an industry that excites me immensely. Gaining employment has meant that I can now live an independent life, which, for use of a better word, makes me feel normal.”
Michael | Former job seeker“I’d lost respect for myself. It’s demoralising the way people look at you [when you’re homeless]. Now I’m back on track, I’ve got my life back. I feel independent. I’ve got a dollar in my pocket, most of the time! I’m being constructive and giving back.”
Tony | Employer | MIMAS Foods“People with disabilities are people too and more than capable of doing what able-bodied people do. The staff members we’ve employed who have disabilities, we’ve worked with every single one of them to find their strengths and develop these. We guide them and steer them in the workplace, so they gain confidence in their role and see that they too are capable of working.”
Eric | Former job seeker“I’m so grateful for WISE Employment, I love this job and they helped me get it. They were always on my side when I wanted to give up. Most job agencies don’t help, you’re just another person to them, but WISE allowed me to see the good side of a job agency. For someone that was bullied at school and lacked confidence, I’m now feeling independent and excited for the future. This is more than a job, it’s my hobby. It gets me out of bed in the morning and gives me a sense of normality. It has changed my life.”
Julie | Employer | Jac’s Accounting“We’re not your typical accountancy firm; we’re family focused and put people first. Cathy has really surprised me with her abilities and we’ll continue to help her build her skills and increase her hours when she’s ready. I’d hope others in the community would consider employing people with disabilities – sometimes you’ve just got to give back, and give someone an opportunity.”
Zak | Former job seekerWhen you have a job, you can handle your life, and you can help others. I am not that person to just lie down and take Centrelink – I like to pay tax because I live in this beautiful country and I take it as my responsibility to contribute to it.”
Cassie | Former job seeker“I found it hard to find a job due to mental health issues and single parenting. WISE understood my needs, they were supportive, and helped me get a job that I love. I’m now the Operations Manager for my employer.”
Tim | Former job seeker“I had an aneurysm that led to a serious stroke. WISE gave me a lot of care and attention that I couldn’t find anywhere else and helped me get a job in a call centre. I would recommend WISE to anyone.”
Vicki | Former job seeker“I found it really difficult to get a job because of my dyslexia. They organised a job plan for me. They got me into training and now I just adore working in aged care. I love my clients. Now I’m pursuing a career in nursing, that’s my real main goal.”
Jayson | Former job seeker“I have poor hearing, short memory and I have lower back problems. WISE are there to help you find work and push you forward in life. They’ve helped me find more work and given me more hours. I just love to work. I love to do something with my life and make myself feel useful.”
Rebecca | Former job seekerMy disability is anxiety, bi-polar and depression, and working with WISE I overcome a little bit of it every day. Go and see WISE, they’ll get you up off the couch, they helped me find my career so I think if they can help me they can help anyone.”
Matthew | Former job seeker“Charlie’s given me a chance to live a normal life and go back to being a chef, whereas before I was in pain and miserable wondering when I’d be fit enough to return to work. Having an employer that’s behind me who is understanding and supportive means the world to me.”
Trevor | Former job seeker“WISE Employment has done more for me than any other employment agency. With other job agencies, they call you once and you never hear from them again. With WISE Employment, they regularly keep in touch.”
Corey | Former job seeker“I want a profession. I want a qualification and a future. If it wasn’t for WISE, I’d be hiding in a room somewhere. Now I’m not wasting my time anymore, I’m existing and living. I feel confident. I am not the person I used to be.”
Mary | Former job seeker“The WISE team treated me so well, they were like my brothers and sisters. I thought I couldn’t do the job, but WISE encouraged me and then when I started working, it changed my life. I got my confidence back and proved to myself I was capable of so much more.”
John | Employer | Manningham City Council“There are currently three people with a disability working in my department and I’m stoked to have them on my team. I would encourage other businesses to give everyone a chance. I’m confident that they’d be happy with the work delivered.”
Nick | Employer | Owner at Bancroft’s Dry Cleaning“There’s a pool of talent out there and employers should broaden their horizons, because the people that come through WISE are loyal, positive in attitude, and make great employees.”
Karen | Employer | Owner Cataract on Paterson“It’s ironic that people who have the flu aren’t feared! More business owners should consider employing people who have a mental illness because, quite simply, they can do the job and do it exceptionally well.”
Greg Matusze | Employer | Owner of Busy Bee Cafe“After my experience with employing Andrew I’m keen to hire more people with disabilities and I’d encourage other employers to do the same. The experience has been so positive and there are hidden benefits. Andrew brings a bit of a shine to the place and an enthusiasm which is just infectious – he’s an absolute joy to have around.”
Paul Harding | Employer | Operations Manager at Hume Doors“There are no limitations on who we employ, says Paul. “If a person with a mental illness wants to apply for a job, we certainly wouldn’t exclude them from working with us. If we get the right person and the right work fit, it’s not an issue for us – if they’re the best candidate for the role, they will certainly get the job.”
Barry Blackwell | Employer | Owner of Spirit of Bonsai“An accounts manager at my bank mentioned she needed an extra worker and I told her I would put WISE Employment onto them! Things are tough in small business, but I tell people: give them [people who have a disability] a go, let them have a go at doing some work experience. And, you know, it makes me feel good.”
Belinda Wandabwa | Manager and Director of Nursing | Baptcare Karana CommunityIt’s amazing the difference you can make to someone’s life. It has a ripple effect. That’s what made me recruit the next one and the next one; it’s someone’s life changing. You don’t know someone’s journey: they could be depressed just because of the hardships they’ve experienced, but then if you change something in their life, like a job, that all changes – and for their families as well. I’m so glad I did that for someone. I think it’s something all employers should do: give someone a chance to turn their lives around.”
Tony | Employer | McDonald’s Port Lincoln"The initial hesitation for employers when it comes to hiring people with a disability is that it’ll become too much work. But when you see someone successfully integrate into the workforce, it makes it all worthwhile."
Corey Mingari | Employer | Owner of McDonald’s North Hobart“The support WISE Employment has provided from start to finish has been smooth and efficient. I’m very impressed with how WISE has serviced my business needs.”
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