Supporting your journey toward the bright new future that a secure working life brings
At WISE, we support job seekers across Australia to find and keep meaningful work. A secure job can boost your wellbeing — building confidence, improving health and giving you financial stability. But we also know that job hunting on your own can feel tough, and that’s why we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Whether you’ve been out of work for a while, are living with disability or illness, or simply aren’t sure where to start, our team will listen to your goals and help you create a path forward.
Who we support into employment
At WISE, we work with people from all walks of life. If you’re receiving Centrelink benefits and any of the below apply to you, we may be able to help:
- Living with disability, illness or mental health conditions (including anxiety, bipolar, depression)
- Recently unemployed or long-term unemployed
- Retrenched or made redundant
- Returning to work after caring responsibilities
- Mature-aged (50+)
- Young and looking for work
- Indigenous Australians, asylum seekers or refugees
Video: Susy’s job seeker success story.
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How we help you find work
Once you register with Centrelink and as a WISE job seeker, our local professional staff will create an employment plan just for you. This could include:
- Resume support and interview coaching
- Work experience or training opportunities
- Literacy, numeracy or digital skills training
- Referrals to local support services
- Help with workplace modifications or transport
- Access to government-funded support and wage subsidies
- One-on-one support to build your confidence and independence
We’re more than a job search agency. We work closely with inclusive employers in your area who are looking for job seekers just like you.
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Whatever your employment needs are, we can help
Under the Workforce Australia service, we work side by side with you to help you find the kind of job, training, support services and work experience you’re after. We know that when jobs and people are well matched, they stay together longer.
Our Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) job seekers might need extra employment support. We have customers whose lives have been impacted by injury, physical or mental health conditions, or another disability. We know these customers often need a helping hand to find the independence that comes with a rewarding job.
What job seeker programs does WISE offer?
We are one of Australia’s largest employment services providers and offer a comprehensive range of employment services. We are also flexible, and tailor our services to give you the very best start in the right job for you. Our range of services include:
- Inclusive Employment Australia - support for people with disability, injury or a health condition
- Workforce Australia - general job seeker support and pathways to work
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Services - support for people aged 15–65 living with significant and permanent disability
- GradWISE graduate disability employment - support for tertiary students and graduates with disability, mental, physical health condition or injury
- Work Assist - help for people at risk of losing work due to illness or injury
- Rainbow WISE - designed for the LGBTQIA+ community, promoting awareness and understanding in the employment space
- WISE Women - employment program run by women, supporting women into meaningful employment
- Post-placement support - free post-placement support for up to six months to make sure you are happy with the outcome
- Occupational Rehabilitation - helping workers back into productive employment and making workplaces safe for everyone
- Integrated Practical Placement (IPP) program - helping school leavers with disabiilty gain work experience
- Accredited training courses - via WISE Training Services (RTO 6653) and Interskills Training
And more programs to support you on your journey to work.
Discover all of WISE's job seeker programs and services, and how they can help you find the right role.
Get started with WISE Employment
Ready to start your job search and find a job that fits your life? Our friendly team is here to help.