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Job Seeker Services

ELIGIBILITY

Key Eligibility requirements for BIZLINK services are that a person with disability:

Is working age.

Has completed school to the end of the year they turn 17 years or comply with the school leaving age requirements (unless undertaking an approved school to work transition program).

Has a current Job Capacity Assessment - Students with disability that directly register with BIZLINK may be exempt from a Job Capacity Assessment.

Is motivated to work and/or to build their capacity to become work ready.

Is willing to accept support and assistance from BIZLINK.

Is supported by their family (or significant other), where involved, to secure and maintain employment.

Can travel independent from BIZLINK (following transport training if required).

Lives in BIZLINK's Employment Service Areas: North Metro Perth and Central and West Metro Perth. If you live outside these areas and would still like to register contact BIZLINK directly to discuss possibilities.

BIZLINK welcomes calls to discuss registering.

BIZLINK may be able to directly register you or can provide advice on what you need to do to access a Disability Employment Service that is right for you.

EMPLOYMENT PATHWAY PLAN

BIZLINK values choice and your right to make decisions about your career. The friendly and professional staff at BIZLINK will talk to you about your skills, abilities and interests to assist you to develop your Employment Pathway Plan (EPP) - this plan considers your individual needs and lists the services and assistance needed to secure and maintain a job. If you need assistance to become work ready, BIZLINK will develop an individualised plan to build your work capacity.

THE RIGHT JOB

BIZLINK will assist you to find the right job by speaking to employers, matching your skills to vacancies, preparing resumes, supporting you in interviews and assisting you to complete job applications.

SUPPORT

BIZLINK can assist you to learn your job and feel comfortable at work by providing support that meets your individual needs. This may include on-the-job training, off-site support, guidance, encouragement, advocacy and linking you with other services. BIZLINK can assist you to become part of the team and to perform the job to your employer's expectations.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

BIZLINK has been assisting people with disability to access open employment and training since 1992.

BIZLINK works closely with jobseekers, their support network and employers.

BIZLINK will strive to find a job that meets your individual needs and our ongoing commitment to Disability Support Certification assures this.

BIZLINK services are provided free of charge because our funding is an Australian Government Initiative.

BIZLINK is a Quality Endorsed Company, a reflection of our professional approach and commitment to providing a quality service.

A PARTNERSHIP

Your BIZLINK Coordinator will encourage you to be fully involved in all aspects of finding your job and keeping your job.

BIZLINK CAN ASSIST YOU WITH:

• Finding a job that matches your skills and interests.
• Using public transport to your job, work experience or course that is supported by BIZLINK and agreed on your plan.
• Learning job interview skills.
• Resumes and job applications.
• Gaining work skills through work experience and courses.
• Advice about recreation and social activities.
• Learning occupational health and safety procedures.
• Performing your job to your employer's expectations.
• Becoming part of the team where you work.
• Modifying the workplace or buying special equipment (as required / approved).

YOUR LINK TO SUCCESS IN EMPLOYMENT

• BIZLINK has assisted hundreds of people with disability into open employment since 1992.
• BIZLINK has a team of professional Coordinators dedicated to assisting you.
• BIZLINK has a network of employers including large companies, State, Federal and Local Government.
• BIZLINK is quality endorsed to AS/NZS ISO 9001 and Disability Support Certification.
• BIZLINK is a strong performer in DEEWR's Star Ratings.