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Job Seeker Services

Eligibility

Key Eligibility requirements for BIZLINK Inclusive Employment Australia services are that a person:

Has a disability, injury, or health condition that makes it harder to get or keep a job. This is usually confirmed by an Employment Services Assessment (ESAt) or Job Capacity Assessment (JCA), unless you are exempt.
Is working age – at least 14 years old and not yet old enough for the Age Pension.
Lives in a BIZLINK service area or chooses BIZLINK if live elsewhere.
Is an Australian citizen or have an eligible visa (such as a permanent resident visa, Special Category Visa, Temporary Protection Visa, or Safe Haven Enterprise Visa).
Not studying full-time (unless Services Australia referred you knowing you are a full-time student, or you are in an approved school-to-work transition program).
Not already working at or above your assessed work capacity (your “Employment Benchmark”).
Not registered with another employment service provider (like Workforce Australia, Transition to Work, or another IEA provider) once you start with BIZLINK.
Be willing to provide personal information (including income details) to BIZLINK and government departments as required.
Be willing to work with BIZLINK on activities in your Job Plan and participate in agreed appointments and activities.
Be able to travel to work independently (with transport training from BIZLINK if needed).
Has stable accommodation and a way to keep in contact (like a phone or agreed method).
Has support from your network (family, carers, guardians, or advocates), if involved, and agree to follow BIZLINK’s policies.

More details on Eligibility for BIZLINK Inclusive Employment Australia services are detailed in the IEA Client Manual.

Job Plan

BIZLINK values your choice and individual 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 Job Plan - this plan considers your individual needs and lists the services and assistance needed to secure and maintain a job. For people with an eligible income support payment, your Job Plan also helps you to meet your mutual obligation requirements.

The Right Job

BIZLINK will assist you as needed to find the right job. Your Coordinator will encourage you to be fully involved in all aspects of finding and keeping your job. Depending on your individual needs, BIZLINK can assist you with:

Finding a job that matches your skills and interests.
Using public transport.
Learning job interview skills.
Resumes and job applications.
Gaining work skills through work experience and courses as agreed on your Job Plan.
Advice about recreation and social activities.
Learning work health and safety procedures.
Performing your job to your employer's expectations.
Becoming part of the team where you work.
A Traineeship or Apprenticeship if you are eligible and that matches your career goal.
Modifying the workplace or buying special equipment if required and approved by JobAccess.

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 meet your employer's expectations.

Your Link to Success in Employment

BIZLINK:

Servicing the Perth Metropolitan since 1992.
Employs a team of professional Coordinators dedicated to assisting you.
Established network of employers including large, medium and small businesses; State, Federal and Local Government.
Quality assured with certification for National Standards for Disability Services (NSDS), NDIS, ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 a demonstration of our professional approach and commitment to providing a quality service.
Is free because our Inclusive Employment Australia is an Australian Government Initiative.