Your Work

Finding employment

The diversity of employment options for Australians over 50 has expanded dramatically in the last 10 years. These options are included below.

If you are entering a new apprenticeship your employer may be eligible to attract a payment on commencement of your new apprenticeship and more.

The national vacancy database and one of Australia's largest online employment websites.

A network of 12 offices that have a range of print, video and online information to help you make informed decisions about education and employment options.

This service is provided by Disability Officers who are specially trained to provide assistance for people with disabilities.

Job Placement Services are the Australian Government funded recruitment services, with more than 400 organisations delivering services from over 2500 offices across Australia.

Provide one-to-one assistance to eligible job seekers that are tailored to address barriers to employment.

Even if you are not receiving a payment from Centrelink you may be able to use Job Search Support services.

Provides advice on every stage of the employment process for people with disability

Includes updating resumes, personal page, searching for jobs and information on training or careers, e-mail capability and printing.

Jobwise is a web site dedicated to promoting mature age employment. The web site contains information for employers, mature age job seekers and mature age workers.

Operates advisory service on issues relating to the Workplace Relations Act 1996.

Websites with extensive search engines for online job vacancies as well as articles and information relating to seeking employment, preparing a resume and job interviews.

To help identify your employment concerns and needs, develop participation plans and preparing for work agreements, and motivate, encourage and monitor your progress.