If you need help getting ready for employment or finding the right job, a free recruitment agency could provide the support you're looking for.
Job seekers in Australia can access a range of government-funded employment services at no cost.
Whether you need a little bit of help or more significant ongoing support, you can access tailored employment support wherever you live in Australia.
In this guide, we explain how to find a free recruitment agency that's right for you.
There are many reasons why people choose to get help from a recruitment agency. You might have tried for a long time to find a job with no luck.
You might have just graduated school and need a helping hand to kick start your career.
Or you might be ready to transition back into work after time off work because of parenting or health reasons.
You might find a recruitment agency helpful if you:
Businesses can also use free recruitment services to fill a job vacancy or find the right people for their business needs.
Searching for work can be challenging.
When you have support from the right team, it can help you feel more confident and positive about the recruitment process.
The best recruitment agencies will offer:
Different organisations specialise in different types of employment support.
Whether you're a recent high school graduate or over 45 and wanting to change careers, there are recruitment services to help you get the right support.
Some of the specialised government-funded employment services in Australia include:
Disability Employment Services helps people living with injury, illness or disability find and keep a job.
Get tailored support to find the right employer, apply for jobs, access workplace modifications and more.
If you already have a job, but are having trouble meeting the requirements of your job because of injury, illness or disability, a Disability Employment Services provider can help.
They'll work closely with you and your employer, or just you, to help keep you in your job.
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander job seekers can access culturally appropriate employment services through Workforce Australia or Disability Employment Services.
Indigenous employment services include pre-employment training, work experience and access to Work for the Dole activities that benefit you and your community.
Job seekers from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities may be eligible for specialist employment services from licensed Workforce Australia providers.
Get tailored support to find employment opportunities, apply for jobs, build your workplace skills and plan for your career.
If you're aged between 15 and 24 years old, you could be eligible for Transition to Work employment services.
You'll get practical help as you complete school, move onto further training and education or transition into work. The program can include apprenticeships, work-related training or further education.
ParentsNext helps parents with children under 6 plan and prepare for study or work. If you are receiving a Parenting Payment through Centrelink, you may be referred to the ParentsNext program by Centrelink.
You can also volunteer for the program if you live in a ParentsNext Intensive Stream location.
Career Transition Assistance helps Australians 45 years and over transition to a new job and build the skills and confidence they need to stay competitive in the job market.
You'll get practical and tailored support to find suitable job opportunities, improve your resume, boost your digital literacy and experience work in different industries.
If you are thinking of starting your own business, you may be eligible for 12-months free support through the Self-Employment Assistance program.
Self-Employment Assistance providers can help you workshop your business idea, develop a business plan, access business training and connect with business coaches in your industry.
In Australia, there are many private recruitment agencies as well as government-funded service providers.
Government-funded employment services are completely free for eligible job seekers.
You can find free recruitment services are in your local area by:
APM is a licensed provider of Workforce Australia Services and Disability Employment Services.
Whether you need support to find meaningful work, stay in your job or prepare for your next career steps, we're ready to help. Get in touch to see how we can best support you.
Call 1800 276 932 or email apm4jobs@apm.net.au.
