What type of support do you need?
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
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.
Indigenous job seekers
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.
Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) Australians
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.
Young Australians
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
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.
Changing careers
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.
Starting your own business
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.
How to find a free recruitment agency in your area
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:
- Getting a referral from Centrelink – if you are already receiving an income support payment from Centrelink, you'll have access to Workforce Australia Online. This is where you can self-manage your job search. If you need additional support, Centrelink will refer you to a Workforce Australia Services provider such as APM.
- Contact a local provider directly – you can contact an employment services provider directly to see how they can support you.
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.