A new NDIS Job Matching Service will be rolled out over the next few months to support the fast-growing disability sector address skills and recruitment needs while connecting jobseekers with employment opportunities in Australia.
NDS, an industry body representing non-government disability service providers, will work with NDIS service providers to identify their workforce needs, as well as Jobs and Skills Centres and other employment services to connect jobseekers with jobs.
The service will also support NDIS service providers to navigate the vocational education and training (VET) sector to increase skilled workers in the industry.
Jobseekers interested in working in disability services will be connected with quality VET options.
NDS will also seek to engage and skill people with disability for careers in disability services.
Other services will include identifying courses and training opportunities for existing workers to improve skills and help employers access available incentives.
The NDIS Job Matching Service was developed with extensive industry consultation including the State Training Board’s Social Assistance and Allied Health Workforce Steering Committee.
In addition to the NDIS Job Matching Service, the State Government recently expanded the Lower fees, local skills initiative.
Half price courses include the Certificate II in Introduction to Disability Care, the Certificate III in Individual Support and the Certificate IV in Disability.
“This is an end-to-end service, working with employers to address their organisational needs while connecting people to jobs.” said Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery.
“The NDIS Job Matching Service is yet another McGowan Government initiative to create a pipeline of skilled workers in areas of demand.
For more information, visit http://www.jobsandskills.wa.gov.au.
