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Why IDEAL?

Support to find the right employee

Focus on long term outcomes

Support throughout onboarding and post-placement to drive long term employment

Widen talent pool

Retain employees

Lower absenteeism

Enhance productivity

Our experienced team works across the Mackay, Sarina, Proserpine, Bowen and Cannonvale region. They can help you navigate each participant into your business and provide on-the-job support as well as extra training where required.

All our services to you are provided for free and we would love the opportunity to discuss your needs.

Employer Testimonials

“Working with IDEAL Placements has been extremely easy. They are focused on a great outcome for our business and our new team members.”

Bridgestone Select Tyre & Auto Mackay

“IDEAL Placements are heavily focused on meeting the needs of individuals and supporting clients to obtain purposeful employment. Inclusivity is at the core of all they do and we value their dedication to remain abreast of industry advancements and employment opportunities across the region.”

Colette – Workforce Development Officer, Bowen Gumlu Growers Association

“We have worked with IDEAL Placements now for over 24 months and have two of their candidates placed with us. The quality of the candidates and the ongoing support from IDEAL Placements has been fantastic. We look forward to getting further candidates on board soon and we would highly recommend them.”

Bronwen – Specialised Linen Services (SPL)

Further Assistance Available

Work Assist

Work Assist can support employers to retain valuable staff if they acquire a disability, injury, or health condition.

Both employers and employees can request Work Assist support and a DES provider will provide flexible support to both parties or separately to help people keep working.

Wage Subsidies

DES Wage Subsidy Scheme

The Wage Subsidy Scheme is a financial incentive of up to $1650 (inclusive of GST) that is available to eligible businesses to support a DES Participant to demonstrate their suitability to ongoing employment.

Wage Start

The Wage Start Subsidy is a financial incentive of up to $6,000 (inclusive of GST) available to eligible employers who hire eligible participants who are with a DES Provider. The Wage Start Subsidy encourages employers to hire participants who are long-term unemployed. There are a limited number of available placements for this subsidy per year.

Restart Wage Subsidy

The Restart Wage Subsidy is a financial incentive of up to $10,000 (inclusive of GST) available to eligible employers who hire eligible participants who are 50 years of age or older.

These subsidies come with their own specific eligibility criteria and must be reviewed individually and in consultation with a DES Provider to ensure all aspects of a potential Wage Subsidy Placement are eligible for a subsidy.

Back to Work Support Payments (QLD Residents Only)

The Back to Work Program is designed to support businesses with hiring Queenslanders who have experienced a period of unemployment and help workers facing a disadvantage. This includes hiring a Queenslander who has recently been unemployed from a vulnerable cohort.

IDEAL Placements has no affiliation with the Back to Work Program as this is managed by the Queensland State Government. More information can be found at: https://backtowork.initiatives.qld.gov.au/back-to-work-support-payment/