Disability Employment Services
At IDEAL Placements we understand that looking for work can be challenging. Our team is here to support you every step of the way and listen to your needs.
Together we will support your work and life goals to create a plan navigating you toward success. If you are not ready for work just yet, we can focus on building skills through training and upskilling to become job ready.
Our friendly team will source job opportunities and provide on-the-job training, supporting you and your new employer, and creating long-term partnerships. Our goal is to find employment that best matches your needs and capabilities.
Get started with IDEAL Placements
You can get started by registering with us:
- Through a Services Australia referral or
- By directly registering with us.
To register directly with us contact your closest IDEAL Placements office and our friendly team will help you through this process.
How we work with you
A friendly IDEAL Placements Employment Consultant will be assigned to you, and work with you to understand what assistance you may need while sourcing suitable job opportunities. Your Employment Consultant will get to know your interests, qualifications, experience, and skills and will set achievable goals for you to work towards in your employment journey.
Help with the prep work
IDEAL Placements provides individualised services to support you in preparing for and finding a job. Everyone’s journey is different and if required, we provide access to the right services to help you overcome any challenges.
On-Site Support
IDEAL Placements can assist you with on-site support and training at your workplace. On-the-job training takes place in your normal working situation, using the actual tools, equipment, documents, or materials. Your Employment Consultant can attend the workplace prior to you commencing your job to learn the required roles and tasks to assist you with your on-the-job training.
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/