Why Job Seekers Should Choose MatchWorks
Getting results so you can get on with the business of life.
Facts
- MatchWorks has 13 sites across Geelong and the western and northern suburbs of Melbourne including Werribee and Bacchus Marsh.
- MatchWorks success is due to a focus on positive outcomes for job seekers and from working in partnership with them to find employment that suits their needs, skills and career goals.
- MatchWorks has placed over 10,000 people into employment since Job Network started.
- MatchWorks delivers specialised assistance to job seekers with a disability.
- MatchWorks has links with over 4000 employers in the Geelong, northern and western Melbourne region.
- MatchWorks delivers a totally individualised approach to assisting job seekers in becoming more employable. Every person's situation is different and MatchWorks will provide the support needed in achieve and sustain employment.
- MatchWorks can train you, skill you up and help improve your interview skills and resume.
- MatchWorks has equipment and technologies to help you search for work including internet access, photocopying, faxes and phones.
- MatchWorks has dedicated business development officers who can introduce you to suitable employers.
- MatchWorks is successful in building partnerships with job seekers through support and assistance in, not only in finding a job, but in keeping that job.
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Job Services Australia Services
Job seekers registered with MatchWorks, will be:
- Provided with job vacancy information and job search facilities
- Advised on job search techniques, career options, employment, training programs and other services
- Given feedback on job interviews arranged for you
Subject to your needs and eligibility, MatchWorks may also provide:
- Help with access to employment and training programs, counselling, work experience and other services
- More intensive job search activities and work preparation with fortnightly contact to help you into a job
- Interpreter services, travel assistance (if you are referred to a job interview) and other services
- Support while you are settling into your new job.
Further information about Job Network can be found at any Centrelink office or by visiting The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations website
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Specialised employment support for people with a disability
MatchWorks can assist you with:
- Links to over 4000 employers across Geelong and the northern and western suburbs of Melbourne
- Specialist support staff for job seekers with a disability
- Business Development Officers are ready to market you to employers
- Training
- Job search facilities
What is the MatchWorks disability employment program?
This program is a free service created to assist people with a disability into work and build relationships with their new employers.
Who is eligible for the program?
Anyone who has a disability.
What assistance will I receive from MatchWorks?
Not only will you have access to a vast number of employers and vacancies but MatchWorks’ approachable staff offer advice and tips on interview preparation, confidence and self- esteem building activities and prepare professional resumes and job applications.
MatchWorks can also help you become more job ready by assisting you through various training courses.
What facilities will be made available to me?
In all MatchWorks sites job seekers have access to computers, internet, phone, fax, photocopier and newspapers. Plus the expert team at MatchWorks are always on hand to give you one on one support whilst you look for employment.
How do I find out more?
You are welcome to call or come in to your nearest MatchWorks office to discuss this further with our team. We look forward to seeing you!
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Parent payment recipients
If you currently receive a Parenting Payment from Centrelink and are interested in finding work contact MatchWorks.
How can MatchWorks help you?
Entering the workforce for the first time or re-entering it after a break can be a daunting process, particularly if you are doing it alone. MatchWorks offers help and support to you through the job search process. MatchWorks is committed to finding you ongoing employment. This means finding the job that best suits your skills, needs and career goals. If you have school aged children and require flexible hours MatchWorks will work with you to find part time work to fit in with your child care needs and if necessary assist you to source suitable child care.
With MatchWorks you will have access to:
- An individual and tailored plan to find you work that fits in with your child care needs
- A dedicated business development officer who will market you to employers and seek suitable jobs for you
- A plan that will assist you in searching for work, as well as updating your skills.
MatchWorks offers a totally individualised approach to assisting you in becoming more employable.
MatchWorks has:
- The reputation of offering personalised job assistance that is tailored to your individual circumstances and workforce experience
- Experienced staff who can help you improve interviewing skills and resumes and will equip you with skills to enter or re-enter the workforce
- Dedicated staff who will market you to employers to improve your chance of getting a job
- Equipment and technologies to help you find a job, including internet access, photocopying, faxes and phones
- Staff who are happy to assist you with accessing and using the computers and other job search facilities
- Staff who will help you while you look for work and continue to help and support you when you have your job.
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