At Mission Australia, we have capable and enthusiastic candidates ready to start work now. If you employ one of our eligible job seekers for a minimum 14-week period you can also gain additional support through our Employer Support Packages.

There are a variety of packages tailored to suit the needs of both you and your new staff member.

We can design a support pack tailored to your business. These packages can include:

• Training for your new employee to help ensure they have up-to-date skills and knowledge
• Tools and equipment to help your new employee perform their daily tasks with confidence
• Financial support for both part-time and full-time employees in certain situations.

To be eligible for any of the Support Packages or a combination of these packages, simply

1. Talk to your local consultant and lodge a vacancy with Mission Australia Employment Services; and
2. Employ an eligible Mission Australia Employment Services job seeker for the period outlined in your Employment Agreement.

You should also intend to provide ongoing employment to the job seeker after the completion of the agreement period.

Some of the employer benefits you can expect from Mission Australia include:

Pre-screening, screening and evaluation
Mission Australia will listen carefully to your needs, and only refer candidates that are suitable.

Advertising
Mission Australia advertises vacancies on the National Vacancy Database (jobsearch.gov.au) to target a diverse and extensive resource of job seekers throughout Australia. This is the most visited job site in Australia.

Wage Incentives
In some situations, we can offer financial incentives to employers of eligible job seekers. This support assists you with the costs of training, development and wages in the first few months of employment. The Wage Subsidy is paid after the job seeker has been employed for 14 and 27 consecutive weeks and for the agreed number of hours as detailed in your agreement with Mission Australia. Your Mission Australia consultant will be able to inform you if you are eligible for this assistance.

Workplace Assistance
We can assist you with workplace tools and equipment (that are not already covered by you as a standard condition of employment). This will help your new employee perform their role with confidence.

Access to Apprenticeships and Traineeships
If you are interested in an apprentice or trainee, we can help you access traineeship eligible job candidates. Through our Australian Apprenticeships Centres, we can also help you to access any financial incentives available.

Post Placement Support
Mission Australia will provide both you and your eligible job seeker with ongoing support in the initial months of employment, to ensure a smooth transition. With Post Placement Support we provide support and encouragement to your new employee in the early stages of employment and help identify and address any issues that could have an impact on the employee’s ability to maintain long-term employment.

We can also provide additional assistance to help your new employee settle into their job:

• Assistance to purchase job specific equipment, clothes or uniforms
• Additional industry skills training if required
• Assistance with short-term transport requirements (for example, Mission Australia may be able to cover the cost of transportation until the employee receives their first pay)

Terms and conditions apply. To find out more about our support packs call 13 11 24 and talk to your local Mission Australia representative.

Additional information about employer support is available in the following documents

Wage Subsidies (701.15 kB)

Support For Your Business (701.83 kB)

Helping Retain Your Staff (622.76 kB)