At Sign for Work, we're here to support your communication needs.
Sign for Work has a specialist team committed to supporting deaf and hard of hearing jobseekers to find and maintain employment.
Our team understand the barriers faced by jobseekers who are deaf or hard of hearing all throughout their employment journey, from getting work ready, to accessing training, to getting that right job.
Our team also has employment consultants fluent in Auslan if this is your preferred language.
Whether it’s your first job, or you are returning to work Sign for Work can help!
How we can help?
Employment Preparation
We provide you with:
- Advice and support on working towards life and career goals.
- Assistance to identify suitable employment and/or training options.
- Support to obtain relevant certificates and licences e.g. White Card etc.
- Assistance to connect you to work experience or volunteering to build your skills.
- Assistance to develop an effective resume.
Job Search
We provide you with:
- Access to our job search facilities at each Sign for Work office.
- Assistance and support with job applications and cover letters.
- Interview skills training.
- Funding for interview and work clothing.
- Assistance in connecting you to employers for jobs.
- Government Wage Subsidies to maximise your employment opportunities.
When you get a Job
We provide you with:
- 6 months of post placement support and on-the-job assistance to settle you in to your new job.
- Ongoing support after 6 months for as long as you need it.
- Assistance to access Employment Assistance Fund (EAF)
- Assistance to access Workplace Modifications to help you at work.
- Access to Auslan interpreters should you require it.