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Job seekers
Connecting you to your perfect job. Whether you’re job-ready now, or need new skills to reach your goals, we’ll work with you to create your pathway to long-term employment.
Job seekers
Disability Employment Services
Are you a job seeker on the Disability Employment Services (DES) program? If you want to get back into the workforce you’ve found the right team to get you there.
Disability Employment Services
Am I eligible for Disability Employment Services?
5 steps into employment
A snapshot of disability and employment in Australia
Five tips for a standout resume
John’s new job
Workforce Australia
Get yourself job-ready with training, upskilling and practical support. You will be connected to local employers and together we will ensure the perfect match for your long-term employment.
Workforce Australia
Five tips for a standout resume
Apprentices & trainees
Support for you to identify an apprenticeship or traineeship. Become qualified in your chosen field while being paid and learning valuable skills for life.
Apprentices and trainees
Join the Women in Construction Program – Your Path to a Thriving Career
Pre-apprenticeship program
Apprenticeship & Traineeship Vacancies
Apprentice of the Year
ParentsNext
Education and employment program to help you back to work. Specific support for parents of children under six years old to plan and reach future goals.
ParentsNext
Skilling Queenslanders for work
Accredited training and employment support funded by the Queensland government for people who are unemployed or looking to get back to work.
Skilling Queenslanders for work
Youth programs
Individualised one-on-one and group support to provide young people with lifelong skills. These specific programs will help you re-engage positively in education, community and family.
Youth programs
Events
Find out more about events and exhibitions in your area. Receive advice, guidance and support during your employment or NDIS journey from your local Community Solutions team at an event near you.
Events
Employers
Get the right person to join your team, first time. Save time and money by letting us do the groundwork and matching the right candidate to your role.
Employers
Recruitment
Access an exceptional, diverse candidate pool with a range of skills and experience.
Recruitment support
Talent management
From finding great talent to managing payroll, our experienced team takes care of the end-to-end recruitment process.
Talent management
Wage subsidies
There are a range of incentives available to eligible businesses. Get up to $10,000 (GST inclusive) when you hire an eligible new employee.
Wage subsidies
Work Assist
Support your employees in their role after illness, injury or disability with Work Assist. Access government funding at no cost to you through our team.
Work Assist
Hiring apprentices
An easy and affordable solution to recruiting and managing your apprentices. This complete service offers many employer benefits and allows you time to keep focussed on your business.
Hiring apprentices and trainees
An easier way to hire apprentice carpenters
FAQs when hiring an apprentice
Hiring people with diverse abilities
NDIS services
The NDIS gives people with disability more choice and control. Choosing the right providers will help you get the support and information you need to fit your lifestyle.
NDIS services
Support coordination
Support Coordinators help you manage your NDIS plan to achieve your goals. Get the most out of your funding, find the right providers and build skills and independence to coordinate your own supports.
Support coordination
Specialist support coordination
Access additional support with NDIS Plans to help reduce any barriers within the support environment.
Specialist support coordination
Specialist behaviour support
Focussed support and training for people with disability and their families. These specialised practices aim to improve wellbeing, quality of life and reduce challenging behaviour.
Specialist behaviour support
Psychology
Overcome challenges in your life with our NDIS-funded psychology.
Psychology
Play Therapy – Specialist Behaviour Intervention
About us
Providing holistic support to the whole community is at the core of Community Solutions. For more than 20 years, people like you have put their trust in us, and together we have transformed communities, one person at a time.
About us
Our locations
Supporting Australians at a range of locations across metropolitan and regional Australia.
Our locations
Community Connections
Holistic support for the whole community. Providing opportunities for positive change leading to healthier, happier lives.
Community connections
Careers
Do you want to join our team? If you are someone who believes in making possibilities a reality, and genuinely want to make a difference to the community, we want to hear from you.
Careers
Career vacancies
Apprenticeship and Traineeship vacancies
Modern Slavery Statement
We take seriously our responsibility to uphold high quality, safe and ethical practices. A critical part of this is respecting the human rights of people with disability.
Modern Slavery Statement
Statement of Commitment to Child Safety
We are committed to the safety and well-being of all children and young people accessing our services. Welfare of children in our care will always be our first priority.
Statement of Commitment to Child Safety
Partnerships
We build partnerships with other community organisations to create a positive impact in the communities where you live. Together, we know we can do more.
Partnerships
Community partnership
Feedback
Your feedback helps us improve our service, for you and other customers. Your comments, suggestions, comments and complaints will be acknowledged, respected and answered.
Feedback
Governance
As a registered charity, our governance details and publications are available at the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission. Follow the link to the Australian Government website.
Governance
Stories
Discover inspiring and educational stories, latest updates and articles about our customers and their employers, our team and our industry.
Stories
Ricki Breaks Barriers with Disability Employment Services
Briony’s Triumph with Disability Employment Services
How Jemma’s business traineeship kick-started her career
From apprentice to business owner, how Ben built his business
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Discover inspiring and educational stories, latest updates and articles about our customers and their employers, our team and our industry.
All stories
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Current Vacancies
Gain your Certificate III in Carpentry!Great Opportunity to get paid while you train and develop your careerSalary Packaging Benefits AvailableCommunity Solutions is seeking candidates that would love the opportunity to work with an experienced builder that will provide you with in-depth training to become a qualified carpenter within 4 years. The role is located in Townsville and will require a hardworking, disciplined applicant who can work long hours outside in the hot sun. The scope of work will involve domestic and commercial projects including commercial & industrial maintenance services. This position will offer a wealth of knowledge to build a foundation for an aspiring tradesman.The apprenticeship will involve: Residential ConstructionSetting outConstruct wall and ceiling framesConstruct pitched roofs and eavesInstall bulkheads, windows and doorsConcretingWorking at HeightsUsing hand tools and power toolsRequirements: Must have manual drivers’ licence and reliable transportConstruction Safety White Card (or willing to obtain)Certificate I or II in construction is an advantageWork Experience with construction or a builder is desirableUnderstand the importance of workplace health and safetyPre-employment Medical and Aptitude testing About You:Must have desire to work in constructionEnjoy hands on work and problem solvingHave high attention to detailBe a quick learner who can follow directionsBe extremely reliable, motivated & handle a fast paced, physical environmentBe tenacious and persistentWho we are?Community Solutions is a non-for-profit organisation operating as a commercial business, providing apprentices and trainees to a variety of different businesses throughout Queensland. We provide apprentices and trainees important career guidance and opportunity to earn while they learn. Dedicated Field Officers are assigned to apprentices and trainees to provide ongoing support to completing their chosen trade qualification. What can we offer you?A Weekly wage paid to you directly by Community SolutionsLeave entitlements inc. Annual Leave and Personal LeaveMentoring, ongoing support and regular visits from your committed Field OfficerAbility to obtain a certification and vast range of industry skills and experienceAn Employee Assistance Program - a free and confidential phone-based counselling service available So what's next...If this is the opportunity for you, the click ‘Apply Now’ below. Please note you must also be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.We can't wait to hear from you, school leavers and matured aged candidates are encouraged to apply!
20000
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Townsville
4810
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