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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.
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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.
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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.
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Support for you to identify an apprenticeship or traineeship. Become qualified in your chosen field while being paid and learning valuable skills for life.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Access an exceptional, diverse candidate pool with a range of skills and experience.
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From finding great talent to managing payroll, our experienced team takes care of the end-to-end recruitment process.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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An easier way to hire apprentice carpenters
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Supporting Australians at a range of locations across metropolitan and regional Australia.
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Holistic support for the whole community. Providing opportunities for positive change leading to healthier, happier lives.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ATSI opportunity to gain a Certificate III in Engineering (Sheetmetal working)Hosted with a locally owned business with 40 years in businessPPE Provided + 1 monthly Monday RDO +Salary sacrifice benefits on offerCommunity Solutions are seeking candidates that are interested in commencing a Engineering Apprenticeship (Sheetmetal) based in Townsville. This full-time opportunity is for candidates who have the dedication to complete a 4-year apprenticeship (MEM31922) with a large company that provides various services across air conditioning, cooling systems, electrical and sheet metal custom ducting. The apprenticeship will include but not be limited to: Development and fabrication of structural itemsConstruction and repair of metal productsSafe use of measuring equipment, hand tools, welding & cutting equipment, metal forming & shaping machines, grinders, etcWork from detailed drawingsAdhere to Work Health and Safety policies and proceduresAbout You: Be Committed to complete a 4 year apprenticeshipAble to travel to and from work â Manual Drivers Licence preferredBe able to work away from home at timesWork Monday - Friday 6am to 2:30pmHold a White Card (or willing to obtain)Hold a Working At Heights (or willing to obtain)Certificate I or II in Engineering is highly regardedCan use initiative within the workplaceHigh attention to detailReliable and punctualBe motivated to work in the engineering/ fabrication industry Who 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 we Offer:Salary Packaging Benefits! Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free. Less tax = more take home pay for you!In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc.)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 availableSo what's next...If this is the opportunity for you, the click ‘Apply Now’ below. This is an opportunity to improve the under-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Engineering/Fabrication industry and is an equal opportunity measure under section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991" This opportunity is open to all ages, recent school leavers are also encouraged to apply!
35000
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Townsville
4810
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