{"id":6,"date":"2021-11-29T14:08:56","date_gmt":"2021-11-29T03:08:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/right-to-work\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2026-04-14T11:13:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T01:13:52","slug":"jobseekers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/right-to-work\/jobseekers\/","title":{"rendered":"Job seekers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"featured-pages-block breakout\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n        <div class=\"col-12\">\n            <h2 class=\"state-landing-heading text-center mb-8\">Resources for job seekers<\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <ul class=\"list-unstyled d-flex flex-wrap justify-content-center\">\n                            <li class=\"featured-page-item col-12 col-md-6 col-xl-3 mb-8\">\n                    <a class=\"featured-page-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/right-to-work\/what-job-do-you-want\/\">\n                                                <picture>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-page-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/right-to-work\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2022\/02\/Sarah-Wardle-website-tile-400x400.jpg\" alt=\"What job do you want? thumbnail.\">\n                        <\/picture>\n                                                <div class=\"featured-page-header\">\n                            <h3 class=\"featured-page-heading\">What job do you want?<\/h3>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"featured-page-item col-12 col-md-6 col-xl-3 mb-8\">\n                    <a class=\"featured-page-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/right-to-work\/right-to-work-videos\/\">\n                                                <picture>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-page-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/right-to-work\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2022\/02\/Laura-Williams-website-tile-400x400.jpg\" alt=\"Looking for work thumbnail.\">\n                        <\/picture>\n                                                <div class=\"featured-page-header\">\n                            <h3 class=\"featured-page-heading\">Looking for work<\/h3>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"featured-page-item col-12 col-md-6 col-xl-3 mb-8\">\n                    <a class=\"featured-page-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/right-to-work\/looking-for-work\/\">\n                                                <picture>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-page-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/right-to-work\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2022\/02\/Tessa-Maguire-website-tile-400x400.jpg\" alt=\"At work thumbnail.\">\n                        <\/picture>\n                                                <div class=\"featured-page-header\">\n                            <h3 class=\"featured-page-heading\">At work<\/h3>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"featured-page-item col-12 col-md-6 col-xl-3 mb-8\">\n                    <a class=\"featured-page-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/right-to-work\/your-rights-at-work\/\">\n                                                <picture>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-page-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/right-to-work\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2022\/02\/Michael-Porter-Website-tile-400x400.jpg\" alt=\"Your rights at work thumbnail.\">\n                        <\/picture>\n                                                <div class=\"featured-page-header\">\n                            <h3 class=\"featured-page-heading\">Your rights at work<\/h3>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"featured-page-item col-12 col-md-6 col-xl-3 mb-8\">\n                    <a class=\"featured-page-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/right-to-work\/your-ndis-plan\/\">\n                                                <picture>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-page-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/right-to-work\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-14-at-11.12.52-am-400x400.jpg\" alt=\"Your NDIS Plan and work thumbnail.\">\n                        <\/picture>\n                                                <div class=\"featured-page-header\">\n                            <h3 class=\"featured-page-heading\">Your NDIS Plan and work<\/h3>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is employment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Employment is having a job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are lots of different jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You should look for a job that matches your interests and skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a job means that you will earn money to pay for things, learn new skills, and meet new people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employment Connections Service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Down Syndrome Australia runs this program called Employment Connections Service. We run this program with our State and Territory Members and Partners. <br><br>We can help you to find a job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for work, get in contact with us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We will help you look for a job and support you and your employer through the process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"work-readiness\">Work Readiness Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the Employment Connections Service, we have a program to help you get ready for work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This program will help you develop skills and be more confident to get a job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the things in this program include how to make a resume, how to get ready for a job interview, and how to act at work.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/right-to-work\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2022\/02\/Tim-400x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-464\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:340px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about the Employment Connections Service, and Work Readiness Program, contact your local Down syndrome association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-background-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/right-to-work\/get-in-touch-with-right-to-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get in touch with Right to Work<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Current job opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We post job opportunities here. If no opportunities are currently posted here, please get in touch! <br><br>We can connect you to information, support and employment opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Email us at <a href=\"mailto:info@downsyndrome.org.au\">info@downsyndrome.org.au<\/a> or call <a href=\"tel:1300881935\">1300 881 935&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"\/voice\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get in touch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Employment Connection Service is run by Down Syndrome Australia and our State and Territory Member and Partner organisations. 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