Our Services – Business
There are many advantages for an employer to hire staff that have a disadvantage or disability and many statistics show the benefits of this.* These include: 

• proven higher staff retention
• loyal staff
• flexible staff
• lower accident rates and Work Cover claims
• positive marketing opportunities
• broader labour market pool

* http://www.jobaccess.gov.au/JOAC/Employers

Together with NorthStar's experienced Employment Consultants and Marketing Coordinator, we tailor an employment placement that best suits your business needs.

Specialised programs available to you at no cost:

Pre-employment

• Job matching assistance
• Application and interview screening for suitable applicants with appropriate skills
• Developing clients skills through training

Employment Support

• Assistance with employment induction processes
• Worksite skills training if appropriate
• Ongoing tailored support from trained Job Support Case Workers to facilitate job retention

Apprenticeships/Traineeships
Staff can facilitate hiring an employee under the current apprenticeship/traineeships systems and offer assistance throughout the process.

Co-Worker Education
Educating and supporting co-workers in the workplace to increase their awareness of employees with special needs and barriers.

Incentives Available

• Wage Subsidy Scheme

May be available to assist the employer when hiring new employees through NorthStar.

• Supported Wage System

Identifying individual productivity rates and basing the new employee's wage according to productivity.

• Employment Assistance Fund (formerly Workplace Modifications Scheme)

Practical and financial assistance to provide adaptive devices to ensure that the new employee can perform the job.
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