Recruit diverse and motivated staff
CoAct Connect partners with employers to build stronger, more diverse teams through inclusive hiring practices.
As a leading national network of not-for-profit employment service providers, we specialise in connecting you with talented individuals, including those with disabilities, to foster a more inclusive and dynamic workforce. Our expertise and local connections ensure you get the support you need to hire and retain the best people for your business.
Rethink Employment and build your best team yet
CoAct Connect is committed to providing value to employers by helping you find the right talent for your business through end-to-end recruitment services at no cost to you. We understand that the ability to attract and retain employee talent is vital for business success.
Our recruitment and workforce planning services won’t cost you a cent
CoAct Connect is committed to providing value to employers by helping you find the right talent for your business through end-to-end recruitment services at no cost to you. We understand that the ability to attract and retain employee talent is vital for business success.
Free employment services for employers:
- Need to hire staff? Access recruitment services.
- Hiring people with disability: We’ll help you recruit and identify funding and support for new employees.
- Workforce planning: We can assist in identifying skill gaps, and forward-plan recruitment.
- Workplace adjustments: Not sure where to start? View our modification and adjustments guide.
- Wage subsidies: Access wage subsidies and funding for inclusive employment.
- Workplace assessments: Create inclusive environments for employees with disabilities, illness, or injury.
- Register a job opportunity: Tell us about your job vacancy to connect with top talent effortlessly.
- Support your existing staff: Help your staff stay in work through Ongoing Support (Work Assist).
- DEI Workshops: Practical workshops designed to help you build an inclusive, supportive and high-performing workplace.
Ready to chat about recruitment, workforce planning, or diversity in your workplace? Make an enquiry.
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Partner with CoAct Connect: National reach with a local focus
With a network of teams in over 270 locations, CoAct Connect is a not-for-profit and one of Australia’s largest providers of Inclusive Employment Australia (previously Disability Employment Services). We work in partnership with your local employment services provider who understands your local area and the challenges of recruitment and retention.
They’ll introduce you to carefully chosen candidates they think could be right for you. They’ll also work closely with you to make sure both you and your new recruits feel supported.
CoAct Connect knits together employment service providers from all over the country, ensuring each team receives the latest in training and support. This keeps standards and performance strong and drives innovation.
In the last financial year we:
- nurtured 53,148 employer relationships
- found work for 13,423 customers
- sourced $14.1M of funding to help our customers into work
- supported 20,600 apprentices and trainees
- and our customers received a total of $387M in wages.
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Our promise
We understand you need tailored expertise
That means we listen to your business needs, so we understand your challenges and goals.
We ask questions before creating solutions, to find out what you really need.
We come and visit to get a feel for take the time to get to know your environment and culture.
We let you define our work scope, so you can be involved as much as you want.
We know recruitment inside and out
That means we’re honest and only give you candidates we believe are a good fit.
We use sophisticated screening and assessment tools so a shortlist meets your standards.
We keep everyone informed at every stage because good communication builds trust.
We take away the burden of recruitment by doing all the things you don’t have time to do.
We’re on your side
That means we act as your specialist recruitment team, but without the cost.
We aim to get you the right staff first time, so you don’t need to re-recruit and re-train.
We access funding for supports including work experience, qualifications, tools and workwear.
We help keep the wheels of your business turning so you can take it places.
We’re open
That means we find local candidates for local businesses, to strengthen communities.
We look after the wellbeing of our candidates, personally and professionally.
We support both you and your new recruit, so you can build strong foundations.
We offer guidance on retention to increase engagement, performance and productivity.
Support for SME employers and large employers
Dedicated employment services
CoAct Connect offers customised support and solutions working with you to provide workforce solutions, including help to:
- Help you find the right people for the job
- Scope and design relevant training and development for your workforce
- Access to wage subsidies to help support jobs for people who have not worked for a while, or to employ a mature age job seeker in your local area
- Access to relevant government initiatives and incentive schemes.
Employer Support: Apprenticeships and Traineeships in Perth & Surrounds and VIC
Employer support, every step of the way.
Our apprenticeship experts can:
- Answer any questions you may have about hiring an apprentice or trainee and the funding and incentives available
- Assist you to choose the right qualification for your business needs
- Complete the Training Contract with you and your new apprentice or trainee
- Process claims for eligible government incentives
- Offer ongoing support including mentoring for your new employee
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Get started with CoAct Connect
Want to know more about CoAct Connect’s employer services and support? Complete our form and we’ll get back to you within 2 business days.