DES
Disability Employment Service
About DES
EPIC Employment Service is an industry leader in finding employment solutions for businesses utilizing the skills of people with a disability.
Since 1990 EPIC have set the standard in Australia for innovative supported employment solutions.
EPIC Employment is a free service, which is funded primarily by the Commonwealth Government of Australia. EPIC staff are chosen for their ability to “get the job done.” This highly skilled workforce combines tertiary qualified and industry experienced professionals who have both the skill and the know-how to successfully match the correct person to your vacant position.
Benefits to you the Employer
- Free recruiting services
- Financial incentives
- Position stabilization
- Motivated job seekers
- Onsite training provided
- Post placement support
- Funded workplace modifications
- Competent employees matched to your needs
- Qualified training and placement officers
- Minimal administration/paperwork.
The Next Step
- Contact your local EPIC office
- Discuss job details, i.e. start date, hours, skills required
- EPIC staff match jobseekers to available position
- Suitable jobseekers are put forward
- Employer interviews applicants and makes a choice
- Work trial performed if necessary
- Successful applicant starts work
- EPIC completes necessary paperwork
- EPIC assists with training as required.
What to Expect
Your EPIC Training and Placement Officer will work for you to find the jobseeker with the right skills to meet your business needs.
After identifying the best employee for the position the Training and Placement Officer will work intensively with them in the worksite to ensure maximum productivity and a smooth transition.
Your EPIC Training and Placement Officer will access any Government incentives that are available to you including the Supported Wage System and complete all the relevant paperwork.
At EPIC we aim to provide you with a fully trained, skilled and independent employee.