Careers with Jobfind

Who is Jobfind?

Established in 1998 as a member of the Australian Government’s Job Services Australia, Jobfind is a leading employment services and training provider operating in 130 metropolitan, regional and remote locations. Under Job Services Australia, Jobfind assists job seekers become work ready through a variety of vocational and non-vocational solutions, and markets them to prospective employers within a community.

Jobfind is proud to be an industry leader in the use of technology. With our sister company, SumTotal Australia & New Zealand, Jobfind has developed LearnNow, our exclusive online learning platform, offering job seekers over 200 work related courses. In 2008 Jobfind designed, developed and launched Budda-Jitja, the first online pre-employment program developed specifically for Indigenous people. The ‘Work for Life’ program can be delivered via ‘classroom in a box’ – a laptop network requiring no internet connection – in regional and remote areas, again demonstrating Jobfind’s innovative approach to service delivery.

In addition to Job Services Australia, Jobfind delivers the Australian Government’s Indigenous Employment Programs (IEP) and Community Development Employment Programs (CDEP). Jobfind has an enviable record of success in finding meaningful work for Indigenous people. Jobfind has initiated a number of innovative programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people including the Tribal Warrior Project (participants spend 7 days at sea gaining qualifications for the maritime industry) and the Lockhart River Mobile Kitchen (a thriving CDEP business where Indigenous women are professionally trained to make up to 300 meals each day). Jobfind runs Indigenous training programs for a variety of industries including mining, hospitality, retail, construction, agriculture and administration.

Jobfind is a division of the Angus Knight Group – a privately owned Australian company.

Our Vision

Jobfind’s vision is to lead in lifelong learning and employability. We continue to build our truly great company with clear values, great leaders, challenging and rewarding roles, and the opportunity for us all to learn and grow every day.

Why Work for Jobfind?

Jobfind is an industry leader with an outstanding reputation for excellence within employment services and training. The far-reaching effects of our work are felt in communities every day and staff witness first hand the difference they make.

With the input of frontline staff, our Education and Training Team research and develop exclusive training programs and modules. Jobfind’s innovative and dedicated programs mean staff have access to state-of-the art training solutions every day.

Jobfind also offers employees a number of attractive benefits:

• Mentoring by leading figures in the corporate and employment sectors.
• Performance based incentive and benefit schemes.
• Assisted training and development via our internal programs and external opportunities.
• Salary sacrificing for approved education and training courses.
• $100 Healthy Lifestyle allowance
• Diversity Day and a Birthday Day to celebrate you and your culture.
• Employee Assistance Program - a confidential counseling service available to all staff.
• Career development and growth opportunities throughout our business units.

Career Development

Jobfind believes in developing and promoting staff from within our company. We support and encourage employees to apply for internal vacancies. Jobfind provides the opportunity for staff to progress in their career with Jobfind and to develop new and existing skills.

Jobfind has a significant track record in home growing our Team Leaders and Managers. As the company continues to expand further opportunities for career development will arise in the future.

Employer of Choice

Jobfind is an industry leader and employer of choice with excellent staff retention. In fact, many employees return to Jobfind after working elsewhere!

Each year, Jobfind undertakes an Organisational Effectiveness Survey giving staff the opportunity to rate our company and provide feedback to management. In 2008, more than 80% of Jobfind’s staff rated Jobfind favourably in the areas of Ethics and Integrity (94%) Customer Service Standards (93%), Product and Service Improvements (86%), Job Satisfaction (84%) and Strategic Focus and Direction (82%). These ratings are considered to be considered world’s best practice!

Jobfind was rated against other professional services organisations and achieved above average scores in almost all key performance areas including Policy and Planning (17% ahead of benchmark), Working Conditions (11% ahead), Management Effectiveness (11% ahead), Training Access and Effectiveness (9% ahead) and Pay/Remuneration (7% ahead).

Jobfind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and fosters diversity and cultural understanding in the workplace. 10% of our employees are Indigenous Australians and 14% speak a second or third language. Overall, Jobfind staff speak 51 languages, including sign language.

Company Growth

Since its inception in 1998, Jobfind has grown significantly through strategic acquisitions and winning Australian Government tenders and Jobfind doubled in size in 2008 to become the largest private provider. Since 2006 Jobfind has acquired Skills Centred Queensland, Pegler Personnel, ADD Employment, Your Employment Solutions and WorkDirections Australia. These acquisitions have strengthened our industry presence and brought a wealth of new experience and knowledge to Jobfind.

Over the past decade, Jobfind has experienced a high level of success in many Australian Government tenders including an exclusive pilot program in NT and most recently success in tenders for Job Services Australia and Indigenous Employment Programs.

Professional Development

Jobfind recognises the value of continuous training and professional development at all levels within the company. In addition to being fully trained in their role, staff are encouraged to undertake any education or training that would benefit them in their career. Jobfind’s support of continuing education may extend to allowance for time off, flexible working hours, financial assistance or salary sacrificing.

Jobfind employees also have the opportunity to undertake any of the 200 training courses available through LearnNow. Courses include computer skills training, negotiating and time management.

Recruitment Process

Jobfind employs appropriately skilled and qualified employees who share our vales, are performance driven and have a thirst for continued learning and growth.

Our recruitment process is consistent, professional and timeless and conducted without regard to gender (including pregnancy), sexual preference, transgender status, race, colour, ethnic or ethno-religious background, decent or national identity, marital status, disability, age, political conviction or religions belief.

Jobfind’s recruitment process is as follows:

• Interested applicants can send their resume and a covering letter to Angus Knight Human Resources: Address: GPO Box 5239, Sydney NSW 2001, Fax: 02 9259 5500, Email: employment@jobfindcentre.com.au
• Applications are screened by Human Resources in regards to the selection criteria.
• Preferred candidates undergo a telephone interview.
• Preferred candidates undergo a formal interview with the relevant manager. All information, including a position description will be emailed or verbally conveyed prior to interview.
• Preferred candidates undertake an Employability Skills Profile assessment.
• In some cases, candidates may have an additional final interview.
• Human Resources will verbally contact two professional referees for the candidate.
• Unsuccessful candidates will be contacted by phone, email or post.

All new employees undergo a one week induction and up to three months job specific training.

For a list of current vacancies in NSW, Queensland, Northern Territory and Tasmania, please contact Angus Knight Human Resources on employment@jobfindcentre.com.au

Contact information:
info@jobfindcentre.com.au