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COVID Update Due to the recent 'stay at home orders' announcement by the NSW Government, all Global Skills offices will operate virtually, servicing customers via phone and email from Monday 28 June to Tuesday 5 October 2021. Global Skills management will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation closely, prioritising the safety of our customers and staff. Our staff are just a phone call or email away, so please reach out if you need any help. We are still actively working with employers to fill many vacancies. If you require mental health support please get in touch so we can assist. Stay safe.

Celebrating 30 Years of Making a World of Difference...

Global Skills has a strong history of partnering with job seekers to identify, secure and maintain sustainable employment. Our experienced staff take a person-centred approach to identify skills, strengths, education and interests to achieve career goals and aspirations.

For employers, we offer an extensive recruitment service by connecting an extensive database of qualified, experienced, pre-screened and work ready staff. We have a long and distinguished 30-year history of listening to employers needs and creating innovative solutions to service the Greater Western Sydney labour market and our local communities.

Connected. Community. Compassionate.

How We Help Job Seekers

Global Skills offers tailored support to job seekers through the jobactive, Disability Employment Services, Career Transition Assistance Program and Time to Work Employment Service programs.

Our goal is to empower individuals to fulfil their ambitions by supporting them to overcome any barriers they face professionally and personally.

Through pre-employment programs, referral to complimentary services and partners, job search and on-going support once in work, Global Skills dedicated Consultants are with our job seekers every step of the way.

How We Help Employers

Global Skills understands the importance of sourcing and skilling the right staff to meet current and future business needs.

We offer a zero cost, full recruitment strategy for a diverse range of employers.

Employers are offered programs to build industry or specific workplace skills, pre-screening, funding qualifications and workplace licences, purchase of PPE or adaptive technology for job seekers with disability.

We help employers access government wage subsidies and other incentive programs which contribute to the initial costs of hiring and skilling new staff.

Due to the current stay-at-home orders by the NSW Government we will operating virtually, servicing job seekers via phone and email until 5 October 2021.

Our staff are just a phone call or email away, so please reach out if you need any help. We are still actively working with employers to fill many vacancies. If you require mental health support please get in touch so we can assist.

Global Skills offices have COVID Safety Plans which are registered with NSW Health. We are commitment to providing a safe environment for staff, job seekers and visitors.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Disability Employment Services?

Through Disability Employment Services, people with disability, injury or health condition may be able to receive assistance to prepare for, find and keep a job.

What is a Disability Employment Provider?

Providers of Disability Employment Services are called DES providers for short. DES providers are a mix of large, medium and small, for-profit and not-for-profit organisations that are experienced in supporting people with disability as well as providing assistance to employers to put in place practices that support the employee in the workplace.

What is jobactive?

jobactive is an Australian Government inititive to help people find employment. If you’re on an income support payment through Centrelink, such as JobSeeker, Youth Allowance or Parenting Payment, you are eligible to join Global Skills’s jobactive program.

What is Careers Transition Assistance?

Global Skills Career Transition Assistance is a 10 hour a week program delivered over 8 weeks to assist mature-aged job seekers to identify how to take advantage of their skills and experience when applying for jobs in the current labour market.

How do I access Global Skills' Employment Services?

When you first register with Centrelink, ask to be referred to Global Skills or contact Centrelink and discuss being transferred to us if you are already linked to another jobactive provider. Alternatively, you can call the nearest Global Skills office and we can help. You can find your nearest location here.

What support do you provide job seekers?

Global Skills provides a range of supports to our job seekers:

Resume Building
Job Interview Preparation
One to one mentoring and support
Introduction to community services
Financial support to gain tickets and credentials
Job interview and work clothing
Transport support including Opal Cards
Connections to employers

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