Whether it’s because you are a parent heading back to the workforce after extended leave, a family member looking to find a new job, or even perhaps someone considering a complete career change, finding a job for parents in Brisbane can be both exciting and daunting.
The employment services on this page can help take the pain out of job searching and assist you in finding the perfect job. There are search engines, government services tailored to a range of different groups of people, and agencies that work carefully to match clients with companies looking for their exact skills.
We hope these resources will help make the job-hunting process both more efficient and streamlined for you. If you are on this page and looking for a new job, be it casual, part-time or full-time, then making use of one of these services may be the first step you need in the right direction.
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Go Direct to the Company
Most of the well-known brands like shopping centres and banks will have their own recruitment websites and processes (although they may still run their jobs on job seeker platforms). Simply type in the name of the brand and ‘careers’ into Google. These are some of the ones we know that do recruitment like this.
- Many banks (Suncorp, NAB, CBA, Westpac and ANZ)
- Centrelink/Services Australia
- Phone companies (Telstra and Optus).
- Shopping Centres (Coles and Woolworths)
There will be others of course so before you head to the middle man, double-check the company you want to work for doesn’t have their own recruitment website.
Search Engines
If you are confident to seek a job without the aid of an agency, there are some great search engines available to help you discover what positions are available in your area.
SEEK
SEEK is the most well-known job search engine. This will be the starting point for most employment searches. Visit seek.com.au to search for jobs in your area, using the quick search function and available filters.
Smart Jobs
The Queensland Government job search engine is available at smartjobs.qld.gov.au. This is a great tool for searching for jobs from a huge range of occupational groups, from education and health, aviation and trades. You may be surprised by what is out there!
This is a good site to visit for white-collar and senior jobs. Visit LinkedIn to set up your profile and search for jobs and people to connect to.
Other Search Engines
Other popular search engines include adzuna, APS jobs, careerone, Glassdoor, indeed, Job Serve and jora.
Government Support
The Queensland Government offers a whole range of support for various groups of job searches to help them obtain and retain a great job. See other great services below.
Workforce Australia
This is the tool for most people looking for work. You can get help with resume writing, interview skills and more, and job active providers may cover some job-seeking related costs. You can read more here.
Youth Advisory Sessions
Youth Advisory Sessions offer training to job seekers aged 15 to 24 who are registered with Workforce Australia Online, in order to develop skills employers want. You can find out more about this service here.
Career Transition Assistance
Career Transition Assistance (CTA) is for job seekers aged 45 or older who want to gain a competitive edge in the job market. There are also courses to help build new skills. To be eligible for this service you must be registered with Workforce Australia or an eligible employment service. You can find out more about this service here.
DES — Disability Management Service
This is a service for people who have a disability, illness or injury, and who may need some form of occasional support in order to find and keep a job. For more information, click here.
Disability Employment Services (DES)
This service offers long-term, regular, ongoing support for people with a permanent disability, illness or injury to help them find and keep a job. You can find out more here.
Transition to Work
Transition to Work is for young people aged 15 to 21. It helps them to build skills and confidence in order to get a job. Find out more about the support, training and qualifications services here.
New Business Assistance with NEIS
If you are over 18 and interested in starting your own business, you may be eligible for this service, which can give you access to accredited training and business mentoring, as well as possible the NEIS Allowance and NEIS Rental Assistance. To find out if you are eligible, click here.
Others
For other government services for job seekers visit Workforce Australia. There is also a handy app to download, so you can have everything at your fingertips on your device.
Local Agencies/Organisations
Below are some of the main agencies or organisations in Brisbane which assist in matching clients with great job opportunities.
Adecco
Adecco helps job seekers find a role that fits their personal and professional goals. They have a network of connections with Australian and International companies to help connect users with great job opportunities.
Chandler Macleod
This is one of Brisbane’s largest recruitment agencies, which helps to connect candidates with the best job opportunities. They offer a range of services and an online job search tool. For more information, visit chandlermacleod.com.
Edge Personnel
Edge Personnel helps job seekers with job placement, and also offers help with career advancement. You can search for their current jobs available here.
Hays Brisbane
Advertised as Brisbane’s leading recruitment agency, Hays can help you to find your next job or career move. They have convenient locations in the CBD, Chermside and Upper Mt Gravatt, as well as a great website where you can search for jobs and view career advice.
Michael Page
Michael Page is a large recruitment agency which matches professionals with suitable jobs and some of the best employers in Brisbane. You can search for jobs and submit your CV.
Robert Half
Robert Half helps you to find the right job for you in your area. You can search for jobs in finance and accounting, IT and technology, financial services, project consulting and administration.
Stellar
Stellar is a recruitment agency providing advice and career opportunities in mining, corporate services, technology, construction and engineering, property and architecture, energy, oil and gas, and other areas.
WorkPac Group
WorkPac specialises in helping job seekers to gain recruitment in areas such as trades, construction, warehousing, transport and logistics, manufacturing and more. You can find out all about their services at WorkPac.
Specialist Services
APM
With many office all over Brisbane, APM aims to help people to find employment, improve their health and wellbeing, and participate in their community.
Services provided by APM are for those with injuries, illness or disability, children and older adults, unemployed people, and those facing hardship or harm.
HELP Employment & Training
HELP offers assistance to people with disability and disadvantages, as well as young job seekers and Indigenous job seekers to find sustainable and meaningful roles. They also offer professional training to help job seekers prepare for work. You can find out more at helpemployment.com.au.
Labour Solutions Australia
This is a leading labour-hire and recruitment specialist, providing services to those in the construction, FMCG & food processing, transport and logistics, manufacturing and engineering and mining and resources industries. Those looking for work can register on their website here.
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