Ready to Explore Open Employment?
If Open Employment is one of your goals, support is available to help you prepare for and find employment with inclusive employers in the community.
Support can include building your resume, practising interviews, preparing for the workplace and on-the-job coaching once you start.
The pathway is tailored to your goals, interests and the support you need.
What is Open Employment?
Wallara’s Open Employment program helps people explore whether Open Employment is right for them.
Through personalised coaching, workplace trials and ongoing check-ins, Wallara supports people to build the skills, confidence and connections needed to succeed in the workplace.
There’s no rush and no one-size-fits-all approach.
Support is shaped around your goals.
Finding the Right Path to Work
Employment shaped around your goals.
Support is tailored to your goals, interests and experience.
- Explore your goals and the kind of work you’d enjoy.
- Build your Resume and practise interviews.
- Meet employers and explore workplace opportunities.
- Receive support as you move into Open Employment.
Some people continue working as a Supported Employee in Wallara’s social enterprises while exploring opportunities with employers in the community.
Others are ready to move into Open Employment.
Your pathway depends on your goals, interests and the support that’s right for you.
How You Are Supported
Support before, during and after you start work.
Open Employment support is tailored to your goals and the type of work you’re looking for.
Support can include:
- One-to-one employment coaching
- Resume and interview preparation
- Job matching and workplace introductions
- Workplace preparation and job trials
- Onboarding support
- Ongoing workplace coaching and check-ins
Everyone’s goals are different – so your employment journey is based around that.
Everyone’s employment journey is different. Support is personalised to your strengths, goals and the assistance you need.
Open Employment opportunities are available across a wide range of industries and workplaces, depending on your goals, interests and local opportunities.
Support for Employers
Partnering with Wallara means employers receive practical support before, during and after employment begins.
Support includes:
- Candidate matching based on your role and workplace
- Recruitment and interview support
- Workplace preparation and onboarding guidance
- Accessible employment documentation where needed
- Ongoing check-ins, advice and problem-solving
Wallara works alongside employers and employees to support positive, sustainable employment outcomes.
How Open Employment Works
Every employment journey is different. Support is tailored to your goals, experience and interests.
At Wallara you’ll be supported to:
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Explore your goals and the kind of work you’d enjoy
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Build your Resume and practise interviews
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Meet employers and try workplace opportunities
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Move into Open Employment when the time is right for you
Open Employment at a Glance
50+
have expressed interest in
Open Employment
25+
inclusive employers
engaged
Finalist
Australian Disability Service Awards – Best Employment Program
Open Employment Stories
Courtney’s week
Open Employment | 6 hrs/week
Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries TrustSupported Employment | 22.5 hrs/week
Café W@160“I love helping people feel comfortable.
That’s what I’m proud of.”
Olivia’s week
Open Employment | 13 hrs/week
Frankston RSLSupported Employment | 7.5 hrs/week
Sages Café“I was nervous at first, but now I work 3 days a week … and I love it!”
Sullivan’s week
Open Employment | 6 hrs/week
Centenary Park Golf CourseOpen Employment | 8 hrs/week
Programmed Property ServicesSupported Employment | 15 hrs/week
Wallara Land Management Services
Open Employment Partners
Working with employers to create inclusive employment opportunities.
Meet Carolyn, Your Open Employment Manager
Ready to explore whether Open Employment ?
Talk with the team about your goals and the support available.
