Ready to Explore Open Employment?

What is Open Employment?

Open Employment is paid work with employers in the community.

Wallara’s Open Employment program supports people with disability to explore employment opportunities that match their interests, goals and support needs.

Support can include personalised coaching, workplace trials and ongoing support before, during and after you start work.

There’s no rush and no one-size-fits-all approach. Support is shaped around your goals.

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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.

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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 employment journey is different. Support is based on your 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.

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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:

  1. Explore your goals and the kind of work you’d enjoy

  2. Build your Resume and practise interviews

  3. Meet employers and try workplace opportunities

  4. Move into Open Employment when the time is right for you

Open Employment at a Glance

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250+

Supported Employees

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25+

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Finalist

Australian Disability Service Awards – Best Employment Program

Watch Courtney’s pathways to employment

Meet Carolyn, Your Open Employment Manager

Ready to explore Open Employment ?

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