Earn income. Build skills. Be part of the Wallara Community.
Join a supported employment team in one of Wallara’s social enterprises.
Build skills, earn an income and work as part of a supportive team supported by Wallara job coaches.
Opportunities are available throughout Melbourne’s south-east, north and the Mornington Peninsula.
Whether you’re interested in hospitality, horticulture, logistics, production, retail, media or working with animals, there’s an opportunity to build your skills while working towards your employment goals.
Where Can You Work?
Choose the type of work that interests you. Some people enjoy working in one Wallara social enterprise, while others choose a mix across the week.
What is Supported Employment?
Supported Employment is paid work with on-the-job support from experienced job coaches.
At Wallara, Supported Employment opportunities are available across our six inclusive social enterprises, including cafés, logistics, land management, media, Sages Cottage Farm and Collingwood Children’s Farm.
You can earn an income, be part of a team and work towards your employment goals.
Supported Employment may be right if you:
- Want to work, earn an income and be part of a Wallara team
- Have a NDIS plan with employment listed as a goal or receive Transport Accident Commission (TAC) funding
- Receive the Disability Support Pension (DSP)
- NDIS Core Supports funding or Finding and Keeping a job funding in your NDIS plan
Not sure if you’re eligible? The Client Experience Team can help you explore your options.
Wallara Supported Employment
In a Wallara's Social Enterprises you can expect:
- Experienced Wallara job coaches to support you.
- Time to learn your role at your own pace.
- Friendly teams who get to know and support you.
- Opportunities to try different roles over time.
- Clear employment goals and ongoing workplace support.
Whether it’s your first job or your next step, you’ll have support to settle into your role and build your experience.
Why Choose Supported Employment?
Choose what's right for you
Everyone’s employment journey is different. Supported Employment gives you the opportunity to earn an income, build skills and work towards your own employment goals.
You can:
- Earn an income.
- Build skills through everyday work.
- Be part of a supportive team.
- Try different types of work.
- Work towards your own employment goals
What's it Like Working at Wallara?
“I like doing different jobs – it makes the week fun. And I’ve learned I’m good at more things than I thought! I even surprised myself.”
“I enjoy the work and being part of the team. It feels good to be out in the community and I’m proud of what I’ve achieved.”
“I found my place at Wallara. I’ve made mates, I love coming to work and I feel proud of what I can do now. Some mornings I wake up smiling because I know it’s a workday!”
Your Journey, Your Pace
Many people enjoy exploring different roles and discovering the kind of work they enjoy most.
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Get in touch
Talk with the Client Experience Team or your Support Coordinator.
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Visit and explore
Meet the team and see different workplaces.
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Find the right role
Explore opportunities that match your interests and goals.
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Start work
Learn your role with support from experienced job coaches.
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Keep growing
Build your skills and explore new opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Experienced coaches will help you learn on the job, so you can build skills from day one.
Yes. You can visit a workplace, meet the team and try a shift to see if it feels right for you.
Wallara works with you to explore roles and locations that match your interests, goals and support needs.
Wallara can support you to work towards your employment goals. Build skills, confidence and experience through supported and open employment pathways. Open Employment support is also available.
Ready to Get Started?
Find out more about Wallara’s inclusive Social Enterprises.
Book in a site visit and talk through your employment options
