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Welcome to the Job Network Members page. From this page you will find all the information you will need when choosing your Job Network Member.
What are Job Network Members?
Job Network Members are a national network of private and community organisations dedicated to finding jobs for unemployed people. If you have special needs or live in a remote area, you will receive extra help from Job Network.
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What are Star Ratings?
Star ratings measure the performance of Job Network Members, relative to placing job seekers into jobs. Ratings vary from a minimum of '1 star', indicating room for improvement, to a maximum of '5 stars' reflecting excellent performance.
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What is a Job Network Card?
Your Job Network Member or Centrelink will issue you with a Job Network card. This card will show your Job Seeker ID number. When visiting Job Network Members, you need to show them your card to show that you are eligible for their services, to make it easier for the staff to access your information and match you to jobs.
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What is Job Search Support?
Under Job Search Support, your Job Network Member will:
- Give you advice on job search techniques, career options and employment programmes
- Give you feedback on any job interviews they arrange for you
- Help you to meet the responsibilities you have while you are looking for work
- Enter your résumé on the JobSearch website
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Who is Eligible?
Anyone who is registered with Centrelink and looking for work is able to access Job Search Support Services. If you are still looking for work after three (3) months, you then qualify for Intensive Support Services.
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How does Job Search Support work?
On your first meeting your Job Network Member will enter your résumé onto the JobSearch website. If you do not have a résumé, or a current one, your Job Network Member will assist you with creating or updating one.
This will allow you to be matched to jobs that suit your skills and experience. To allow for things to run smoothly, you should bring:
- Any education certificates
- Details of your work history
- Names and contact details of references
- Examples of job applications or other similar pages
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How will I know if I've been matched to a job?
JobSearch will automatically notify you of any job matches through:
- Your personal Internet page
- Your email account
- Telephone message bank
- Short message service (SMS - if you have a mobile phone)
- Your Job Network Member will help you choose and set up an option for how you want to be notified about any job matches from JobSearch.
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What is Intensive Support?
If you have not found work after three (3) months your Job Network Member will use more resources to help you find a job. Intensive Support provides one-to-one assistance to help you get and keep a job.
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What is a Job Search Plan?
Together with your Job Network Member you will work out what can be done to improve your success in finding work.
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What is Job Search Training?
Your Job Network Member will discuss with you which areas of your job search skills may need improving. Then you and your Job Network Member will work out a program tailored for you to build up those skills. This may include help with:
- Application writing
- Updating your
résumé
- How to improve your interviewing skills
- How to demonstrate your skills to employers
- Building your self confidence
- Exploring new work areas where your experience can be used
Job Search Training usually runs over fifteen (15) days. However, if you have part-time work or study commitment or get sick, it can be extended by up to five (5) days.
If you are an Indigenous or mature age job seeker (aged 50 years or more) you may volunteer for Job Search Training as soon as you are eligible for Newstart or Youth Allowance from Centrelink.
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Regular Meetings with your Job Network Member.
Having regular meetings with your Job Network Member gives you the chance to get advice on the best ways to find a job. For example:
- You may need to change your Vocational Profile to get job matches that better suit your experience
- You may need to add to or change your Job Search Plan
- You will meet with your Job Network Member a least every three (3) months and more often if you have been unemployed for more then twelve (12) months.
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What is Customised Assistance?
- If you are still unemployed after twelve (12) months, your Job Network Member gives you more services suited to your individual needs.
- You may receive special training to prepare you for work, counselling and work experience.
- Depending on your needs your Job Network Member may also give you:
more intensive job search activities with fortnightly contact
additional services, facilities and activities, such as interpreter services or some money for travel if you are referred to a job interview but cannot afford to get to the interview.
- Support while you are settling into a new job
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What is a Job Seeker Account?
In some cases Job Network Members can help cover some of the job seekers' costs involved with job searching. For example,
the Job Network Member may help you with the fares to attend a job interview
or if you have to purchase special clothing or equipment for a job you are about to start
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| Job Network Members Available in Townsville |
CHR Employment Services
CHR has services available for all clients.They currently have a star performance rating of (2 stars).
CHR provide employment services specially focused on assisting Job Seekers in identifying employment opportunities by utilising their job matching services and open access facilities.
Facilities available to job seekers in their pursuit of employment include:
- The use of the phone for arranging job interviews and appointments
- The use of the photocopier for coping resumes and applications
- The use of the fax for sending resumes and applications
- The use of computers for writing and updating resumes and job applications
- Help with writing and updating your resume
- Access to newspapers and the JobSearch touchscreens
You can also access and register with CHR on the internet.
CHR currently has services also available in Ayr, Bowen and Ingham.
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EmployNET & Apprentice Traineeship Services
EmployNET specialises in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. They currently have a star performance rating of (2˝ stars). EmployNET assist job seekers to gain and keep employment. They also specialise in apprenticeships and traineeships.
The services and facilities EmployNET provide include:
- Access to phone and fax to apply for jobs
- Help with writing and updating resumes
- Help with writing applications
- Support in obtaining your goals
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Jobfind Centre
Jobfind Centre has services available for all clients. They currently have a star performance rating of (3˝ stars). Jobfind understands that everyone has different needs whether you are referred by Centrelink or walk in off the street. Their employment consultants will listen, guide, advise, encourage and help you with job applications.
The services and facilities that Jobfind provide include:
- Group meetings each week with other jobseekers to share ideas and pick up job-finding tips.
- Access to the phone, fax, computers, internet and newspapers
- Help with updating or preparing a resume
- Help with phone techniques
- Help with marketing yourself to employers
- Help with improving your interview skills
- Exploring of new career paths
- Building of your self-confidence
Jobfind Centre currently has services also available on Palm Island.
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MAXNetWork Employment
MAXNetWork have services available for all clients. They currently have a star performance rating of (3½ stars). MAXNetWork achieves notable job placement success through their qualified staff. They understand the needs of people looking for work.
Services and facilities that MAXNetWork provides:
- Assistance to overcome barriers to employment
- Help with realistic career direction
- Assistance with job search skills
- Help with practical strategies to gain real employment
- Access to phone, fax, computer
- Assistance with resume building and updating
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Minniecon and Burke Employment Services
Minniecon and Burke have services available for all clients. They currently have a star performance rating of (2 stars). Minniecon and Burke provide employment services by providing a package of assistance that help unemployed people find and keep work.
Services and facilities that Minniecon and Burke provides:
- Support before and after you gain employment
- They will negotiate with an employer to provide financial incentives for your employment
- Assistance with training
- Help with job search skills
- Financial assistance where needed (e.g. travel assistance, clothing assistance etc)
- Help with creating or updating resumes
- Access to the phone, fax, touchscreens and personal pages
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NEATO Employment Services
NEATO have services available for all clients. They currently have a star performance rating of (3 stars). NEATO Employment Services is an employment and training company that provides individual services to jobseekers.
Services and facilities NEATO Employment Services provide:
- Listing jobs across a broad range of occupations and industries
- Assistance with achieving employment goals
- Offering advice and assistance
- Access to job search resources
- Access to training as required
- Advice on resume preparation
- Assistance with written applications and interview techniques
NEATO Employment currently has services also available in Ayr, Bowen, Cardwell, Charters Towers, Collinsville, Hughenden and Ingham.
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