Some of Our Parts

Keep inclusion on the agenda while working from home

Due to the unprecedented nature of COVID-19, we will be running our PACE mentoring program virtually this Autumn. We are grateful that technology can allow us to provide our PACE mentoring program in a virtual capacity, allowing organisations to keep access and inclusion on their agenda while working remotely.

Looking after your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak

The rapid spread of COVID-19 worldwide is creating heightened levels of uncertainty and change in both business and personal lives. This in turn, is having adverse effects on mental health.

Beyond Blue recognises and understands the feelings of anxiety, distress and concern many people may be experiencing in relation to the coronavirus (COVID-19) and offers some advice on how to look after your wellbeing.

Find out more about how to look after your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak.

GradWISE Appointments still Available

For all Students and Graduates who are part and wishing to be part of the GradWISE program, all appointments will continue as planned, these appointments will be now be held with your consultant via either Zoom, phone call or FaceTime meetings – your consultant will be in-touch to confirm which medium is best for you.

The decision to pause all on-campus meetings is due to the implemented social  distancing and to enable the safety of not only the GradWISE Students and Graduates but their families and loved ones as well.

We are looking forward to helping you navigate through your student journey towards employment and beyond.

If you are wishing to book-in a time to see what the GradWISE team can do for you please don’t hesitate to contact us via email the team on: GradWISE.enquiries@wiseemployment.com.au

GradWISE Graduate Opportunities for Students with Disability for 2021

The GradWISE Program is pleased to partner with a series of national employers in focusing on the delivery of graduate recruitment processes and graduate recruitment programs that meet the needs of individuals’ experiencing a disability.

Please see below a list of employer partners and their graduate recruitment schedules:

Coles

• Applications close 12^th April 2020.
• Coles are committed to attracting and employing a team which is representative of the community they serve, and actively encourage and support the employment of people with disabilities. Coles has a gold membership with the Australian Network on Disability.
• Store Support Graduate Program – Click here!
• Operations Graduate Program – Click here!
• Please notify your GradWISE Career Coach once you have submitted your application so they can communicate your reasonable adjustments to Coles

IAG

• Applications close 13^th April 2020 – Click here!.
• IAG’s Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging strategy outlines what they believe in and stand for. Their approach recognises that they need to build diversity, inclusion and belonging into everything they do. IAG has a focus on flexibility, equity and accessibility.
  
• Please notify your GradWISE Career Coach once you have submitted your application so they can communicate your reasonable adjustments to IAG

Linfox

• Applications close 19^th April 2020 – Click here!
• Please notify your GradWISE Career Coach once you have submitted your application so they can communicate your reasonable adjustments to Linfox

Victoria’s Big Build

• Applications close 19^th April 2020 – Click here!
• Big Build Victorian encompasses the following government transport projects:

  Major Road Projects Victoria

  • North East Link Project
  • Level Crossing Removal Project
  • Rail Projects Victoria – Metro Tunnel and Regional Rail Revival and Melbourne Airport Rail
  • West Gate Tunnel Project
• Please notify your GradWISE Career Coach once you have submitted your application so they can communicate your reasonable adjustments to Big Build

How GradWISE Can Help

Your GradWISE Career Coach can assist you with your application in the following ways:

• Review your application documents, including your resume prior to your application submission
• Assist you in determining what reasonable adjustments would be suitable for you throughout the recruitment process and graduate program, should your application be successful
• Utilise their networks within their employer partners to advise them of your application and advocate for your reasonable adjustments, should your application progress
• If you want to submit an application or are interested please email GradWISE at: GradWISE.Enquiries@wiseemployment.com.au

2021 Graduate Program Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications

The Department is committed to supporting the employment and career development of people from an Indigenous or Torres Strait Island background and those with a Disability.

They have advertised this program under the Affirmative Measures – Disability scheme https://www.apsc.gov.au/affirmative-measure-recruiting-people-disability-guide-agencies  and also under Affirmative Measures – Indigenous scheme https://www.apsc.gov.au/affirmative-measure-recruiting-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-australians-guide-applicants.

Please find attached the job information pack in pdf to refer to.

Applications for the Graduate Program close on 20 April 2020

If you would like any further information or would like to discuss any aspect of this Graduate Program please email GraduateMailbox@communications.gov.au .

Stepping Into Internships for Winter 2020 Now Open

The Australian Network on Disability Stepping Into Internship applications for Winter 2020 are now open!

There are internship opportunities available in Melbourne and regional Victoria across all disciplines for students with disabilities.

Are You Eligible?

• Stage of study: final or second last year of university
• Discipline of Study: All are encouraged to apply
• Citizenship status: Australian citizen, Permanent Resident or international student with full working rights in Australia

AND accepts applications from students with all types of disability including, but not limited to: physical disability, mental health conditions, sensory impairments and immunological conditions.

How Do You Apply?

Read the details on AND’s information page for students and complete our online application form by 12th April 2020.

Already Applied Previously?

The Programs Team are happy to reconsider previous applicants of the Stepping Into program. Contact us on 1300 36 36 45 or email applications@and.org.au to request your previous application be copied for Summer 2019/20. Please review the positions available and submit at least three position preferences to applications@and.org.au

For a full list of all available opportunities, and for more information about the program, please visit AND’s website.

Download Career Connect’s New Resource Guide

• For more information on Career Connect’s services, download their latest Resource Guide

2021 Graduate Program – pathway for people with a disability

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is currently recruiting for their 2021 Graduate Program for people with disability.

To be eligible for the program you must:

• identify as a person with a disability
• have completed your undergraduate or postgraduate degree or the same as level 7 and above of the Australian Qualifications Framework between 1 January 2018 and 1 January 2021
• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident or have unrestricted working rights for ongoing work
• not be on a temporary graduate visa
• not have taken a voluntary redundancy from the Victorian public sector in the three years up to the program start date of 25 January 2021.

The graduate recruitment process:

Stage 1: Complete the application form and upload resume.

Stage 2: Behaviour interview and work sample.

Stage 3: Pre-employment checks – the successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

Stage 4: Job offer.

Applications close at midnight, Sunday 5 April 2020

*For more information see the 2021 Graduate Program website.

The Path from Mentee to Mentor

Christian Almeida has been supported by some incredible mentors throughout his career, something he says has been of enormous benefit to him in his journey to become Senior Financial Analyst at global technology leader, Cummins South Pacific. So, when the opportunity arose to become a mentor himself, through Australian Network on Disability’s PACE program, Christian jumped at the chance.

PACE Mentoring

Australian Network on Disability’s Positive Action towards Career Engagement, or PACE Mentoring, connects jobseekers with disability to mentors from leading Australian businesses. The purpose of PACE is two-fold: to improve employability for job seekers and students with disability, as well as to increase disability confidence in employees and mentors.

Christian was matched with student Benjamin Lung who was looking to learn more about how the finance function operates in large companies, as well as how to tackle interview situations, in preparation for when he completes his studies and begins his job search.

The pair immediately hit if off. At first, they used a questions and agenda sheet provided by the PACE team, but soon they were running their own race.

“After a couple of meetings, Benjamin had plenty of questions as well as some real-life scenarios to discuss,” said Christian.

“My mentor guided me in how to lead a team, giving me advice on how to negotiate and get the best outcomes,” said Benjamin. “I used my learnings in a group assignment at university where I was nominated leader, and we got full marks! It was great to be able to put his advice in to action and enjoy the rewards.”

• Read more about Christian’s experience and the PACE Mentoring program at Australian Network on Disability’s website

GradWISE Appointments Now Available at Clayton Campus

Exciting news! GradWISE appointments are now available at Clayton Campus on Tuesdays beginning February 4th, 2020 as well as Fridays at Caulfield Campus. 

To make an appointment email Edward today!  edward.osano@wiseemployment.com.au

Appointments are available:

Applications opening soon for Graduate Programs in 2021!

GradWISE has partnered with industry leaders, Telstra and PWC to help even the graduate employability outcomes for students living with a disability.

If you are a recent graduate or graduating in 2020, we have opportunities with Telstra and PWC that we can assist and support you with.

Applications Open February 2020

If you are interested in any of the below fields, this opportunity could be for you!

• Engineering
• Cyber Security
• Technology Consulting
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Data Analytics
• Information Technology
• Consulting
• Tax
• Legal
• Infrastructure

GradWISE complements existing support provided by Monash by offering a customised coaching program in a one-on-one setting. Its aim is to give you the skills and experience you need to find the perfect graduate role.

GradWISE will work with you, and its pool of employers, to make the perfect match and provide all the support you need before and during your employment.

Please get in contact with Ed Osano, Head of GradWISE, at edward.osano@wiseemployment.com.au if you are interested to apply!