Sign On Employment provides a one-to-one program tailored to meet the unique needs of deaf and hard of hearing individuals to help them find work.

Click the link below to download a printable brochure, or for individuals with a visual impairment this brochure is available in large print format. Please contact Sign On Employment to request a copy.

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What do we provide?

The range of services offered can include:

• individual advice and support in working towards life goals and career aspirations;
• qualified and experienced staff that can customise a program to meet job seekers’ needs, e.g. a part-time work focus or referral to additional supports such as psychologist if required;
• post placement support to ensure there are no problems in maintaining the job;
• free in-house training on the latest labour market trends and job seeking advice;
• referral to education or training courses if required;
• referral to life management/life coaching courses if required;
• employment and career guidance;
• résumé development;
• assistance with writing cover letters;
• marketing support as we can contact employers on your behalf;
• free access to computers, the internet, photocopying and mail-out services.

Who can we assist?

• Deaf Auslan users.
• People with mild hearing loss.
• People with hearing aid devices.
• People with tinnitus.
• People with Meniere’s.
• Deaf and blind job seekers.

Eligibility

We support deaf and hearing impaired job seekers who: 

• have been assessed by Centrelink or a Job Capacity Assessor; 
• are on a Centrelink benefit.

If you are not sure if you are eligible, please ask your Centrelink representative or contact our agency.

You can meet the staff at Sign On Employment before signing up!

It is important when trying to choose an employment agency that you pick one that is right for you. You can call us prior to signing up to get more information about our services and how we may be able to help you. 

We also encourage job seekers to come in to meet our staff for an informal talk about our services and to take a look at our facilities. If you are interested in signing up after meeting with us, a referral could then occur via Centrelink or your Job Capacity Assessor.