Employment Options

If you have sustained a spinal cord injury, returning to your job can be quite a challenge, and in some instances, impossible. Will your workplace, be it where you worked before you were injured or a new job, require any equipment or modifications to the premises to accommodate your disability? If it does, and it’s likely that it will, who will pay for it?

Established in 1994, Employment Options is a support service for people with a physical disability and their employers.

It’s the only service in Queensland that sources employment exclusively for people with a physical disability.

Our staff identify employment opportunities and provide support – at no cost – to help people obtain and maintain employment, including assistance with workplace modifications and career progression.

We are committed to ensuring equal access to our service and have non-discriminatory entry rules in respect of age, gender, race, culture and religion.

Employment Options is the industry leader in employment for people with a physical disability.

Our friendly and dedicated staff are:

• qualified workplace trainers and assessors
• experienced in recruiting and job-matching practices
• specialists in organising worksite assessments and modifications
• able to assist people managing disability issues in a workplace.

For Employees

What Employment Options offers employees at no cost:

• personalised service from your Employment Consultant
• assistance with resumé preparation, interview techniques and job applications
• liaison with potential employers
• worksite assessments to check physical access
• continued on-the-job support, including co-worker/employer education
• computer and internet access for employment-related needs.

We have placed clients in many industries including nursery, retail, IT, graphic design, race horse industry, self-employment and engineering.

For Employers

What Employment Options offers employers at no cost:

• information and advice on supporting your employee, including workplace modifications
• pre-screening and identification of suitable applicants for your vacancy
• links into other programs such as Apprenticeships and Traineeships
• ongoing support.

People with a physical disability can participate in all types of employment.

Our highly motivated pool of potential employees are looking for a range of employment including full-time, part-time, and casual work.

For more information or if you wish to access the Employment Options service, please contact the Association.