“I thrive on the face-to-face interaction that comes with my role. I like being able to get to know each job seeker individually. By understanding their story. I know what they need to be successful before commencing employment.”
Our GSPlus telehealth service, in partnership with Uniting NSW/ACT, provides our job seekers with quick and free access to a range of qualified allied health professionals, including registered psychologists, via phone or video.
“This lady did not know us, we were not even from the same country and yet she decided to help us, so I decided to help others.”
Ven Panicker is Global Skills Regional Marketing Coordinator and remembers his decision to move from a product orientated career to one that is human centred, thanks to the kindness of a stranger.
When Amanda needed someone to fill her position while she was on maternity leave, she wanted to ensure her role was in good hands.
“Stay persistent and remain confident that you will find a good job, it’s for your future and for that of your children,” said Global Skills job seeker, Angelica Adrias.
“I love helping my job seekers because the majority are in the same position I was in”, says Global Skills Senior Consultant Vedrana who knows how it feels to start a new life in Australia. When Vedrana first arrived, her English language skills were zero.
Global Skills is aiming to make a difference to the lives of those within our communities who are struggling with homelessness by identifying new partners and connecting them to our existing welfare connections to provide direct, hands on support in areas which we operate.
With the lockdown extended by four weeks across Greater Western Sydney including the Blue Mountains, employment services for our job seekers and employers will continue by phone or online until 27 August 2021.
Although Yousif had worked for 30 years in a smash repair shop in Iraq, he was unsure how to find a job in Australia.
Global Skills Indigenous Mentoring Program delivered by the AES continues to be available during the Sydney COVD-19 lockdown via phone or video.