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Disability Employment Pathways in Cairns

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Build Your Skills and Find Work You Love

Looking for a supportive workplace where you are recognised and valued?

At Endeavour Foundation, we help you build on your strengths while developing the skills, confidence and independence to thrive at work.

Whether you are considering employment for the first time or looking for a fresh start, our local team will explore employment pathways in Cairns. This includes roles within our workplaces as well as with local employers.

Please note: Employment opportunities vary based on current partnerships and recruitment needs. Our team will help you explore the options available and find the right role.

Employment Pathways

Endeavour Foundation offers several employment pathways in Cairns, depending on your goals and circumstances.

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Supported Employment

Start working at one of our local social enterprises, alongside other people with intellectual disability. Develop practical skills, contribute as part of a team and grow your confidence with ongoing guidance.

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Supported Hosted Employment

Join a mainstream workplace while remaining employed and supported by us. We will match you with a local business that aligns with your goals, so you can learn, gain experience and grow in your role.

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Inclusive Employment Australia

Find a job you enjoy with a local mainstream employer. As an intellectual disability specialist provider of the IEA program, we will help you secure a rewarding role and build your skills as you settle into employment.

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Supported Employment

Start working at one of our local social enterprises, alongside other people with intellectual disability. Develop practical skills, contribute as part of a team and grow your confidence with ongoing guidance.

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Supported Hosted Employment

Join a mainstream workplace while remaining employed and supported by us. We will match you with a local business that aligns with your goals, so you can learn, gain experience and grow in your role.

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Inclusive Employment Australia

Find a job you enjoy with a local mainstream employer. As an intellectual disability specialist provider of the IEA program, we will help you secure a rewarding role and build your skills as you settle into employment.

What You Can Expect at Work

No matter which employment pathway you choose, you can expect to be valued, respected and supported to succeed.

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Ongoing Guidance

Personalised assistance whenever you need it.

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Safety and Inclusion

Accessible features to help you work with confidence.

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Flexibility First

Work environments that adapt to your needs.

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Genuine Recognition

Celebrating your wins and milestones.

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Future-Focused

A clear emphasis on developing your skills.

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Ongoing Guidance

Personalised assistance whenever you need it.

EndeavourIcons_SupportShake

Safety and Inclusion

Accessible features to help you work with confidence.

EndeavourIcons_Smiley-1

Flexibility First

Work environments that adapt to your needs.

EndeavourIcons_AwardRibbon

Genuine Recognition

Celebrating your wins and milestones.

EndeavourIcons_Target

Future-Focused

A clear emphasis on developing your skills.

Supported Employment in Cairns

Try Supported Employment with us at our Cairns Business Solutions worksite, a team-oriented social enterprise where everyone works together to achieve shared goals. The site provides commercial services to businesses throughout Australia.

Whether you are looking for your first job, keen to explore a new direction or aiming to grow your career, you will be encouraged to build on your strengths in a role that suits your skills and interests.

Employees at this site generally undertake physical, hands-on work.

Would you like to find out more about working at Cairns Business Solutions? Contact us today.

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What Your Workday Could Involve

Supported Employment at Cairns Business Solutions typically includes the following tasks:

  • Operating the shredder
  • Document destruction
  • Dismantling fishing nets
  • Collecting document destruction bins in the community

With a range of roles available, this workplace could suit you if you enjoy working as part of a team and learning new skills.

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Why Employees Love This Workplace

Cairns Business Solutions is a place where people can grow. It is not uncommon for someone who starts out feeling shy or unsure to go on to train new team members and take on additional responsibilities.

Address

52-54 Aumuller St, Portsmith QLD, 4870

Opening Hours

Monday 8:00am – 4:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am – 4:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am – 4:00pm
Thursday 8:00am – 4:00pm
Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
*Closed on Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays

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