Working at Ability Works Australia

We generally support anyone who may have barriers that make it difficult to get a job in mainstream employment. Many of our supported employees live with an intellectual or physical disability (including having complex support needs), have sensory or mental health issues, or experience a mix of all these challenges.

We employ people with Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, migrants for whom English is an additional language, refugees, women returning to the workforce, young people 16-25 years having difficulty getting their first job and people over 50 years having difficulty getting a job.

If you want to work, can get to work, and have a “can do” attitude, contact us either by calling 03 9853 7080 or using our website contact form and let us know of your interest. We will start the application process by providing you with some information and inviting you on a tour of our facility.

Hear from our employees:

“I didn’t think I’d like work again. But here, I found people who care and work I enjoy.”
— Lana, 26

“It’s flexible, real work with support around me.”
— Marcus, 32

Explore employment possibilities for People with Disability.

Ability Works regularly hosts informative showcases to share how Ability Works Australia empowers people with disability through inclusive, supportive, and purpose-driven employment.

If you are in any of the fields who support people with disability, eg. Occupational Therapists, Support Coordinators or Local Area Coordinators, check our news and events to find out about an upcoming information session.

“I heard about it through my support worker…”

That’s how many of our team members found Ability Works. Whether it’s through a friend, carer, or support coordinator, referrals help us connect with new employees.

Come and see for yourself 

We host tours with a free light lunch. You’ll meet staff and peers who can share what it’s really like to work at Ability Works Australia. 

Beyond work, Ability Works Australia provide additional resources and opportunities, including:

• Technical skills training using cue cards, jigs, and photographs.
• Training in appropriate workplace practices.
• Resources for families and carers.
• Ongoing supervision and support while working.
• Customised equipment to ensure safety and accessibility.
• Opportunities to improve communication, self-organisation, workplace health and safety, and teamwork skills.
• Support for progressing to more complex tasks or varied roles.
• Access to formal training programs through certified TAFEs.

We can offer you job specific training or if you have a goal to improve your skills in a particular area, we are able to support that too. We conduct a lot of training in workplace health and safety. Box Hill Institute run Certificate training courses at Ability Works, which you can attend during work hours.