Intensive Job Seeking

We offer a comprehensive range of job seeking services aimed at returning injured workers to new employment.

The primary objective of this service is to obtain a return to work outcome in a prompt and durable manner with the optimum level of replacement income.

Intensive job seeking services include the following:

Initial assessment

This assessment is used to assess the suitability of a worker referred for Intensive Job Seeking Program services and to tailor plan objectives. It can involve a review of current medical and vocational information, an evaluation of a worker's job search needs and identification of appropriate actions and services to be included in the job search plan.

Key activities include collecting information regarding referral requirements, an initial interview with the worker, documenting a worker's history, assessing vocational rehabilitation needs, contacting the treating doctor and other relevant parties and providing a report with recommendations to the claims manager.

Return to work job search plan

This service involves preparing and finalising a detailed plan to support a job search outcome. The plan includes all activities to be undertaken by the worker during the period of the Intensive Job Seeking Program.

Intensive job seeking program

This comprises of a series of services individualised to the needs of the injured worker and delivered according to the job search plan. Examples of the types of services provided include:

  • Resume development
  • Interview preparation and coaching
  • Access to job clubs and job search resources
  • Employer canvassing for placements and jobs
  • Post placement support for workers and employers
  • Transitional counselling support
  • Vocational and career planning
  • Work preparation and training
  • Intensive job search
  • Job placement
  • Job retention

Job placement

This service involves the negotiation and securing of sustainable and paid employment.

It can be a distinct service or it can form part of the progression from an Intensive Job Seeking Program.