Expressions of Interest - Careers in the Community Services Sector
Job No:
56333
Location:
Maroochydore, QLD
- Are you a caring person looking for a new career?
- Would you like to work in the fastest growing industry sector in Australia?
- Job security and career advancement opportunities in the Community sector!
About Queensland's Growing Community Services Sector
Australia's fastest growing industry isn't Financial Services, Construction or even Mining, it's the Community Services Sector. The Health and Community Services industry is Queensland's largest employer with more than 290,000 people currently employed within the industry and growth projections indicating that another 153,100 jobs will be added to the Queensland economy by 2017.
Queenslanders depend upon a fully trained and highly skilled workforce to deliver these vital services but currently, employer demand for Certificate III qualified employees exceeds what the Queensland labour market can provide. Due to this shortage in the labour market, employment opportunities with well known Community Service providers of Aged Care, Disability, Home and Community Care are increasing rapidly. The Community Services Training and Development Centre (CSTDC) is building strategic relationships with a number of major community service providers to become their primary resource for recruitment. These relationships are built upon CSTDC's commitment to deliver the highest quality training for their students.
To further underscore the importance of the Community Services Sector in Queensland, consider the following:
- The Community Services industry injects more than $17.7 billion to the Queensland economy every year
- Wages from the Community Services sector accounted for nearly 10% ($8.2 billion) of Queensland's wages in 2011-2012
- The industry employs more Indigenous workers than any other sector (15.2% of Queensland's total Indigenous population)
- In recognition of these skill shortages, the Queensland government subsidises training for eligible Queenslanders under the Certificate 3 Guarantee. This initiative will provide more affordable training and better position the labour market to meet demands for qualified employees in the future.
About the Career Information Session and Your New Career
If you're a caring individual looking to begin a rewarding career, CSTDC has an exciting opportunity that is not to be missed.
CSTDC are currently seeking expressions of interest from Queensland residents interested in attending a Course and Careers Information Session at their Maroochydore office. The information session is free to attend and will offer you vital information about your new career path!
The information sessions are held every Thursday from 9:30am - 12:30pm at Unit 8, No. 72 Wises Road, Maroochydore.
To be eligible for the Certificate 3 Guarantee, you must have either finished or left secondary school and be a minimum of 15 years of age. In addition, you will need to be living in Queensland and have the unrestricted right to live and work in Australia (Australian/New Zealand Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident), and you must not hold a Certificate III or higher qualification.
A Student Contribution Fee of just $300 (or $150 concessional) is all that’s required to undertake a Cert III in Aged Care (CHC30212), Disability (CH30408) or Home and Community Care (CH30312). A combination of classes and vocational practical work placement over 12 weeks will give you the knowledge and hands-on experience for immediate employment in this fast growing industry.
Enrolling at CSTDC, you'll be well on your way to a new and rewarding career in the fastest growing industry sector in Queensland. You'll have the opportunity to join any number of well respected community organisations and will know that you have made a positive impact on the lives of others.
Furthermore, with the projected growth in the sector, CSTDC are offering qualifications that will hold you in good stead for advancement into more senior positions in your future.
Due to the high demand for these subsidised training programs, please register your interest by completing the form below. Once you have submitted your expression of interest, you will be contacted directly by CSTDC with further information.
About Community Services Training & Development Centre
Community Services Training and Development Centre is a Recognised Training Organisation that provides Nationally Accredited training and development for people seeking work in the Community Services industry. They provide quality training to jobseekers wanting to enter the Community Services industry as well as existing workers or organisations wanting industry relevant qualifications or to upgrade their existing knowledge and qualification level.
Their experienced training staff are highly skilled with extensive experience and are committed to providing a supportive environment that will facilitate both personalised and collaborative learning.
"The activities combined with the trainers attitude has made me even more interested in learning within the health industry. Thank you to all the staff and reception team at CSTDC for being compassionate, inspiring, beautiful, kind and strong people. Thank you for my new stepping stone for my future" -- Clare
"This course gave me plenty of knowledge and helped gain a lot of confidence. I effectively improved my skills and enjoyed the training and the presentation of all trainers who were very open welcoming and professional" -- Natalia