Employment partnership

Axis Employment matching job seekers with employers

It’s a simple mission – inspire and empower people through employment.

And it is the foundation of Axis Employment, which while fostering value and social inclusion, supports its clients, employers and the community in which they work..

Through their Disability Employment Service, Transition to Work program, ParentsNext program and our Social Enterprise, Axis Employment have been inspiring and empowering thousands of participants for more than three decades.

Manager Rod Versteegh (pictured) said there was nothing quite as satisfying seeing their job seekers achieve their goals. “As industry leaders, we know the value and benefits suitable, sustainable employment can bring to a participant’s life, which is why we are dedicated to find the best outcome for each individual,” Rod said. “Our team of around 130 staff, understand the labour market, have built solid relationships with local businesses, and are often approached by employers when looking for workers.

“Our commitment to the regional communities in which we operate is important to our organisation and we are proud to give back through sponsorship of many clubs and sporting groups.” Axis Employment has mor than 300 people on its books with more than 70 per cent currently employed.

“We are really lucky in the Limestone Coast and South West Victoria as we have really supportive employers, sometimes taking more than one person which is fantastic,” Rod said. “What employment does for self esteem and motivation is so important.

“The job seeker might not change the life of the employer but it absolutely changes the life of the job seeker by being employed. “We cannot thank the businesses of the region enough for taking people on with a disability.”