All Rounder – Holiday Inn
Breaking away from tradition, Holiday Inn hired a school leaver with no prior experience in Hospitality/Tourism for a part-time role. With structured in-house training and genuine cross-training opportunities, the new hire gained valuable experience across all operations in the business. Now, a confident and competent member of the team, this success story proves that with the right training and support, anyone can succeed in the industry.
Dispatch Operator - All Green Nursery and Garden Supplies
All Green, our valued client, has consistently utilized our Inclusive Recruitment services for fulfilling entry-level job positions. One notable success story is the dispatch Operator role, where we achieved a sustained outcome. This demonstrates that candidates, regardless of their prior experience, can succeed in securing a job through our inclusive approach. We take pride in helping clients like All Green find purposeful candidates and fostering opportunities for individuals to thrive in their careers.
Social and Economic Inclusion Team at Wyndham City Council
Our team member demonstrated the power of "Walk the Talk" by securing a contract position as a Project Support Officer through involvement in #Her Bright Future Program and connecting with a Jobs Victoria advocate. Starting as a Short-term Research and Project Officer, they paved the way for roles as a Casual Community Liaison Officer and Concierge Officer at Wyndham City Council, while also working as a temporary part-time Project Support Officer in 2022. Active in the community, they participated in Make it Wyndham program, Young Innovators Program, Community Building Blocks Leadership Program, and Wyndham Emerging Professional Action Group. This success story proves that with dedication and access to the right resources, anyone can achieve their career goals.
Room Attendant – Holiday Inn
A young mother seeking financial independence and a confidence boost found her perfect fit as a room attendant at Holiday Inn. After acing her interview, the hotel provided her with adequate training and a part-time schedule to balance work and home life. Now thriving in her role, she's found a fulfilling career where she can interact with people and gain the independence she desires.
Casual School Crossing Supervisors at Wyndham City Council
In 2022, the City Amenity Department in Wyndham City had a high need to fill vacancies within their School Crossing team. By using our Opportunity Wyndham Inclusive recruitment service, they were able to fill three positions with passionate, caring individuals who had the right attitude to lead community members and kids safely across the road. This success story showcases the effectiveness of our recruitment service in matching the right candidates with the right roles, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our community members.
Hub Buyers – Social Procurement Team at Wyndham City council
In 2022, the Social Procurement team at Wyndham City Council utilized our Inclusive Recruitment service to hire Hub Buyers for supporting their team with tasks. The team successfully filled three temporary hub buyer positions with candidates who had overseas accounting /finance experience and transferable skills who were seeking to enter the Australian workforce. After securing the temporary contracts through the interview process, these candidates extended their contracts for a few months due to ongoing demand. This success highlights the effectiveness of our Inclusive Recruitment service in matching the right candidates with the right roles and meeting the evolving needs of our clients.
Community Liaison Officers – Neighbourhood Hubs at Wyndham City Council
In 2022, Wyndham City Council's Neighbourhood Hubs had an ongoing need for Casual Community Liaison Officers to support their community centers. They partnered with our Inclusive Recruitment service and successfully filled 7 positions with candidates who had limited or no Australian work experience, transferable skills, and were either re-entering the workforce after a break or making a career change. Some of the casuals have now secured part-time contracts. This success story exemplifies the power of our Inclusive Recruitment service to source and place diverse candidates in fulfilling roles and contribute to the success of our clients' operations.
COVID-19 concierge Officers – Neighbourhood Hubs at Wyndham City Council
In 2022, the Neighbourhood department faced an urgent need for COVID Concierge Officers for a short-term period. With our Inclusive Recruitment service, we received significant interest, leading to the successful filling of 10 positions. Although the contracts were short-term, this opportunity served as a gateway for candidates to explore internal vacancies. Several candidates secured temporary or contract roles in different departments after their initial contract ended. Moreover, the experience enabled them to network with other employees at the Council, further enhancing their career prospects. This success story highlights the positive impact of our Inclusive Recruitment service in creating opportunities and facilitating career growth.