13 September 2018
Disability and jobactive specialists join forces to benefit Victorian job seekers
A commitment to providing genuine care, support and a high standard of service delivery for Victorian job seekers will remain as the top priority as a result of the acquisition by Jobfind Centres Australia Pty Limited of the Victorian based Direct Recruitment Pty Limited
Disability employment service provider, Jobfind Centres Australia, is extending its employment services footprint into Victorian communities with the acquisition of Direct Recruitment, a human services organisation working across Melbourne and regional Victoria.
This acquisition will see Jobfind Centres, a five-star disability employment services (DES) provider, will offer employment services to job seekers under jobactive, DES and ParentsNext The new organisation will be called Direct Recruitment Jobfind.
Jobfind Centres is part of the Angus Knight Group, a human services organisation that now extends into over 60 locations Australia wide, specialising in disability employment, indigenous training and employment, and talent management software.
Michael Hobday, CEO of the Angus Knight Group, said “Direct Recruitment have a high performance and a supportive culture for job seekers and for their staff. Victorian job seekers will continue to receive this high level of care and support in finding employment with the transition to Direct Recruitment Jobfind.
We are pleased and excited about this experienced and talented team of employment specialists joining Jobfind Centres and are committed to continuing the high standard of service delivery that Direct Recruitment is known for.”
Direct Recruitment will transfer into Jobfind Centres Australia from Monday 22 October 2018, delivering services across 12 locations in Victoria.
“The Angus Knight Group of companies are committed to providing exceptional service in these new employment regions. We have dedicated and compassionate staff who are focused on supporting job seekers to find a job. This is a win for our local communities.” Hobday said.
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About Jobfind Centre Australia Pty Ltd
Jobfind is a division of the Angus Knight Group of companies, an Australian-owned organisation with a proven, record of providing quality employment and training services. A provider of the Australian Government’s Disability Employment Services, Jobfind has placed over half a million people into jobs since its inception. For more information on Jobfind, please visit www.jobfindcentre.com.au