We’re often inspired by people and organisations making positive contributions in their communities. Among them is Roundabout Canberra, which provides baby and children’s items to families in need. Carissa Minahan, The Personnel Group’s Braddon-based ParentsNext Client Development Consultant, says they have offered valuable, practical support for some of her ParentsNext participants. “I can’t speak highly … Read more
Congratulations Molly. We hope you enjoy your new Gift Card. The Wollongong student won a $100 JB Hi-Fi Gift Card after visiting The Personnel Group’s site at the recent Illawarra Careers Expo. Molly’s name was randomly chosen after she successfully answered our quiz questions and went into the draw we ran during the expo. We … Read more
Unplanned time away from her retail job because of illness gave Brianna the opportunity to re-asses her career goals. With support from The Personnel Group Employment Consultant Sandra Andronicos, Brianna set about exploring new options. One that really appealed was an office administration traineeship. “I hadn’t worked in admin before, I finished school and then … Read more
A new project being trialled in Orange is giving people with disability greater access to structured accredited training, work experience and employment. Run by not-for-profit disability employment service provider The Personnel Group, Shared Experience aims to support community services in the Orange region. The initial trial runs until December 2022. “This project will allow participants … Read more
Cian “Pickles” – the first participant in The Personnel Group’s Shared Experience program to move into work placement – is on track to secure paid employment with Lone Star Rib House and Brews, Orange. “He is taking orders, clearing tables, he’s a happy front of house staff member,” Lone Star franchisee Belinda says. “If he … Read more
The Personnel Group is collaborating with Albury Wodonga Regional FoodShare to provide community pantry vouchers across multiple locations in Albury-Wodonga. FoodShare vouchers are available from The Personnel Group’s offices at 318 Urana Road, Lavington, 539-541 Kiewa Street, Albury, and the corner of Hume and Lawrence Streets, Wodonga. The Personnel Group CEO John Gibbons says the … Read more
John spent the majority of his working life as a courier, however pre-existing health conditions meant he hadn’t been able to work for a long period. He’s also had a hip replacement and experiences significant lower back pain which limits his physical capabilities. In June 2021, John was placed at Hayden’s Pies in Ulladulla as … Read more
Having a job means everything to Scott. For six months he’s been a steel labourer with the Australian Reel Company in Marong, Victoria. “Working is great, I feel happier and my family is proud of me,” Scott says. Australian Reel Company office manager Bridie Brennan says Scott has really settled into his role. “He gets … Read more
We’d like to introduce Cameron, one of our great employment success stories. Cameron had volunteer experience but no employment history when he turned to The Personnel Group for help. Although Cameron has completed a Certificate III in Individual Support and a Certificate IV in Community Services a lack of experience was holding him back. Cameron … Read more
The Personnel Group’s new Chief Executive Officer, John Gibbons, firmly believes that when given the opportunity, disadvantaged jobseekers quickly prove themselves to be great employees. John takes the helm of The Personnel Group this month, and with 13 years’ industry experience behind him, he plans to deliver his vision across a number of areas including: … Read more