How often will I see my job coach or employment consultant?

It varies by need and stage. Early on, while you're job hunting, contact is often weekly or fortnightly. Once you're placed, most providers taper to monthly or on-request check-ins during the post-placement support period, then step back further once things are stable, though people with higher support needs may keep more regular contact long term.

How do I judge whether a provider is actually good?

Look past the star rating to specifics: do they mention real placements and industries in reviews, do they respond quickly to enquiries, and do they clearly explain their process before you sign up. Our ranked guide weighs these factors together rather than a single review score, which is a more honest signal than any one testimonial.

Disability Employment Services in Perth

Q: How much do disability employment services cost in Perth?

DES (Disability Employment Services) is funded by the federal government and free to eligible job seekers. If you're using NDIS funding under Finding and Keeping a Job, costs come out of your plan at NDIS price guide rates rather than out of pocket. Ask any provider upfront which funding streams they bill against, since a few offer fee-for-service options outside these schemes.

Q: What should I expect in a first appointment?

Expect an intake conversation covering your work history, goals, skills, any workplace adjustments you need, and your funding or eligibility (DES registration or NDIS plan). A good provider will use this to build an individual employment plan rather than pushing you toward whatever vacancy they have on hand that week.

Disability employment services help people with disability, injury or a health condition prepare for, find and keep a job. The government program is now called Inclusive Employment Australia. It replaced Disability Employment Services (DES) on 1 November 2025 (Department of Social Services). In Perth, employment support also comes through NDIS-funded supports and school leaver programs. We list 32 employment providers across the metro area.

You can join Inclusive Employment Australia without a Centrelink payment or a referral, and you can change provider whenever you like. Our guide to Inclusive Employment Australia and open employment explains who can join, how to change provider and how it compares with looking for work on your own.

What to look for in a provider

Program fit: ask whether they deliver Inclusive Employment Australia, NDIS employment supports, or both, and which one suits your situation.
Employer connections: real relationships with local employers matter more than a polished brochure.
Job matching: ask how they match people to roles and how much say you get.
Support after you start: Inclusive Employment Australia includes Post Placement Support for up to a year, then Ongoing Support if your job is at risk because of your disability. Ask how the provider delivers it.
Specialisation: some teams focus on autism, psychosocial disability, physical disability or young people leaving school.

Our scores are built mostly from Google reviews (what reviewers describe, the star rating, how many reviews and how recent they are), plus how complete a provider's contact details are. See how we score for the details and the limits of that method.

Common questions about disability employment services

What happened to Disability Employment Services (DES)?

DES was replaced by Inclusive Employment Australia on 1 November 2025. People who were with a DES provider were moved to the new program.

How much do disability employment services cost in Perth?

Inclusive Employment Australia is funded by the Australian Government. If you use NDIS funding for employment supports, the cost comes out of your plan, within the NDIS price limits. Ask any provider upfront which funding they use for your support.

How often will I see my employment consultant?

It depends on your needs and your job plan. Ask the provider how often you'll meet while you're looking for work, and what support looks like once you've started a job.

What should I expect in a first appointment?

Expect a conversation about your work history, goals, skills, any workplace adjustments you need, and whether you're eligible for Inclusive Employment Australia or using your NDIS plan. A good provider uses this to build a plan around you rather than pushing you toward whatever vacancy it has that week.

How do I judge whether a provider is good?

Look past the star rating to the detail: do reviews mention real jobs and industries, does the provider respond quickly, and does it explain its process clearly before you sign up? If it isn't working, you can change provider for any reason by calling the National Customer Service Line on 1800 805 260.

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32 businesses. The order weighs each business's overall score by how much of its reviewed work is disability employment services, so a lower-scored specialist can rank above a higher-scored generalist. Filter and sort below, or open the full map view.

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atWork Australia - Hamilton Hill

5.0(58)✓ Google-verified

Clients consistently praise named job coaches (Sandra, Chelsea, Courtney, Nat, Liliana, Nora, Henry) for genuine care and hands-on help placing them in work. Beyond matching roles, staff assist with training costs, tax returns, PPE, interview prep, and ongoing check-ins during setbacks. People with anxiety or disability report staff pace support to their needs and follow up by phone or email.

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