Disability Employment Services in Perth
Finding work with the right support
Disability employment services (DES) help people with disability, injury, or a health condition find and keep a job. In Perth, that covers everything from resume writing and interview coaching to on-the-job support, workplace modifications, and ongoing check-ins once you're employed. Some providers specialise in specific industries like hospitality, retail, or trades. Others focus on particular groups, such as young people leaving school, NDIS participants, or people re-entering work after a long absence. We've listed 24 providers operating across the Perth metro area, ranging from large national organisations to smaller local teams.
What a good provider actually offers
Look past the glossy brochure and ask about the practical details: how quickly they can get you an appointment, whether your contact person stays the same over time, and how they match you to actual job vacancies rather than just running you through generic workshops. A strong provider talks openly about their placement outcomes, keeps in touch with employers after you start a job (not just before), and adjusts support based on your specific condition and goals rather than a one-size-fits-all program. If you're on the NDIS, check how they coordinate with your existing supports and plan.
How we score providers
Our rankings weigh factors like responsiveness, the breadth of support offered, client feedback, and how well a provider communicates throughout the process. You can see the full breakdown of how we assess and score every business in our methodology. For a ranked shortlist of the strongest options in Perth, head to our best disability services guide.
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All disability employment services, ranked by score and relevance
24 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.
Enquiries submitted through our contact forms may be passed to partner providers, and we may receive a referral fee. Our rankings and scores are based solely on our published method and are not influenced by referral fees.
Common questions about disability employment services
- How much does disability employment support cost?
- In most cases, DES is funded by the government (through Workforce Australia's Disability Employment Services program) so there's no direct cost to the job seeker. If you're accessing support through your NDIS plan instead, funding comes from your plan budget, so check with your provider which pathway applies to you before you start.
- How often will I need to meet with my provider?
- This varies by provider and by where you're at. Early on, expect more frequent contact, often weekly or fortnightly, while you build a plan and start applying for roles. Once you're placed in a job, most providers shift to periodic check-ins, sometimes monthly, for a set period to make sure the placement is sticking.
- What should I expect at the first appointment?
- The first meeting usually covers your work history, health or disability considerations relevant to the job search, and what kind of roles or industries you're aiming for. The provider will also explain what support they offer, including things like resume help, interview practice, transport assistance, and workplace adjustments, and set out next steps.
- How do I judge whether a provider is actually good at their job?
- Ask directly about their track record placing people into real, ongoing jobs rather than just work experience or short placements. Also ask how they support you once you're employed, since follow-up support after day one often matters more than the initial job search help.
Guides to choosing disability employment services
- Disability Employment Services vs open employment: which path fits your job search
How DES support compares with searching the open job market directly, what each path actually offers, and how to decide which one fits your situation right now.