NQ Employment

NQ Employment is a not-for-profit organisation servicing the North Queensland region. Our job seekers include people with a disability, injury, disadvantage and Indigenous Australians. NQ Employment services the entire Employment Service Area via consortium, which also includes the Ingham area.

Self Improvement

NQ Employment is committed to its job seekers, employer relationships and service provision, as is evidenced by our recent expansion to include Disability Management Services. The newest initiative for NQ Employment is the establishment of a social enterprise recycling venture, North Queensland Green Solutions, which aims to provide employment opportunities for the Townsville and Ayr Communities.

NQ Employment continually strives for self-improvement, which is demonstrated by our commitment to:

Quality Management and Disability Service Standards

Regular reviews and updates of our Management Systems and Service Delivery

Service Improvement Requests and suggestions procedures

Job seeker Programs and Training

Staff Training

Job seekers are not the only recipients of training at NQ Employment. Our staff, board members and volunteers also have training opportunities for their own self development in employment services, and therefore have the most up-to-date toolbox when it comes to job-matching and job seeker support. Staff training opportunities (internal and external) include:

TAFE Diploma of Employment Services

TAFE Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Motivational Interview Techniques

Anxiety and Stress Management Workshops

Conflict and Values Workshops

Deaf Awareness and Auslan Workshops

Cultural Awareness Training

Job Seeker Contact and Events

Keeping in touch with our job seekers (and having fun!) is also important to us. Social media is now an avenue job seekers can access notices and feedback. Our social event calendar includes networking opportunities, including pizza nights, cricket days, planned morning teas or BBQ lunches, fun day/fetes, as well as our annual highlight – the NQ Employment Christmas Party. Check our Facebook page for our latest events.