Job Ready Support

As the sectors of community services, social work, healthcare, disability support, and aged care continue to grow across Australia, the demand for job-ready professionals with practical, hands-on skills is increasing rapidly. However, many students and newcomers to the industry often lack real-world experience and face challenges adapting to professional environments.

Recognising this, Next Gem offers a comprehensive Job Ready Support service, designed to help learners and early-career professionals develop practical workplace skills and confidently enter the Australian workforce.

Service Objectives

• Create structured opportunities to gain hands-on experience in real human services and care settings
• Build and strengthen practical workplace skills, including communication, documentation, client interaction, and team collaboration
• Boost confidence and job application readiness, whether after graduation or when switching careers
• Deepen understanding of the sector, including how to work within systems like the NDIS, aged care, and community support frameworks

Who Is This For?

• Students currently studying or graduates in:
  Social Work, Community Services, Aged Care, Mental Health, Disability Support, Allied Health, Public Health, and related areas
• Workers in the sector seeking to upgrade their skills, improve documentation, or gain local workplace experience
• Career changers looking to enter the human services field and gain practical, real-world exposure in Australian environments

Benefits for Participants

• Develop industry-relevant skills in real service settings with supervision
• Receive professional mentoring and feedback from experienced practitioners
• Gain references and work-based evaluations to support job applications, visas, or professional registration
• Expand career networks and build connections within the human services industry
• Enhance job readiness with skills in communication, reporting, risk management, client service, and teamwork

Program Structure & Entry Requirements

Next Gem offers a range of Job Ready Programs (JRPs) with different formats and durations, tailored to individual backgrounds and career goals.

Participants are expected to have relevant educational or industry experience, sufficient English skills, and be prepared to meet requirements such as clearances and certifications aligned with the human services sector in Australia.

Explore Our Job Ready Programs

Next Gem currently delivers structured programs that focus on developing practical, job-ready skills for real workplace environments, including:

• Job Ready Program 200 (JRP 200)
• Job Ready Program 390 (JRP 390)

We regularly update and expand our offerings to meet current industry needs and employment trends.
Visit our website to explore available programs and find the right path for your professional journey.

Why Choose Next Gem?

With deep expertise in education, career development, and professional training, Next Gem not only helps you gain real-world exposure but also supports your entire development journey—from skill enhancement to employment readiness.

We’re committed to delivering practical, guided, and career-focused training that prepares you to thrive in the Australian workforce.

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Let us guide you on your path to becoming a confident, capable professional in social services and community care across Australia.