NESA has been the peak body for Australia’s world-renowned contracted Employment Services sector since the sector’s creation in 1998.
We help Employment Services Providers offer their very best to job seekers – particularly to disadvantaged job seekers – as well as to employers.
Our members include not-for-profit and for-profit organisations who offer jobactive, Disability Employment Services (DES), the Community Development Program (CDP), and other complementary programs such as Transition to Work (TTW). We lead, collaborate and engage with key stakeholders throughout Australia, always focussed on a holistic, positive notion of employment.
Our work continues to support Government initiatives which have made Australia into a world leader in the provision of government-contracted employment services. We deliver tailored, market-specific policy support and guidance, advisory services, program design, professional development and capacity building.
NESA is the bridge between government and the Employment Services sector.
Our Mission
To lead a sustainable, effective and diverse employment services sector through influential representation and advocacy and effective member support and capacity development.
Our Vision
Opportunity for everyone through employment and inclusion.
OUR Services
POLICY PAPERS AND SUBMISSIONS
Copies of our policy papers
and submissions to government inquiries
ADVOCACY AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Information regarding our advocacy and stakeholder engagement activities
PRACTITIONER TOOLKIT
An evolving online resource kit for employment services practitioners
NESA EVENTS
Provides timely information about sector-relevant events as they arise - conferences, forums and retreats
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Our Professional Development workshop and webinar calendar
INDUSTRY PARTNERS
Presenting members with high quality practical services and product options that support business and operations
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES WORKFORCE SURVEY
Information regarding our biennial Employment Services Workforce Survey
CAPACITY BUILDING
Consulting and capacity building projects that complement our member services and advocacy
INTERNATIONAL
NESA has a team of expert advisors who are able to work alongside governments and organisations providing advisory services in policy design and implementation