Disability Employment Services in Perth
Disability employment services help people with disability find and keep a job, whether that means resume and interview coaching, on-the-job support from a job coach, workplace modifications, or ongoing check-ins once you're hired. In Perth this covers everything from government-funded Disability Employment Services (DES) providers to NDIS-registered employment support and school-to-work transition programs. We list 32 providers across the metro area, from large national DES operators to smaller local teams working specific suburbs or disability types.
Some providers focus on open employment (helping you get a standard job in the community), others run supported or Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE) settings for people who need a higher level of ongoing support. Many overlap with NDIS-funded Finding and Keeping a Job supports, so check whether a provider works with your funding type, whether it's DES, NDIS core or capacity building, or a mix.
What to look for in a provider
- Funding fit: confirm they're registered for your pathway, DES, NDIS, or both, and that intake doesn't leave a gap in support.
- Industry connections: real employer relationships and local job leads matter more than a slick brochure.
- Job matching approach: ask how they match people to roles and how much say you get in the process.
- Post-placement support: good providers stay involved after you start, not just until day one.
- Specialisation: some teams focus on autism, psychosocial disability, physical disability, or youth transitions, and that experience shows in outcomes.
Our scoring weighs things like responsiveness, verified credentials, service breadth, and how consistently a provider is reviewed well over time, so you're not relying on one glowing testimonial on a website. See the full breakdown in our methodology, or jump straight to the ranked guide to Perth's best disability services for our current top picks.
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All disability employment services, ranked by score and relevance
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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Common questions about disability employment services
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.