Sector Training Activities

Employing a Flexible Workforce

One of the biggest challenges for providers in the changing disability sector environment will be engaging, supporting, retaining and continuously upskilling a flexible workforce that will meet the needs and wishes of people with disability. If workers and services are unavailable or rationed, the concept of consumer choice and control will have little meaning. 

In response to these challenges of individualised funding, NDS is pleased to launch 'A Guide to Employing a Flexible Workforce in a Person- Centred Environment' and a one-day workshop.

The workshop aims to assist disability service providers to introduce flexible working practices that comply with the Australian Industrial Relations (IR) framework, and improve employee engagement and workforce utilisation.

Workshop overview 

During the workshop, participants will: 

• explore the challenges facing organisations in terms of attracting, recruiting and retaining a flexible and responsive workforce to meet the goals and aspirations of people with disability;
• consider flexible employment opportunities within the existing IR framework;
• examine options applicable to individual organisations, and/or those choosing to collaborate to address workforce issues; and
• be given up-to-date IR information and guidance.

Target Audience

Individuals within Disability Service Organisations with responsibility for human resource management and workforce strategy and planning