Project SEARCH

Program wide, 75% of Project SEARCH graduates find open employment.
Recruiting NOW!
Project SEARCH internship program is now recruiting for UOW Pulse offering exciting roles in;
- Kids Uni – Educator
- Facilities & Cleaning – Cleaner
- UniBar – Bar Attendant
- Aspire – Hospitality
- UniShop – Shop Assistant
- Village Grocery – Shop Assistant
- UniActive – General
Limited spots available.
If you or someone you know is interested in applying, please fill out the enquiry form below, and we’ll be in touch to discuss the opportunity with you.
Our Project SEARCH internship program at Novotel North Wollongong is now in full swing. Updates to come.
More employer partners to come.

Project SEARCH is an exciting opportunity for young adults aged between 17-30 with NDIS funding looking for a pathway to open employment.
This nine-month internship program takes place in a practical capacity at the workplace of our reputable employer partners such as the Novotel and UOW.
Interns are exposed to real working experience with our employer partners, in addition to small group classroom workshop settings where participants combine classroom learning, career exploration, and hands on training with our project instructors and job coaches.
What to expect:
- Hands on training in real workplaces
- Career exploration across multiple roles
- Classroom learning to increase your employability
- Three 12-week rotations with a host employer
- This is a 9 month unpaid internship
- Graduates receive certification of completion
What you will gain:
- Valuable real-world experience
- Marketable job skills
- Confidence and independence in the workplace
- Personalised coaching, support, and feedback
- A direct connection to Disability Employment Services
The Project SEARCH internship program is an exciting opportunity which will equip graduates with the skills and confidence to secure competitive employment, develop in-demand workplace abilities, unlock rewarding career prospects, and access long-term employment support after completing the program.


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Looking for the right opportunity for you? As a registered NDIS provider we offer employment support for NDIS funded school leavers and job seekers aged 15-22.
Our approach is individualised and flexible. We take the time to understand you so we can enhance your capacity for employment together. We support you with acquiring valuable skills, and helping to provide you with real world workplace exposure.
Whether your goal is to secure a job now or to obtain help in planning out your career ambitions, we empower you with the confidence and capabilities needed for success.