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Thank you to Compass Group and to the following finalists in the Large Employer of the Year category for partnering with us to give every person, every chance. •    Apple •    Am... READ MORE

Congratulations to CoreStaff for recently taking out MAX’s Medium Employer of the Year Award. The medium business award was hotly contested as businesses from around the country with between 100 and 2000 emplo... READ MORE

The Admiral Motel in Bunbury has been recognised in MAX’s annual Employer of the Year Awards. We recently honoured three outstanding businesses in the small, medium, and large categories and the Admiral Motel ... READ MORE

“This [award] means a huge amount to everybody involved in our business and we really pride ourselves on diversity and inclusion being a DNA piece in our business. We really do appreciate the acknowledgment and... READ MORE

“Not long after Lee started, I visited Panshanger and saw firsthand how confident Lee is in working the various labouring roles across the farm. George shared with me that Lee had quickly learned the inner work... READ MORE

Shaun Gray lives in Bundaberg, Queensland. He loves horror movies, video games, board games and has a passion for technology, bowling and fishing. He lives at home with his parents and his much loved dog Roxy. ... READ MORE

Alex readily admits her own choices set her on a downward spiral that ultimately landed her in prison.   This is how she went from serving time in prison to landing a Mechanical Fitter apprenticeship wit... READ MORE

MAX Employment is taking steps to remind regional employers that there are willing and able prospective employees available to start work in most industries from today. Australia’s largest employment services p... READ MORE

  Peter, 53, has spent many years driving coaches for companies up and down the east coast of Australia. However, an acute case of Bronchitis in 2016 took a heavy toll. His body struggled to recover, and... READ MORE

Kirsty Brereton is the Business Manager at MAX Warragul and she saw something in the young woman – something underneath Jess’ self-confessed belligerent exterior. READ MORE

  For 37-year-old Raymond Jones, a combination of physical and mental health issues forced an end to his work as a labourer and forklift driver. Along with his health concerns, Raymond also battled some ... READ MORE

“A role came up at a local caravan supplier. Glenn is now working for them as a handyman and loving it,” she shares.  READ MORE

“The staff and management love having Jarrod as part of the team. He arrives each shift armed with a joke, bringing smiles and laughter to the workplace,” says Amanda. READ MORE

More than 40 MAX Disability Employment Services teams across the country have received five-star ratings from the Australian Government – the highest achievable rating – for outstanding work in their local comm... READ MORE

Image: Gemma Bond, Russell Wiliams, Kimberley-Rose Lattimer-Goodwin. Russell isn’t letting a spinal injury stop him.   With the right attitude and a range of health supports from his MAX team, he is... READ MORE

They practise in different ways and at pace to help Cain stay focused on preparing each order correctly.  Secondly, Lauren has connected Cain with a mental health app, encouraging him to take a momen... READ MORE

Brayden continues to look towards a future in hospitality and while he continues to enjoy working at BOUNCE, his MAX team have also supported him through the completion of his RSA (Responsible Service of Alcoho... READ MORE

“One of the biggest challenges amongst mature-age Australians is a lack of self-confidence. We often see older candidates being too modest at the interview stage or uncertain about how their previous skills ar... READ MORE

Ian Watt, 61, has worked as part of the burial crew team at Castlebrook Memorial Park in Sydney for 24 years and was ‘part of the furniture’ before one day, whilst walking down the road, an accident left him wi... READ MORE

MAX is privileged to have been shortlisted with employer partner Rabobank for NESA’s prestigious Innovation in Disability Employment Award. The annual Award recognises businesses that innovate to support ... READ MORE

Australia’s largest employment services provider, MAX Solutions, has named Compass Group its Large Employer of the Year in recognition of the food and support service company’s campaign to promote workforce div... READ MORE

22 March 2021 marks World Down Syndrome Day and we’re delighted to introduce one of our employer partners – Krofne. Krofne, meaning ‘donut’ in Croatian, is a social enterprise focused on providing meaningful e... READ MORE

MAX Solutions has received the Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) citation in recognition of its commitment to promote gender equality. The Workplace Gender Equality Agency today awarded a cit... READ MORE

It’s been a long time since Sharleane and her former boss Darrin last saw each other. John Howard was Prime Minister, Cathy Freeman was racing her way into the history books, and Shania Twain was riding high in... READ MORE

A majority of large employers intend to increase the size of their Indigenous Australian workforce in 2021. But those looking for work remain very cautious about the future, according to a new MAX report o... READ MORE

MAX is delighted to announce the latest nominations for its Employer of the Year Awards.  The annual awards recognise outstanding businesses that encourage inclusivity and diversity in their workforc... READ MORE

  Rabobank is one of the world’s largest rural lenders, remaining true to their core mission to create value for their clients, employees and the rural communities where they work.  Through an initi... READ MORE

MAX is delighted to announce the opening nominations for its 2020-21 Employer of the Year Awards. Every year, MAX runs the awards to recognise outstanding businesses that encourage inclusivity and diversity in... READ MORE

When we think of people who inspire us to achieve in the face of enormous challenges, we think of customers like Kim Muscat.  Kim’s journey proves nothing is impossible for people who are determined and motiva... READ MORE

Can you imagine a brighter way to begin your grocery shop, than seeing Laura’s smiling face at the door? Judging by the enthusiastic way she greets customers, it might be hard to imagine that Laura’s pursuit o... READ MORE

COVID-19 might have changed the way we work for good. Twitter recently said it will allow its staff to work from home ‘forever’. Other companies are reporting a surge in employees who aren’t as interested in th... READ MORE

For Dylan Felton, living with autism means he is highly intelligent, loves movies and with his incredible memory, can recite entire movie scripts from start to finish. It also means that reading and writing can... READ MORE

Australia’s largest employment services provider, MAX Solutions, has named Woolworths its Employer of the Year in recognition of the retailer’s campaign to promote workforce diversity. The annual award was int... READ MORE

  Capturing your brand Finally, RAPs work because they allow organisations to express their cultures in a totally unique and specific way, with artists using digital platforms to create RAP art that al... READ MORE

When the MAX family join forces, superstars like Marina Choros shine! Marina had worked in her home as a mum and as a carer for her own mother, but hadn’t worked in a paid capacity for over 20 years.  The MAX... READ MORE

Worried about filling your vacancies? Liam Fitzpatrick, national partnership manager, talks about finding the right fit and how you can get the most out of your employment partner.   It’s a tough job mar... READ MORE

The Restart wage subsidy: it's $10k for your business, and this is why you'll thank yourself for giving it a go... You may have seen our blog last week on the new Youth wage subsidy. This week we’re takin... READ MORE