Host organisations
What is a Host Organisation?
Community organisations who take on Work for the Dole participants are referred to as host organisations.
Host organisations give placed participants the opportunity to work within their organisation. By offering an opportunity for participants to assist in various activities, the host organisation offers the chance for the participant to gain new skills and abilities.
Becoming a Host Organisation
Kangan Institute has community projects which may have a correlation to you as a host organisation.
You can become a host organisation by taking on a Work for the Dole participant for 2 days per week for approximately 26 weeks (approximately 6 months).
Participants are expected to comply with the regulations of the employees working for the host organisation.
Depending on the organisation size, capacity for supervision and the amount of work available a host organisation may take on more than one Work for the Dole participant.
If you are interested in becoming a host organisation please contact the Work for the Dole Unit.
What Are Your Obligations?
As a host organisation you are required to provide:
- Adequate supervision for the job seeker (no more than 5 participants for every supervisor)
- Provide meaningful tasks for the participant to further develop employment opportunities and skills
- Email or fax the Kangan Institute Work Experience Supervisor with an attendance sheet at the end of each week.
What Is Expected From the Participant
Participants are required to:
- Attend 6 to 15 hours per week for a 26 week period
- Must advise the host organisation when they will be absent
- Comply with the employee regulations of the host organisation.
Insurance Cover
Marsh Pty Ltd insurance brokers arrange insurance policies to cover Work for the Dole participants on behalf of the Department of Workplace Relations (DEWR) who fund the program.
Occuaptional Health and Safety and Risk Assessment
All host organisations will be asked about their Occupational Health and Safety policies and may need to participate in a risk assessment before participants begin their placement.
This is a DEWR requirement.
Employment Services Code of Practice and the Service Guarantee
A copy of the Employment Services Code of Practice and the Service Guarantees issued to Community Work Coordinator's (CWC's) by DEWR is provided for you to review, by the CWC.
This is referred to in the Principal Agreement held between DEWR and the CWC, and the CWC-Sponsor Contract.
Further information about Work for the Dole
If you require further information, please visit www.workplace.gov.au or contact the Kangan Institute Work for the Dole Unit.
