Sydney Employment Development Service (SEDS)
SEDS is the open employment arm of The Spastic Centre. It also runs a transition to work program for school leavers.
SEDS has been operating since 1991.
SEDS assists people with a physical disability, acquired brain injuries and those with multiple disabilities, prepare for, find and maintain work in mainstream employment. Clients are assisted with training, personal and professional development that will enhance their future job prospects, as well as job searching techniques and on the job support.
Who’s Who in the team
SEDS operates from four main sites at Allambie, Chatswood, Parramatta and Liverpool, covering the Sydney metro area. SEDS operates as two main teams: SEDS Metro North; and SEDS Metro West and Outreach. It has approx 250 clients and 30 employees.
Employees come from a variety of backgrounds which include engineering, science, marketing, vocational training, rehabilitation counselling, welfare, social science, occupational therapy and management.
What’s great about working at SEDS
Great employees, motivated clients and good working conditions.
Employees are committed to see clients overcome barriers, reach their vocational potential and achieve things they wouldn’t necessarily be able to do without SEDS support and the clients determination.
We offer competitive pay rates. Service delivery is provided generally during weekday, day time hours, and we endeavour to offer some flexibility to allow for family needs. We offer all employees great training. Employees are also assisted in their roles with professional development, management support sessions, annual appraisals and career development.