At Wangarang Industries, we pride ourselves on providing quality products and services at a competitive price.
We offer a broad range of products and services and can tailor these to meet the requirements of our many and diverse customers.
We provide services to a large and diverse customer base ranging from individuals and small sole proprietor businesses through to large Government agencies and multi national corporations. Wangarang’s current customers include:
NewCrest
Angullong
Trade & Investment
DPI
SeeSaw
SpaceLogic
Orange Council
Printhie
Mortimer
StorCo
Careers
Working at Wangarang
Working at Wangarang Industries means that you will be part of an organisation with warmth and community spirit that strives to bring something truly special to the lives of people living with disabilities.
With approximately one hundred and twenty five (125) supported employees and forty eight (35) highly skilled staff who have dedicated their careers to improving the lives of people with a disability, Wangarang offers a supportive and caring environment where the needs of each individual are respected and their goals and aspirations are encouraged and fostered.
People working at Wangarang enjoy varied, interesting and rewarding careers in a flexible and caring workplace along with opportunities for education & professional development.
Positions vacant are advertised in local newspapers as well as on job board sites such as Seek, and also listed on this website.
Wangarang Industries is an EEO Employer and all positions will be filled through the interview process.
How To Apply
Non-Supported Employment
Positions are advertised in local newspapers and on this website under (Current Vacancies).
Ads will state that an application information kit can be obtained by contacting Wangarang or downloading the kit included with the advertisement on this site; Applicants must complete the application form and address all selection criteria in writing. All applications will be reviewed and those applicants deemed suitable are short listed and offered a face-to-face interview;
All successful applicants will be required to undertake a criminal record check & medical examination.
Applications should be submitted in the following format and include:
- A completed application form including written responses to all Selection Criteria relevant to the position
- A resume detailing your Employment History
- References and Referees including where possible at least two work related references.
- Completed applications should be forwarded to: The Human Resources Manager, Wangarang Industries, PO Box 8133, ORANGE 2800
N.B. It is an offence under the NSW Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998 for a person convicted of a serious sex offence or a registrable offence to apply for a position.
Relevant criminal history, relevant Apprehended Violence Orders and prior employment checks, including relevant employment proceedings, will be conducted on recommended applicants.
Supported Employment
(for people with disabilities)
To be eligible to work at Wangarang as a supported employee you will need to:
- Have a diagnosed disability;
- Be in receipt of or be eligible for NDIS support in Employment Funding.
To apply
- You, or your parent / carer can complete an Application for Employment Form or the agency referring you can complete an Agency Application for Employment
- Have your doctor (GP) complete a Doctor’s Report Application
- Return the completed application and medical forms to us
- When we have a position we think will be suitable, you will be invited in for an interview
- At the interview, we will arrange a time for a skills assessment in your preferred work area. The skills assessment will take between half and one full day during which time you will be assessed with regard to your suitability for the work
- At the end of the day after the skills assessment you (and, your carer / parent if needed) will meet with Wangarang’s HR Manager to talk about how you found the day
- We then negotiate suitable days and hours for you to work and a start date.