Social Enterprises in Recruitment and Employment Services
Published 2 October 2025
Social enterprises are at the forefront of creating positive change, and many are dedicated to transforming lives through recruitment and employment services. These organisations go beyond traditional business models, reinvesting their profits to address social issues and provide meaningful opportunities for individuals and communities.
Here's a look at some inspiring social enterprises that are making a significant impact in the recruitment and employment sector in NSW & ACT:
Photo credit: Recruitflex
Recruitflex
Recruitflex offers comprehensive recruitment solutions tailored to various industries. Their focus is on matching the right talent to the right roles, with operations supporting community programs that enhance social inclusion and economic participation.
Contact them if: You are a business wanting a recruiter to help fill a role, and you’d rather that work go to a social enterprise. All profits go back to supporting programs that not-for-profit organisation Campbell Page runs.
Learn more: recruitflex.com.au
Glow Up Careers
Glow Up Careers is committed to empowering people to achieve their career goals. They provide various services to support individuals in their professional development and job search, ensuring a brighter future for their clients.
Contact them if: You aren’t sure where to go next in your career and would like some professional guidance.
Learn more: glowupcareers.com
MTC Australia
MTC is a social enterprise that enables individuals to overcome barriers and access education and employment opportunities. They provide holistic support, including training and mentoring, to help people thrive in the workforce and their communities.
Contact them if: You or someone you know needs training and support to find and keep a job.
Learn more: mtcaustralia.com.au
CareerSeekers
CareerSeekers is a not-for-profit social enterprise that supports refugees and asylum seekers in accessing professional careers through internships. By connecting talented individuals with leading employers, they create pathways to meaningful employment and help new Australians rebuild their lives.
Contact them if: You are an employer looking to diversify your workforce, or you are a skilled refugee or asylum seeker looking to find a role you can thrive in.
Learn more: careerseekers.org.au
Right to Work
Right to Work provides employment training for young adults in Goulburn NSW, focusing on building essential skills and confidence to enter the workforce. Their programs are designed to address the unique challenges faced by young people seeking employment.
Contact them if: You or someone you know in or near Goulburn NSW needs training and support to find and keep a job.
Learn more: righttowork.net.au
Settlement Services International - SSI
SSI is a community organisation that offers a range of services, including employment support, to refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable communities. They help individuals navigate the job market and integrate successfully into Australian society.
Contact them if: You or someone you know is a new migrant and needs help getting and keeping a job in Australia.
Learn more: ssi.org.au
YEP Careers
YEP Careers' purpose is to create an accessible and equitable job market for all. They provide career guidance and employment services, ensuring individuals have the tools and support needed to secure fulfilling work.
Contact them if: Your organisation wants to partner to run an effective employment program anywhere in Australia.
Learn more: yep.careers
Generation Australia
Generation Australia is on a mission to transform education to employment systems. They offer intensive bootcamps and job placement services to equip individuals with the skills demanded by in-demand jobs, bridging the gap between talent and opportunity.
Contact them if: You are wanting to start a new career, or you are looking for new talent for your business.
Learn more: australia.generation.org
These social enterprises demonstrate the power of business to drive positive social change, proving that a thriving economy and a thriving community can go hand in hand. By supporting them, you contribute to a more inclusive and equitable society for everyone.
There are also a range of Work Integrated Social Enterprises across our state and territory. WISEs provide training, support and employment to people who might otherwise be locked out of the workforce. We will publish a list of these shortly.
See something that needs fixing up, or know a social enterprise that should be on this list? Please email us and let us know!