Andrew’s expertise elevates Data Analysis team

With support from the CVGT Employment Disability Employment Services team in Preston,  Andrew has found a meaningful role at Banyule City Council as a Data Analyst working three days a week through their Inclusive Support Program.

It’s been an amazing experience. I’ve heard I am doing a good job with looking at data, everyone’s happy with my work so far. Also, everyone loves Fred the Guide Dog.

Andrew
CVGT Employment Disability Employment Services participant

Andrew has a vision impairment, but in this role, using screen reader technology, he could interpret ABS statistical data in a unique way to model predictions for future council planning. 

“Every day I come in they put water out for the dog, ask how I am going, and are very supportive,” Andrew says.

 Hear Andrew talking about his role in the video below with Paul from CVGT Employment.

Support from CVGT Employment

Paul Browne, Senior Business Development Consultant at CVGT Employment, provided Andrew with support through the Disability Employment Services program to apply for jobs, get ready for interviews, work on interview questions and prepare his resume. He also assisted with purchasing suits for office work and transported Andrew to and from interviews, which helped support his preparation. 

It’s good because on the travel time, we could practice our interview questions on the way in, and on the way back he could tell me about how it went.

Paul Browne
CVGT Employment Business Development Consultant

Inclusive Support Program Lead, Mahamed from Banyule City Council has appreciated the great contribution Andrew has made to the organisation so far. 

Andrew as a worker has been amazing, the team has really appreciated his Data Analyst skills. He’s also taught us as a council as well, better ways to support those who have low vision, introducing us to some new programs, strategies and techniques.

Mahamed
Banyule City Council Inclusive Support Program

Mahamed also expressed his thanks to CVGT for their support, saying that: 

CVGT have been an amazing support to Andrew during our time in the Inclusive Support program, assisting with providing clothes for work, getting to the work location, as well as supporting me to connect with other job seekers.

Mahamed
Banyule City Council Inclusive Support Program

Inclusive Support Program

The Inclusive Support program at Banyule City Council supports local residents who have barriers to employment with a 6-month placement within the council.

 The program has been a great success, with 86% of people participating in the program going on to find ongoing employment afterwards within the council or externally.

This has greatly contributed to the council’s goal of building a more diverse workforce, and there are plans to expand the program to other councils as well.   

Andrew’s story

Be patient. It takes time to get a job. Work on the areas you need to work on. Be positive about what your strengths are. Don’t focus on what you can’t do, focus on what you can do to get yourself a job.
Andrew
CVGT Employment, Disability Employment Services participant.