Challenge Employment & Training
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    54%
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    Work/Life balance
    3.5(28 ratings)
    Career development
    3.2(28 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    2.7(28 ratings)
    Management
    2.9(28 ratings)
    Working environment
    3.3(28 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    3.2(28 ratings)
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    5.0
    General Manager
    Aug 2023
    Brisbane QLD 4000
    Excellent!! Great opportunities and able to achieve results!
    The good thingsWork done with youth
    The challengesSystems however workable
    1.0
    Receptionist
    Apr 2021
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    I was used to getting their numbers up so they could get paid from the government by placing me in a job.
    The good thingsI got experience in office admin.
    The challengesThey used me to get their numbers up.
    2.0
    Trainer
    Nov 2020
    former employee
    Confused about the Culture.
    The good thingsAt first everyone was helpful and couldn't do enough for you. Staff are very friendly and easy to get along with.
    The challengesManagement very two-faced. Not willing to tell you the truth about anything. Lack lustre instructions to staff leading to things being done twice. No audits on learning materials, so information either outdated or incorrect.
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Employment Development Officer
    Jun 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Positive Work Environment
    The good thingsWork life balance is great, management listen and are supportive. The culture of the company is unique and supportive. Challenge is a great place to work
    The challengesThere have been a few challenges, but management have worked with staff and are able to turn things around. Overall a positive place to work
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Engagement Officer
    Jun 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Challenging & Rewarding
    The good thingsChallenge has had some major changes in the last 6-12 months that has improved the culture 360. I love this company and what it stands for. I love coming to work with everyday to see site buzzing with people that are there to improve their situations and change their lives. The staff are passionate and motivated to make every person's experience one of kind, if there are improvements to be made they are diverse enough that they jump in and start to fix them. The outcomes of these changes are unbelievably exciting. I have never worked for a company that values my time so much and thank this company for allowing me to be a parent as well as an employee.
    The challengesAs always when working with people, governments and contracts things can get chaotic with lots of changes. Change can be & is messy but if companies don't listen and adapt things will never improve.
    1.0
    Trainer
    May 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Disappointing, disorganised, chaotic
    The good thingsAt first it seems like a great opportunity to support students to get ahead and improve their lives...
    The challengesVery disorganised organisation, don’t communicate with staff or support staff with the often challenging behaviour of students. The content was outdated and often irrelevant, and full of typos and errors. I wouldn’t recommend working there - unless you’re desperate. You don’t feel as if you really are helping in the end - you’re part of a system that’s set up to go nowhere with taxpayer dollars. Ineffective courses.
    7 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Manager
    Mar 2020
    Great diverse interesting workplace
    The good thingsInnovation Flexible and interesting
    The challengesGovernment policy changes
    5.0
    Administration Officer
    Mar 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    GREAT
    The good thingsWork balance, good career opportunity
    The challengesFinding/transitioning to full-time employment
    5.0
    Skilling Queenslanders for Work Team
    Jan 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Working at Challenge has been a positive experience- and I look forward to what the future holds for this fantastic company!
    The good thingsThis company has seen a significant culture shift over the last few years. The result is a positive workplace that I enjoy going to every day. Everybody at Challenge wants to contribute to changing the lives of people who are struggling to secure employment. The good news stories and positive feedback all make working at Challenge worthwhile. The management team listens to feedback from staff and clients is constantly finding ways to improve and better service the community.
    The challengesLike in any workplace, it can get chaotic but an office culture of transparency and support has been created, meaning that you are always supported when your workload gets too heavy.
    4.0
    Reporting Officer
    Sep 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    I love this organisation and everything it stands for. I would highly recommend working here.
    The good thingsChallenge has been very flexible with offering work life balance. There has been a change in management in the last 6 months that has improved the culture and now very much on track to the organisational values.
    The challengesLike any work place there are a few challenges but this is mainly because the staff here are passionate about the values, the organisation and what were are setting out to achieve
    5.0
    Project Coordinator
    Sep 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Working with highly motivated people to change peoples lives for the better.
    The good thingsThe dynamics of the team are great. The crew are here for the right reason, to inspire, transform those that we meet. The whole organisation is the best place I’ve ever worked
    The challengesThe stories we hear on regular basis are sometimes difficult to deal with. That’s why I appreciate the team dynamics, we all have each other’s back.
    5.0
    Management
    Sep 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Thankful to be exposed to so much personal growth through positive changes
    The good thingsWorking with management who are innovative and take action. Being exposed to news methodologies and learning Change Management skills. Working with in a collaborative team environment
    The challengesHave moved through a cultural change which has its challenges naturally however the positives are that we now work as a full cohesive team across the business.
    5.0
    Marketing Officer
    Sep 2019
    Great career progression
    The good thingsGreat people, culture and working environment
    The challengesNothing was challenging
    5.0
    General Manager
    Sep 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Values driven and committed to changing lives of people who participate in the businesses programs....
    The good thingsA focus on culture Innovation and change
    The challengesContinue to build on strengths
    1.0
    Business Development
    Jan 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Disappointing
    The good thingsReally can’t think of anything.
    The challengesManagement lacking basic people skills, no leadership and no respect for staff or clients.
    3 people found this helpful
    1.0
    n/a
    Nov 2018
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Glad I don't work there anymore
    The good thingsTwo years too long, wish I had left sooner. I have nothing nice to say about this place.
    The challengesManagement and poor pay
    6 people found this helpful
    1.0
    n/a
    Oct 2018
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Wish I had never worked there
    The good thingsThere are very few good things I can say about my experience with Challenge.
    The challengesThe management are difficult and antagonistic.
    2 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Project work
    Oct 2018
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Happy to have moved on
    The good thingsBeautiful surroundings of nature
    The challengesPoor culture, leadership is lacking especially at the top.
    3 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Supervisor
    Apr 2018
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Would not recommend working there
    The good thingsThe staff at ground level Who are the backbone of the organisation
    The challengesManagement - No integrity or support
    2 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Construction Trainee
    Nov 2017
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    It's a pretty good place to work!
    The good thingsFantastic staff, I get paid on time, great training & work, equal opportunities for all trainees
    The challengesDrama... a lot of drama from the trainees.
    5.0
    Construction Worker
    Nov 2017
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    I had a really fun, and interesting time, I wish I could do it all over again, no joke,
    The good thingsThe environment (work environment), the trainers or supervisors, the task at hand, the relaxed feeling working with everyone, the association, and overall the whole experience.
    The challengesMeeting deadlines, and sometimes there were minor incidents between workmates, but they were quickly resolved (generally), sometimes as a group we could be a bit behind or slack.
    1.0
    Rather not say
    Nov 2017
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Not one I choose to remember.
    The good thingsGreat location and the other staff friendly for the most part.
    The challengesPoor management and empire building but certain individuals.
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Project trainer
    Sep 2017
    Progressed from contract employment to full time. left to pursue employment interstate.
    The good thingsgreat people, location.
    The challengestypical growing pains
    5.0
    Project Officer
    Aug 2017
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Challenging but rewarding.
    The good thingsI love what this organisation stands for. With being the largest Skilling Qlders for Work provider in QLD they must be doing something right. Head office at Collingwood Park is a beautiful place to work and looking forward to being part of the future plans. Management are very transparent and approachable.
    The challengesWorking in an environment where u are upskilling can have its challenges but also very rewarding.
    1.0
    Supervisor
    Aug 2017
    try to create a garden with one hand tied behind your back
    The good thingshelping participants to move forward with their lives
    The challengesDealing with management
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Studeny Support Officer
    Jun 2017
    Would not recommend working here.
    The good thingsMorale seemed okay on the surface to begin with.
    The challengesThe annual income isn't great. Management is lacking and at times unprofessional.
    1 person found this helpful
    2.0
    Trainer
    Sep 2016
    Redbank WA 67213 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Don't work there!
    The good thingsNone no support from management, the culture is terrible
    The challengesUpper management are lazy and don't act on anything.
    1 person found this helpful
    2.0
    Business Development Officer
    Oct 2015
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    great at the start then I discovered what they are really like.
    The good thingsnone
    The challengesthe organisation
    1 person found this helpful
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