NORTEC are members of these Chambers of Commerce organisations in our region:
- Ballina Shire Business Chamber
- Bellingen Chamber of Commerce
- Brunswick Heads Chamber of Commerce
- Byron Bay Chamber of Commerce
- Casino Chamber of Commerce
- Coffs Harbour Chamber of Commerce
- Coolangatta Tourism (TACTIC)
- Grafton Chamber of Commerce
- Kingscliff Chamber of Commerce
- Kyogle Chamber of Commerce
- Lennox Head Chamber of Commerce
- Lismore Chamber of Commerce
- Murwillumbah Chamber of Commerce
- Nambucca Heads Chamber of Commerce
- Tweed Chamber of Commerce
- Tweed Destinations
- Yamba Chamber of Commerce
NORTEC are members of these industry professional organisations:
- Jobs Australia
- NETPAC Inc
- VELG
- RCSA (Recruitment Consultant Services Australia)
- National NESA Association
- Midcoast Youthworkers Forum
- Volunteer Centre Network NSW Inc
About NORTEC Employment & Training
excelling in employment, training and community
NORTEC came about as a result of the merger between TTEC Enterprises (who had been a part of the Tweed community since 1979) and Ballina Skills and Development Centre (BETC), based in the northern rivers region since 1986. Both companies began out of a desire to create employment opportunities and economic growth in our local region.
Since the merger of these two like-minded companies in 2007, NORTEC has successfully grown to have 16 offices throughout the Mid and North Coasts of NSW, from Nambucca to Tweed Heads.
NORTEC Employment and Training Ltd deliver:
- Australian Government funded Job Services Australia program - no-cost recruitment services
- Commercial Labour Hire recruitment services for construction, hospitality, trades, labour and admin
- training & traineeship solutions for individuals and businesses.
NORTEC also deliver these community programs and initiatives:
- youth programs,
- small business incubators to encourage small business growth in our region.
- the New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS) in the Clarence and Northern Rivers
- Language, Literacy and Numeracy Program
- a volunteer referral service - providing volunteer resourcing and support to Community Groups in the Northern Rivers
- Nambucca Pride Cafe - a hospitality training cafe to support jobseekers in the Nambucca region
NORTEC is a not-for-profit organisation and any profits from its commercial enterprises (NORTEC Labour Hire and also NORTEC Training) support NORTEC community program delivery. In addition, NORTEC invest in charitable donations and sponsorships to the community—such as local surf clubs, hospitals and the NSW Cancer Council, as well as supporting events that encourage social and economic growth in our region.
NORTEC have an annual Community Grants Initiative where local community organisations can tender for financial aid for their community organisation or project. Read more in our community benefits page.
NORTEC Employment and Training Ltd is made up of a dynamic and talented team of approximately 200 employees. Camaraderie and team spirit ensure a positive work culture at NORTEC, and a sense of fulfilment out of contributing to the community. The passion of our staff and ethics and values of our company ensure that NORTEC will live up to its mission of excelling in employment, training and community.
Mission Statement
NORTEC's commitment is to conduct sustainable government and private sector programs in the areas of employment, training and community services to the highest quality and in accordance with NORTEC's vision and values.
Our Vision
NORTEC aspires to achieve innovation and excellence in the delivery of employment, training and community services to assist disadvantaged people in our community to advance their social and economic opportunities and through this contribute to the well-being of the general community.
Our Values
NORTEC is dedicated to advancing its Vision and Mission based on the principles of:
- Equity and Fairness
- Respect
- Integrity
- Accountability
- Inclusion
- Professionalism
which are embodied within all policies and practices of the Company.
Our Owners - The Community
We strive to ensure all activities impact positively on the community's social and economic well being through adhering to ethical and sustainable business practices and through investing our resources into activities, projects and programs of community benefit.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We strive to be an equal opportunity employer, treating all employees, potential employees and clients fairly, irrespective of their sex, race, religion, political beliefs, age, disability, sexual preference or marital status. Discrimination and harassment are not accepted in the workplace or in the provision and delivery of our services to the community.
Our Clients
(People, Businesses, Government Departments, Organisations and Agencies accessing our company and its services)
- We promote mutually beneficial relationships with courtesy and respect in all our dealings
- We respond to our clients’ needs with excellence in service provision and ongoing support
- We value and respect diversity through open minded interaction in all our dealings We encourage our clients to maximise their full potential
- We particularly advocate for, and work with our unemployed clients to encourage self-reliance and skills development in accessing employment and opportunities for positive participation in our community
Our Team/Organisation
- We develop and maintain a workplace environment that is trusting, open, cooperative, challenging and good-humoured
- We provide a company structure which values and practices accountable decision making and open inclusive communication
- We respect each other as individuals and we encourage professional integrity within our team
- We provide opportunities for personal and professional development that support shared learning as an essential work practice
