Work Life

As the largest provider of supported employment on the NSW Central Coast, we create real opportunities for you to build your future.

 

At Fairhaven, work is about purpose, growth and connection. You’ll develop skills, gain valuable experience, and be supported by a team that’s committed to helping you succeed.

Real work.
Real skills.
Real purpose.

Build your pathway into employment with real work experience and paid opportunities.

 

Across our sites, including Fairhaven CoPack in Tuggerah, our Fairhaven Village and Fare Cravin Café in Point Clare, you’ll join a team of over 100+ supported employees, gaining practical skills in areas like food production, retail and hospitality. 

 

With new opportunities emerging through our Green Pathways Nursery, there are more ways than ever to find what suits you.

 

We support you to grow your confidence, independence and connection through meaningful work.

Step 1

Contact our Employee Relations team on (02) 4349 5500 or email [email protected]
to discuss your employment goals.

Step 2

Visit one of our workplaces — CoPack at Tuggerah or the Op Shopping Village at Point Clare — and see where you’d like to work.

Step 3

If it feels like the right fit, you can join a short work experience trial before starting employment. We’ll guide you every step of the way.

Step 1​

Contact our Employee Relations team on (02) 4349 5500 or email [email protected]
to discuss your employment goals.

Step 2

Visit one of our workplaces — CoPack at Tuggerah or the Retail Village at Point Clare — and see where you’d like to work.

Step 3

If it feels like the right fit, you can join a short work experience trial before starting employment. We’ll guide you every step of the way.

Fairhaven Work Life

Work at Fairhaven CoPack

Located in Tuggerah, Fairhaven CoPack is a purpose-built contract packing, filling and distribution facility on the NSW Central Coast offering commercial solutions to Australian businesses.

We employ more than 100 people with disability.

When you work at CoPack, you may help with:

Food production, blending and mixing processes

Rework, assembly and product handling

Pick and pack order fulfilment

Collating product kits and assemblies

Labelling and palletising goods

Warehouse operations and stock handling

Learn GMP, safety and production skills in a supportive workplace where your contribution matters.

Location: 4 Reliance Drive, Tuggerah NSW 2259

Work at the Fairhaven Op Shopping Village

At Point Clare, our vibrant Op Shopping Village is a one-of-a-kind retail destination with fashion, antiques, books, toys, plants, and homewares — all supporting our mission of inclusion and sustainability.

When you work here, you might:

Customer service and communication

Retail merchandising and product presentation

Cash handling and point-of-sale (POS) systems

Stock sorting, pricing and rotation

Teamwork and workplace communication

Time management and daily work routines

Develop retail skills, confidence and teamwork in a vibrant, community-focused op shop environment.

Location: 209 Brisbane Water Drive, Point Clare NSW 2250

Work at Fare Cravin' Cafe

Work in a welcoming café environment, building skills in customer service, food preparation and teamwork – while gaining confidence, independence and real hospitality experience.

When you work here, you might:

Food preparation and kitchen safety

Customer service and communication

Coffee making and basic barista skills

Coffee making and basic barista skills

Time management and workplace routine

Teamwork and working in face-paced environment

Gain hands-on café experience in service, safety and teamwork within a supportive, friendly environment.

Location: 209 Brisbane Water Drive, Point Clare NSW 2250

Get Job Ready at our Green Pathways Nursery

Get work ready at our Green Pathways Nursery. While we’re building toward a supported employment (ADE) opportunity, this pilot program offers SLES training to help you gain hands-on skills, confidence and real work experience.

When you work here, you might:

Plant care and basic horticulture skills

Safe use of tools and equipment

Customer service and plant sales

Workplace health and safety (including manual handling)

Teamwork and communication

Time management and following routines

Plant the seed for your future career. Start small. Grow big. Choose your pathway.

Location: 209 Brisbane Water Drive, Point Clare NSW 2250

Want to know more?

We’d love to help you explore the right supports and services for you.

Fill out the form or call our friendly team on 02 4349 5500 to start the conversation.

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