Start Your Career Journey
Personalised career development coaching to overcome work challenges, explore new opportunities, and build lasting confidence for a fulfilling, sustainable career.
Who is this for?
Discover your strengths and unlock your potential with Balance by Design.
We provide personalised career development with a psychosocial focus, tailored to individuals seeking meaningful growth, career direction, and improved job alignment. Whether you’re learning about the world of work, navigating a career change, moving into a new role, or managing workplace stress, our approach is designed to meet you where you are.
Book a free 20min consultation
Book a free, no-obligation 20-minute session to learn how Balance by Design can support you on your employment journey.
Our philosophy
Balance by Design believes sustainable change comes from alignment—between values, capacity, work, and wellbeing—rather than doing more or pushing harder. Our ethical, compassionate, and realistic approach honours both ambition and limits. We support people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or at a crossroads to build confidence, clarify goals, and take practical steps through tailored, client-centred guidance. Our philosophy: life and work work best when designed with intention, not urgency.
Services we offer
Explore our Services page to learn more about how Balance by Design can support you.
Core Employment Skills Program
This service focuses on building practical job readiness skills, confidence, and personalised employment goals through capacity building supports.
Kickstarter Program
This service is for people aged 15 and over in the Kickstarter program, providing career guidance and building confidence for employment.
Clarity & Direction
This service is for people who feel stuck, uncertain, or overwhelmed by choices.
Career Change & Transition Support
This service supports people who are navigating something new or leaving work that no longer fits.
Employment Readiness & Re-Entry Support
This service is for people who want to work but feel anxious, under-prepared, or out of practice.
Values-Led Work Design & Boundaries
This service is for people who want work that fits their life, rather than the other way around.
Short-Term Support Packages
Short-Term Support Packages are for people seeking clarity without committing to long-term coaching.
How we work
Our practitioners help clients gain clarity, confidence, and direction during times of change.
We believe sustainable progress comes from balance, not burnout—and that life and work should be approached intentionally, not reactively. We work especially well with you if you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about your next steps, supporting you to move forward in ways that are realistic, aligned with your values, and considerate of your whole life—not just your productivity.
At Balance by Design, our approach is thoughtful, ethical, and client-centred. We provide practical guidance with genuine care, tailoring our support to your unique needs, values, and goals. Every step of our process is designed to help you gain clarity, confidence, and direction, empowering you to make decisions that work for you.
Our clients
Frequently Asked Questions
We offer personalised careers coaching and outplacement support for individuals aged 15 and over, helping you explore career options, build skills, and plan your next steps. All of our staff have experience working with minors and hold valid Working With Children's Checks. Please check out the Services page on our website for more information on how we can support you in your career journey.
Career coaching supports you to build clarity, confidence, and practical skills to explore your options and move toward meaningful, sustainable work.
Yes. We provide career development and coaching supports for NDIS participants who are plan-managed or self-managed.
Services are delivered under Capacity Building funding, with a focus on developing employment readiness, confidence, and vocational direction.
Our services are available to anyone aged 15+, including those with disabilities. Participants under 18 will need the approval of a parent or guardian.
Simply reach out via our contact page or via email: support@balancebydesign-careers.com.au, and we’ll guide you to the service that best fits your goals.
All of our individual careers sessions are mostly conducted online for convenience and accessibility. Face-to-face sessions can be negotiated for some clients. In-person outplacement services are only offered in Victoria.
To book a session, please contact us via our Contact page or by emailing support@blanacebydesign-careers.com.au
Sessions typically run for 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on your choice of package and personal needs.
Yes, we offer outplacement services for education institutions and community groups. This support helps individuals develop career knowledge, navigate job transitions, and build confidence in their next steps. Services may include resume development, interview preparation, career planning, and practical guidance throughout the transition process. Please contact us to learn more.
No. All information shared during sessions is kept strictly confidential and will not be disclosed to anyone outside of your session without your written consent.
For NDIS participants, we may need to communicate with plan managers or external professionals only if you provide written approval, for example to coordinate supports or clarify goals. Your privacy and autonomy remain our priority at all times.
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Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge that Balance by Design operates on the lands of the Wurundjeri Woi‑Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We recognise the Wurundjeri Woi‑Wurrung people’s enduring connection to land, waters, culture, and community, and their ongoing care for Country.
We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across Australia, recognising the many nations, communities, and cultures living across this country.
We honour that this land always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land.