Community Career Coach: Empowering Job Seekers

Work Initiatives; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meals & accommodation

Wellbeing days

Maxxia discounts

Fitness Passport

Health insurance discounts

Portable long service leave

Career growth

EAP support

Job summary

Breakthru in Brisbane is seeking a proactive Career Coach to support people with disability, injury or health conditions through the job-readiness journey. You will guide clients from initial conversations through applications, coaching and interviews, enabling them to secure meaningful employment.

The role emphasises empathy, relationship-building and outcomes-focused support, with collaboration across a supportive team in a community setting within the Royal Rehab Group.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Employment or Human Services (desirable).
• Experience in employment services and supporting people with disability, injury, or health conditions.
• Proven ability to meet KPIs and create client-focused employment and skills plans.
• Confident in marketing clients to employers and facilitating group programs.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of disability legislation, support strategies, and labour market trends.
• Current Driver’s License - essential.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients to plan their next career steps and help find suitable jobs.
• Build relationships to understand goals, strengths, and support needs.
• Provide tailored coaching and regular check-ins to maintain motivation and progress.
• Connect participants with upskilling opportunities, hands-on experience, and group activities.
• Collaborate with employers and community services to open pathways to employment and training.
• Meet or exceed internal and external performance benchmarks.
• Champion Breakthru’s values of inclusion, empowerment, and person-centred practice.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Breakthru in Brisbane is seeking a proactive Career Coach to support people with disability, injury or health conditions through the job-readiness journey. You will guide clients from initial conversations through applications, coaching and interviews, enabling them to secure meaningful employment.

The role emphasises empathy, relationship-building and outcomes-focused support, with collaboration across a supportive team in a community setting within the Royal Rehab Group.