Employment Coach Glen Waverley

Genu; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax‑saf

13 days personal leave

10 days wellbeing leave

20 days annual leave

Purchased leave options

Discounts at retailers

University study discount

Wellbeing support 24/7

Referral bonus

Job summary

genU is hiring an Employment Coach for Inclusive Employment Australia in Melbourne. The role focuses on supporting people with disability or other barriers to achieve meaningful employment through tailored guidance, planning, and links to local opportunities and supports.

You will collaborate with the team to understand participant strengths, promote their skills to employers, and coordinate access to training and community services for sustainable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with participants and stakeholders.
• Ability to document and maintain compliance records per Workforce Australia.
• Collaborative team member with a professional, positive approach.
• Experience in customer service, recruitment, or employment consultancy settings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Understand participants' strengths and goals to match with opportunities.
• Bridge the gap between job seekers and local employers by promoting skills.
• Link participants with training, health, and community supports for long-term success.
• Develop practical career plans to unlock potential and boost confidence.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Teamwork

Customer service

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

Salary: $65,00-$73,000 + Superannuation + NFP salary packaging benefits
Employment status: Full Time
Job number: 3846

Hey you!

MatchWorks is looking for an Employment Coach who is passionate about supporting people with disability, injury, illness, or other vocational barriers on their journey to meaningful employment through the Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) program. You’ll build strong relationships with participants, understand their skills, experience, and goals, and provide practical, personalised support to help them become job ready and achieve sustainable employment outcomes.

As part of genU we’re a profit-for-purpose organisation. Our focus at MatchWorks is to remove barriers to employment and help job seekers to find meaningful work and support them to sustain employment and build careers. We do this through programs and initiatives including our government-funded Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) and Workforce Australia services.

What you’ll do

As an Employment Coach in our Inclusive Employment Australia team you’ll:

• Work with your participants to understand their strengths and goals to match them with the right employment opportunities
• Bridge the gap between job seekers and local employers by promoting their unique skills and strengths
• Link participants with training, health, and community supports for long-term success
• Support participants to develop practical career plans that unlock their potential and boost confidence

What you’ll bring

• Highly developed communication skills to provide relevant supports to participants and external stakeholders
• Ability to provide accurate and timely documentation and compliance records in accordance with Workforce Australia requirements
• A collaborative team member who brings professionalism, positivity, and a mature approach to teamwork
• Experience in a customer service, recruitment or employment consultancy setting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems

(You’ll also need an NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module Certificate – but don’t worry, we’ll help guide you through this.)

Why you’ll love working at genU

At genU, our differences make us stronger. We celebrate all kinds of diversity and the unique perspectives each of us brings.

We’re committed to creating a welcoming, safe, and respectful space where everyone feels valued and can thrive.

You’ll also get

• Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax-free plus meal/entertainment benefits
• Extra Leave - 13 days personal leave/10 days wellbeing leave plus your 20 days of annual leave.
• Purchased leave options - the ability to buy additional annual leave to support work-life balance and flexibility.
• Discounts - savings at 450+ retailers including Coles, Woolworths & JB Hi-Fi
• University Study Discount - Enjoy a 25% fee reduction for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.
• Wellbeing support - 24/7 access to a holistic employee assistance program
• Referral bonus - bring great people with you and be rewarded.