Employment Consultant

APM Employment Services; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development

Supportive team environment

Paid parental leave

Employee wellbeing program

Job summary

APM Employment Services in Margate is seeking an Employment Consultant to support participants through Workforce Australia, helping them secure sustainable employment by identifying strengths and tailoring pathways.

You’ll build connections with employers, collaborate with stakeholders, and champion inclusive hiring practices while delivering practical support to participants across Brisbane and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Find and match participants with sustainable employment opportunities
• Boost participants' confidence and identify strengths for employability
• Develop tailored pathways and support plans for job readiness
• Advocate for inclusive hiring practices and workplace adjustments
• Build partnerships with employers to create opportunities for diversity
• Track progress and provide ongoing support to participants

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting people, identifying their strengths and building skills to secure employment that could change their life? Do you have a knack for identifying an individuals’ employment match?

If so, YOU could be joining our high performing Margate team as an Employment Consultant within our Workforce Australia Program.

This isn’t your average desk job. We are all about breaking barriers, creating opportunities and helping people thrive by securing and supporting them into sustainable employment

Who Are We

APM is a global health and human services organisation transforming lives since 1994. Be part of a 16,000-strong team across 11 countries, empowering people of all abilities to lead independent and fulfilling lives. Thrive with us, benefiting from exceptional career growth and development opportunities across our global network of brands.

Who You Are

A champion of diversity and inclusion – you believe that everyone, no matter their abilities, deserves a chance to succeed

A natural connector – you know how to create opportunities for participants and speak to stakeholders with confidence

Innovative and solutions focused – You see the challenge as an opportunity and have experience creating pathways to success

Compassionate and empathetic – You want to make a lasting and positive impact on the lives of others

You may also have experience in another industries or roles like retail or hospitality, call centres, sales or administration. These skills can set you up for success in this role!

What You’ll Be Doing

Find the perfect match – you’ll support participants with disability to prepare for, find and maintain sustainable employment.

Boost confidence – You will help participants see their strengths, overcome obstacles, and take on their new employment with a renewed sense of purpose

Shake things up – You will provide creative solutions to overcome employment challenges, making sure every participant has the tools and support for success

Advocating – You will be an advocate for inclusive hiring practices and workplace adjustments

Celebrate the moments that matter – Every successful placement is a success, and we are all about celebrating success, big and small with our participants

Building lasting connections – You will form partnerships with companies that are passionate about diversity and inclusion, making sure everyone has a chance to shine!

Why You’ll Love It

• Competitive salary plus performance-based incentives that reward your success


• Ongoing training and career development – we are committed to your growth


• Supportive and inclusive team environment where your contributions make a difference every day


• Celebrating milestones – we love to recognise and rewards hard work with fun events


• EAP | Employee Wellbeing Program


• Paid Cultural and Ceremonial Leave


• Purchased Annual Leave


• Paid Parental Leave


• Funded Certificate IV in Community Services or Mental Health Peer Support (eligibility criteria applies)


• Service recognition


• APM Family Hub


• Maxxia | Vehicle salary packaging

At APM we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures including indigenous peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people with disability.

Ready to change the game? If you are looking for a role where no two days are the same, where you get to inspire, motivate and create a lasting impact, we want to hear from you! Let’s work together to break down barriers, shatter expectations and build a more inclusive world- one individual at a time.