Employment Consultant

APM; Caboolture; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing training

Employee Wellbeing Program

Paid Parental Leave

Certificate IV funded

Service recognition

Job summary

APM in Caboolture is seeking an Employment Consultant to join the WorkforceAustralia Program. You’ll support participants with disability to prepare for, find and maintain sustainable employment, and build their confidence and skills.

You’ll act as a connector with local employers, advocate inclusive hiring, and design creative pathways to overcome barriers, contributing to a more inclusive workplace for all.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated empathy and inclusion values in client-facing roles (e.g., health, community services, retail or customer support).
• Ability to connect with participants and stakeholders to create opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Find the perfect match by supporting participants with disability to prepare for, find and maintain sustainable employment.
• Boost confidence by helping participants recognise strengths and overcome obstacles.
• Advocate for inclusive hiring practices and workplace adjustments.
• Build partnerships with local employers to create placement opportunities.

Skills

Empathy

Stakeholder engagement

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 performingCabooltureteam as an Employment Consultant within our WorkforceAustralia 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, salesor 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.