Employment Consultant

Afford; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging benefits

Additional leave

Health & wellbeing

Career development

Supportive culture

Job summary

Affords Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) is seeking an Employment Consultant to help people with disability achieve meaningful, sustainable employment. This hands-on role includes client support, employer engagement, mentoring and marketing to drive strong outcomes.

You will support job searching, resume development and interview readiness, build employer relationships and provide post-placement support. Relevant qualifications and experience in disability services are required to apply.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or Certificate III in Disability Services.
• Experience working with people with disability in employment services or case management.
• Experience meeting KPIs and performance targets.
• Strong person-centred practice and disability services knowledge.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with job searching, resumes, applications and interview prep.
• Identify barriers and develop practical strategies to reach goals.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers to create opportunities.
• Provide post-placement and ongoing support to clients and employers.
• Manage caseload and cover staff absences as needed.
• Promote Afford’s IEA services in the local community and with external stakeholders.
• Complete assessments, risk assessments, case notes and reporting.
• Ensure services are delivered in a person-centred, compliant and high-quality way.

Job description

Afford’s employment services Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA)is looking for anEmployment Consultant to support people with disability to achieve meaningful and sustainable employment outcomes.

This is a hands-on role combining client support, employer engagement, mentoring and marketing to help drive strong outcomes for our clients to achieve sustainable employment.

About the role:

• Support IEA clients to achieve their employment goals and secure sustainable employment
• Build strong relationships with employers and community stakeholders to create employment opportunities
• Provide guidance, mentoring and support to Employment Consultants and the wider ESA team

What you will do:

• Support clients with job searching, resume development, applications, interview preparation and workplace readiness
• Identify barriers to employment and develop practical strategies to help clients achieve their goals
• Build and maintain relationships with employers to develop sustainable employment opportunities
• Provide post-placement and ongoing support to clients and employers
• Manage a caseload as required, including providing coverage during staff absences
• Promote Afford’s IEA services within the local community and with external stakeholders
• Complete assessments, risk assessments, case notes and reporting in line with IEA and Afford requirements
• Ensure services are delivered in a person-centred, compliant and high-quality manner

What you will bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience, or Certificate III in Disability Services or Individual Support with extensive relevant experience
• Experience working with people with disability in employment services, case management or direct support
• Experience working towards and achieving KPIs and performance targets
• Strong understanding of person-centred practice and disability services
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Confident using client management systems and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Current Australian C class driver's licence and ability to travel between sites, including interstate travel as required.
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) a current NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDISWSC) and Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• Willingness to complete a National Police Check through Afford’s pre-employment process.
• Make a difference – Help people with disability achieve meaningful employment outcomes and greater independence.
• NFP Salary Packaging benefits – Increase your take-home pay with up to $15,900 tax-free plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
• Additional leave benefits – Enjoy bonus leave at each work anniversary and the option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Health and wellbeing – Access discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport and a range of wellbeing initiatives.
• Career development – Grow your skills through ongoing learning, professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive culture – Join a collaborative, values-led team committed to inclusion, continuous improvement and making a positive impact.

More about Afford:

At Afford, we exist to create an inclusive world where human rights are realised, a world where people of all abilities can share in life’s adventure.

We are committed to inclusion, diversity and creating opportunities for people with disability to live the lives they choose. Our people live our values of Kind, Clear, Team and Explore.

To learn more about Afford, visit www.afford.com.au