Employment Consultant

APM Employment Services; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentives

Training & development

Inclusive team environment

Milestone rewards

Employee wellbeing program

Purchased annual leave

Paid parental leave

Certificate IV funding

Service recognition

APM Family Hub

Vehicle salary packaging

Job summary

APM Employment Services is seeking an Employment Consultant to build strong local connections, think creatively, and help people overcome barriers to employment across the Ipswich region.

Join a purpose-driven team focused on inclusion, disability employment, and fostering opportunities for participants and local employers. You''ll be a trusted local connector contributing to thriving communities.

Responsibilities

• 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!

Job description

APM are looking for an Employment Consultant who can build strong local connections, think creatively, and help people overcome barriers to employment. If you're passionate about changing lives and creating opportunities across the the Ipswich region, this could be the role for you.

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

Working within the local community means your impact is visible every day. You'll become a trusted local connector, working closely with participants and employers to identify opportunities, strengthen workforce participation, and support local businesses with their hiring needs. This is more than recruitment. It's about helping people build confidence, secure meaningful employment and contribute to the future of their community.

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 other industries or roles like sales, retail, call centre, hospitality, consulting, business development, and 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


• 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.