Employment Consultant

APM (Australia); Maleny; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Training & development

Inclusive team environment

Parental Leave

Job summary

APM (Australia) is seeking an Employment Consultant for their Maleny, QLD site. You will identify employment opportunities for program participants and connect with employers who share a commitment to inclusion.

You will boost confidence, help participants recognise strengths, and craft pathways to overcome barriers. You will build lasting employer partnerships and celebrate placements with the team.

Qualifications

• Empathy for clients and colleagues.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusive practice.
• Ability to engage stakeholders with confidence.
• Creative, solution‑focused thinking.

Responsibilities

• Identify employment opportunities for participants with employers.
• Boost participants’ confidence and help them pursue new employment.
• Develop creative pathways to overcome employment challenges.
• Build partnerships with diverse employers committed to inclusion.
• Support and celebrate successful placements with participants.

Skills

Empathy

Diversity champion

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solver

Job description

Are you passionate about helping people secure employment that could change their life? Do you have a knack for identifying and individuals’ employment match? If so, YOU could be our next Employment Consultant at our Maleny, QLD site within our Workforce Australia Program.

Who You Are:

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

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

Innovative and solutions focussed – 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 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 identify employment opportunities for participants with employers that understand. No more square pegs in round holes!

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

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

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 employment.

• 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 apples)
• Service recognitions
• 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 a disability.