Employment Consultant

APM; Merimbula; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development

Inclusive team environment

Parental leave

EAP – wellbeing program

Annual leave

Job summary

APM is seeking an Employment Consultant in Merimbula to support participants with disability in preparing for, finding and maintaining sustainable employment. You will connect with local employers, assess strengths, and provide tailored pathways to work within the Workforce Australia Program.

You will be part of a compassionate, outcomes-focused team that values inclusion, collaboration, and ongoing development. APM supports career growth, training, and a strong culture of wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Belief in equal opportunities and inclusive practices.
• Ability to connect people with the right roles and employers.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Find and match participants with sustainable employment opportunities.
• Boost participants' confidence and help them leverage strengths.
• Provide creative solutions to overcome barriers to employment.
• Advocate for inclusive hiring practices and workplace adjustments.
• Celebrate successful placements and build partnerships with inclusive employers.

Skills

Diversity champion

Stakeholder engagement

People placement

Empathy

Job description

Are you fired up about helping people land meaningful jobs that can transform their future?

Do you have a talent for spotting someone’s strengths and matching them with the perfect role?

If you’re nodding along, then you might be the newest powerhouse Employment Consultant to join ourteam, working within the Workforce Australia Program in Merimbula.

Step into a role where every day brings purpose, momentum, and the chance to change lives in a big way

Who Are We:

APM is a global health and human services organisation transforming lives since 1994. Be part of a 15,000-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 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

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.

• 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.

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.