Employment Consultant

APM Employment Services; Merimbula; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentives

Training & development

Inclusive team environment

Parental leave

Wellbeing program

Annual leave

Certificate IV funded

Family Hub

Vehicle salary packaging

Job summary

APM Employment Services is seeking an Employment Consultant to help participants with disability secure meaningful employment within the Workforce Australia Program in Merimbula.

You’ll find the perfect match by supporting participants to prepare for, find and maintain sustainable work, while advocating for inclusive practices and building connections with inclusive employers.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting participants with disability to prepare for, find and maintain employment.
• Strong ability to connect with stakeholders and create opportunities.
• Commitment to inclusive hiring practices and workplace adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Find the perfect match – support participants with disability to prepare for, find and maintain sustainable employment.
• Boost confidence – help participants see strengths, overcome obstacles and work with renewed purpose.
• Shake things up – provide creative solutions to employment challenges and ensure tool access for success.
• Advocating – be an advocate for inclusive hiring and workplace adjustments.
• Celebrate milestones – recognise and reward successful placements with participants.
• Build lasting connections – form partnerships with like‑minded employers.

Skills

Diversity champion

Connector

Innovative

Compassionate

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 our team, 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.

Benefits

• 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.