Employment Consultant

APM Employment Services; Miles; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & career development

Supportive team environment

Annual leave

Certificate IV in Community Services (

Job summary

APM Employment Services is seeking an Employment Consultant for Roma or Miles, QLD, to support participants with disability in preparing for, finding and maintaining sustainable employment.

You will build partnerships with employers, provide guidance, advocate inclusive hiring practices, and celebrate successful placements while actively contributing to our Inclusive Employment Australia Program.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting people with disability to secure employment.
• Ability to build opportunities for participants and speak to stakeholders with confidence.
• Creative and solutions-focused approach to employment pathways.
• Compassionate and empathetic mindset to positively impact lives.

Responsibilities

• Find the perfect match by supporting participants to prepare for, find and maintain sustainable employment.
• Boost confidence by helping participants recognise strengths and overcome obstacles.
• Provide creative solutions to overcome employment challenges for participants.

Skills

Disability employment

Stakeholder engagement

Empathy

Problem solving

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting people with disability to secure employment that could change their life? Do you have a knack for identifying an individuals’ employment match?

If so, YOU could be our next Employment Consultant at our Roma or Miles, QLD site within our Inclusive Employment Australia Program.

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.
• Purchased Annual Leave.
• Funded Certificate IV in Community Services or Mental Health Peer Support (eligibility criteria applies).
• Service recognitions.
• APM Family Hub.
• Maxxia | Vehicle salary packaging.

To be considered, you will have…

• Eligibility to work in Australia
• A current driver’s licence and a comprehensively insured vehicle
• A MyGovID (Standard level)
• Willing to complete a National Police Check
• Able to pass a Working with Children Check
• Available to work Full-Time Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

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.