Employment Consultant

APM Employment Services; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + incentives

Ongoing training & development

Supportive team environment

Paid parental leave

Certificate IV in Community Services/或

APM Family Hub access

Job summary

APM Employment Services in Birtinya, QLD, is seeking an Employment Consultant to support participants in the Workforce Australia program to prepare for, find and maintain sustainable employment.

You will build connections with local employers, help individuals present strengths, and advocate for inclusive hiring practices while contributing to a supportive team. Opportunities for growth and funded training are available.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in Australia.
• Driver’s licence with comprehensively insured vehicle.
• MyGovID (Standard level).
• National Police Check.
• Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Find the perfect match for participants in Workforce Australia program.
• Boost confidence and help participants discover strengths.
• Provide creative solutions to employment challenges.
• Advocate for inclusive hiring and workplace adjustments.
• Celebrate successful placements and build employer partnerships.
• Build lasting connections with diverse, inclusive employers.

Skills

Diversity & inclusion

Stakeholder engagement

Empathy

People skills

Communication

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting individuals to prepare for and 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 Birtinya, QLD site within our Workforce 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 individuals and speak to stakeholders with confidence

Innovative and solutions focused – You see any 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 our Workforce Australia program 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 individuals thrive by supporting them to prepare for and secure education or employment pathways.

• 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 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
• Ability to work Mon-Fri 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.

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.

Join us as we continue to #enable better lives!