Employment Consultant

Apm-Employment-Services-1; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentives

Career development

Inclusive team

Milestone rewards

Annual Leave

Certificate IV funding

Service recognitions

APM Family Hub

Salary packaging

Job summary

APM in Birtinya, QLD is seeking an Employment Consultant to support participants in preparing for and securing sustainable employment within the Workforce Australia Program. You will build relationships with local employers and stakeholders to create pathways to work and provide guidance throughout the job journey.

The role emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and compassionate client support, with a focus on improving employment outcomes for participants in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in Australia.
• Current driver’s licence and a comprehensively insured vehicle.
• Willing to complete a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.
• Available to work Full-Time Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.

Responsibilities

• Find the perfect match – support participants with Workforce Australia to prepare for, find and maintain sustainable employment.
• Boost Confidence – help participants see strengths, overcome obstacles, and pursue employment with purpose.
• Shake Things Up – provide creative solutions to overcome employment challenges with the necessary tools and support.
• Advocating – be an advocate for inclusive hiring practices and workplace adjustments.
• Celebrate the Moments That Matter – celebrate successful placements with participants.
• Building lasting connections – form partnerships with diverse, inclusive employers to create opportunities.

Skills

Empathy

Stakeholder engagement

Diversity advocate

Networking

Job description

• Job Function Group: Employment Services
• Job Function: Workforce Australia
• Employment Type: Part Time

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 ourBirtinya, QLDsite 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.
• 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 towork 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.

Join us as we continue to #enable better lives!