Employment Consultant

Sureway Employment and Training; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment service provider in Wollongong is seeking an Employment Consultant to support individuals with disabilities in finding sustainable employment. You'll work closely with participants, develop relationships with employers, and ensure compliance with program standards. Join us to make a difference and enjoy benefits like performance bonuses and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Performance bonus scheme

Birthday leave

Extra leave after three years

Ongoing learning and development

Monthly and annual team awards

Qualifications

• Passionate and motivated with a positive attitude towards employment support.
• Ability to build strong relationships with participants and employers.
• Quality-focused with attention to detail and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Tailor services to support participants into employment.
• Develop partnerships with local employers for opportunities.
• Market participants’ skills to potential employers.
• Ensure compliance and accurate record-keeping.
• Promote services actively within the community.

Skills

Customer service skills

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Tech-savvy

Job description

About the Role

This is your opportunity to inspire others and be part of a purpose‑driven organisation. For more than 30 years, Sureway has been an industry leader in the delivery of employment services across Australia.

Employment Consultant – Inclusive Employment Australia

As an Employment Consultant in the recently announced Inclusive Employment Australia, you’ll work closely with people with disability to connect them to sustainable employment opportunities. You will guide, support and motivate participants on their journey to employment, while developing strong relationships with employers and support organisations.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilising a person‑centred approach to tailor services and support participants into meaningful employment.
• Developing positive partnerships with local employers to create meaningful employment opportunities for participants.
• Enhancing employability through referral to support services and training.
• Providing in‑employment support to sustain employment.
• Marketing your participants’ skills to prospective employers.
• Achieving programme performance and quality benchmarks.
• Keeping detailed, accurate records and adhering to all compliance requirements.
• Actively participating in the local community to promote services.

Desired Attributes

• Passionate and motivated, with a positive attitude and strong desire to help participants succeed in employment.
• Relationship builders with strong customer‑service skills who can build positive relationships with participants and employers.
• Quality‑focused with an attention to detail and ability to follow guidelines.
• Problem solvers who think outside the square and develop strategies to place participants into sustainable employment.
• Tech‑savvy and confident using computers and online systems.

Benefits

At Sureway, we believe in offering more than just a job. We provide growth, support and rewards that help you thrive both professionally and personally.

We pay above award rates, because your time and talent are worth more. A performance bonus scheme is based on meeting benchmarks, birthday leave provides a paid day off every year, additional leave gives an extra week off each year after three years of service, ongoing learning and development offers access to programmes and study assistance, and recognitions such as monthly and annual team awards celebrate your achievements.

Organisation Details

Sureway Employment and Training leads the industry in Workforce Australia Employment Services and services to those with disability. We also extend delivery of training and health supports. Sureway delivers innovative programmes to job seekers, employers and learners across NSW, VIC, ACT, QLD, WA and SA. Our growing suite of services assists people to achieve their goals and aspirations in life.

Eligibility

• Successful applicants must undertake a National Police Check and relevant state‑based screens.
• Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and hold a valid driver’s licence with reliable transport.

Application Process

Submit a cover letter and current resume as soon as possible. Applications are being considered as they are submitted.

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ communities and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.