Employment Inclusion Specialist

Mission Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Free external counselling

Volunteering opportunities

Additional annual leave

Leave days (Mission Australia days)

Job summary

Mission Australia is seeking a dedicated role based in Bankstown, NSW, to strengthen employer connections and support job placements for participants. The role focuses on engaging local employers, promoting inclusive hiring, and helping participants overcome barriers to employment through a person-centred approach.

You will engage with community organisations, stakeholders, and service providers to strengthen referral pathways, generate registrations, and contribute to regional program growth,

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Community Services, Employment Services or similar (or working towards).
• Willingness to travel across the region as required.
• Proven experience working with vulnerable people and/or people with disability.
• Experience supporting participants to overcome barriers to employment using a person-centred approach.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with employers and stakeholders.
• Experience engaging with community organisations and local service providers.
• Experience in employment services, case management or similar (desirable).
• Sales, business development or employer engagement experience (highly regarded).
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet performance targets.
• Current driver’s licence

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with employers to create employment opportunities.
• Develop strong relationships with local stakeholders, community organisations, and service providers.
• Support participants with workplace adjustments and ongoing employment needs.
• Deliver employer engagement and business development activities.
• Promote diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace.
• Generate direct registrations through proactive outreach and community presence.
• Support program delivery to achieve participant outcomes and service targets.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with program requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

People skills

Organisation

Delivery focus

Education

Certificate III/IV in Community Services

Job description

• Permanent Full Time position

• Salary: $85881.30 Base Salary + Super + Not for profit salary packaging benefit

• Location: Bankstown NSW 2200

• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we’re building hope and possibility for all. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your Opportunity

In this role, you will build strong relationships with employers, participants, and the wider community to support job placements and long-term success. You’ll engage with businesses, promote inclusive hiring practices, and support participants to overcome barriers and reach their goals.

A key part of this role is community engagement. You will actively connect with local stakeholders, community organisations, and service providers to strengthen referral pathways and generate direct registrations for the program. Your ability to represent the organisation in the community will directly contribute to participant outcomes and business growth.

You may also support multiple sites and contribute to broader program development across the region.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Build and maintain relationships with employers to create employment opportunities
• Develop strong relationships with local stakeholders, community organisations, and service providers
• Support participants with workplace adjustments and ongoing employment needs
• Deliver employer engagement and business development activities
• Promote diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace
• Generate direct registrations through proactive outreach and community presence
• Support program delivery to achieve participant outcomes and service targets
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with program requirements

Requirements for Success

• Certificate III or IV in Community Services, Employment Services or similar (or working towards)
• Willingness to travel across the region as required.
• Proven experience working with vulnerable people and/or people with disability
• Experience supporting participants to overcome barriers to employment using a person-centred approach
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with employers and stakeholders
• Experience engaging with community organisations and local service providers
• Ability to generate referrals and direct registrations through community engagementExperience in employment services, case management or similar (desirable)
• Sales, business development or employer engagement experience (highly regarded)
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet performance targets
• Current driver’s licence

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.

Your benefits

• Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
• Volunteering opportunities
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Extra leave including Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off

Our culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.

We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

I f you live with disability and require support to submit your application , please email [e-mail] or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at [e-mail]

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.