Employment Specialist

Ostara Australia - Disability Employment Provider I Mental ...; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to career development

Up to 15 weeks parental leave

Bonus leave days

Salary sacrificing for superannuation

Employee discount program

Job summary

Prestige Health Services Australia is seeking an Employment Placement Specialist based in Sydney to deliver job seeking preparation and job placement services to participants with injuries or health conditions.

You will empower clients to secure host employment, work trials, or direct placements through tailored coaching, employer outreach, and ongoing support. Minimum two years in rehabilitation or employment services, strong communication, and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in workplace rehabilitation services, disability, employment case management, job placement or recruitment (or equivalent).
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to reverse market and cold canvass to potential employers to source work trials and new employment opportunities
• Independence and autonomy with the ability to work in a team environment
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills and familiarity with electronic client record keeping
• Class C Drivers licence and access to own vehicle

Responsibilities

• Empower individuals with a disability, injury or a health condition, to achieve and maintain meaningful and sustainable employment.
• Tailored guidance/coaching, job placement and ongoing support to your client group.
• Identify new opportunities with local employers that align with our participants goals and needs.
• Understand the unique employment needs of your clients
• Collaborate with employers to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity

Job description

Job Description

About us

Prestige Health Services Australia is a national rehabilitation provider delivering best in industry injury management; disability, management and workplace rehabilitation services.

Our mission is to achieve sustainable health, social and return to work outcomes for our clientele through the delivery of innovative workplace; injury management; disability management and rehabilitation services undertaken by experienced consultants with a focus on quality, integrity and belief that we can and will achieve outcomes.

The Role

PHSA are seeking a mature, driven, and motivated individual to join the Employment Services team as an Employment Placement Specialist based in Sydney.

This role requires you to deliver job seeking preparation and job placement services to referred participants with an injury (psychological or physical) and those who may have a health or medical condition to support host employment, work trials, volunteer work or direct job placement.

Requirements:

Minimum 2 years experience in workplace rehabilitation services, disability, employment case management, job placement or recruitment (or equivalent).

Effective communication skills (verbal and written)

Ability to reverse market and cold canvass to potential employers to source work trials and new employment opportunities

Independence and autonomy with the ability to work in a team environment

Intermediate Microsoft Office skills and familiarity with electronic client record keeping

Class C Drivers licence and access to own vehicle

PHSA offers flexibility and autonomy in the role with the opportunity for career advancement in combination with a comprehensive induction, training and mentoring program. We provide you with a laptop, smartphone, offer a competitive salary based on skills and experience.

We are a leading provider of Employment Services in Australia, dedicated to connecting individuals with sustainable employment opportunities. We are a company that beats to an Enterprising Heart and our mission is to inspire, support and guide participants to unlock their full potential. Our people are at the heart of everything we do!

What will you do?

Your role will be to empower individuals with a disability, injury or a health condition, to achieve and maintain meaningful and sustainable employment. You will provide:

• Tailored guidance/coaching, job placement and ongoing support to your client group.
• Identify new opportunities with local employers that align with our participants goals and needs.
• Understand the unique employment needs of your clients
• Collaborate with employers to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity

Who are you?

You are committed to making a difference through connecting and supporting your clients into sustainable employment. You will have:

• Experience in coaching, mentoring, and case management within employment services or a related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and goal-setting abilities.
• Solid understanding of the local labour market and employment pathways.
• Organisational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in administrative and IT tasks will also be important.

You must be able to balance empathy, dignity, and respect in your daily work with a drive to ensure we achieve positive business outcomes.

A valid Police Check and Working with Children Check are mandatory requirements prior to commencement of employment. Successful candidates must set up a myID in order to access Government data aligned to role.

Why can we offer you?

All Asurians enjoy a raft of Employee Benefits including:

• Access to career development opportunities
• Up to 15 weeks of paid Parental Leave
• Bonus Leave days
• Salary Sacrificing for Superannuation and Novated Leasing
• Employee discount program covering a range of goods and services

Asuria is proud to be recognised as a Diversity Council Australia (DCA) Inclusive Employer for . This recognition reflects our commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and supported to thrive. When you join Asuria, you’ll be part of a team that embraces people from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, ensuring that inclusion isn’t just a policy, it’s part of who we are.

Asuria is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, welcoming applications from people with disability, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As a Child Safe Organisation, Asuria is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children.