Job Coach

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Balaklava; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Quarterly social events

Wellbeing initiatives & EAP

Fitness Passport

Salary packaging

Additional leave

Job summary

atWork Australia is seeking a compassionate Job Coach who empowers clients to build confidence, develop job-readiness skills and pursue meaningful employment. You’ll be part of a values-led team that supports people with barriers to work.

In this role you will motivate and coach clients, collaborate with employers, keep accurate records for compliance and help secure sustainable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or a client-facing role.
• A genuine interest in supporting people overcoming barriers.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with diverse stakeholders.
• The ability to stay organised and work in a structured, goal driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and coach clients through tailored activities that support their employment journey.
• Work with employers and our Employer Engagement team to connect clients with suitable job opportunities.
• Help secure sustainable employment outcomes and provide support when clients are at risk of losing work.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to link clients to the right programs and services.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure all work meets compliance requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Client-facing communication

Stakeholder engagement

Organisational skills

Job description

Have you ever thought, “I want the work I do to be meaningful”?
At atWork Australia, that’s exactly what you’ll find because we believe work’s for everyone.

We connect people and business so both can thrive. Since 2003, atWork Australia have supported people living with disability, injury, health condition, or those needing additional support to find meaningful and sustainable employment.

We believe work has the power to transform lives and we’re passionate about helping people realise their potential.

You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of applying.

Job Description

If you're compassionate, determined and love helping others grow, you’ll thrive as a Job Coach. You’ll be joining a team that lives our values of Integrity, Compassion, Determination and Thriving Together, these guide the way we support clients, our communities and each other.

You’ll empower clients to build confidence, develop job‑readiness skills and take steps toward meaningful employment. Every day, you’ll see the impact of your work in the lives of the people you support.

In this role, you will:

• Motivate and coach clients through tailored activities that support their employment journey.
• Work with employers and our Employer Engagement team to connect clients with suitable job opportunities.
• Help secure sustainable employment outcomes and provide support when clients are at risk of losing work.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to link clients to the right programs and services.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure all work meets compliance requirements.

Qualifications

You don’t need Employment Services experience, we provide full training.
You will bring:

• Experience in customer service or a client‑facing role.
• A genuine interest in supporting people overcoming barriers.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with diverse stakeholders.
• The ability to stay organised and work in a structured, goal driven environment.

Additional Information

We believe in supporting you, so you can support others.
Enjoy a range of benefits including:

• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Quarterly social events & recognition programs
• Wellbeing initiatives & Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Passport
• Salary packaging & the ability to purchase additional leave
• All the tools and tech you need to thrive

You are welcome here.

Our fast-growing team of more than 4,000 people around Australia represent a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking. We value all these differences.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team.

We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.