Mental Health IPS Employment Specialist

ORS Group; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialist IPS training

Wellbeing support - massages & events

Career pathways into leadership or

Extra annual leave after 3 years

Job summary

ORS Group is seeking an Inclusive Employment Specialist to support people living with mental health conditions into meaningful employment across the Hunter region. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to guide participants from planning to placement, building strong employer partnerships and delivering wrap-around support.

Join a purpose-driven organisation with over 30 years of impact, dedicated to inclusion and real human outcomes, and access specialist IPS training and career pathways

Qualifications

• Certificate III (or higher) in Employment Services, Community Services, Mental Health, or similar (preferred).
• Experience in employment, mental health, or disability services.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to obtain relevant clearances.

Responsibilities

• Use the IPS Model, the gold standard in mental health employment support.
• Guide participants through their employment journey from planning to placement and beyond.
• Build genuine relationships with employers and create inclusive opportunities.
• Collaborate with clinical and community supports to provide holistic, wrap-around care.
• Deliver strong, sustainable employment outcomes while meeting performance goals.
• Celebrate the wins and help build confidence, resilience, and independence.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Education

Certificate III (or higher) in Employment Services, Community Services, Mental Health, or similar (preferred)

Job description

ORS Group is seeking an Inclusive Employment Specialist to support people living with mental health conditions into meaningful employment across the Hunter region. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to guide participants from planning to placement, building strong employer partnerships and delivering wrap-around support.

Join a purpose-driven organisation with over 30 years of impact, dedicated to inclusion and real human outcomes, and access specialist IPS training and career pathways