WFA Employment Consultant / Mentor

are-able; Portland; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly culture

Salary packaging to maximise take home

Me Days and Christmas leave

Job summary

are‑able is a values-driven organisation in Australia seeking an Employment Consultant to support people with disability toward meaningful employment with inclusive employers. You will undergo thorough training and work in a fast-paced, people-focused environment with a strong emphasis on community engagement.

The role offers structured induction, opportunities for professional growth, and a commitment to work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Engaging and people-oriented approach.
• Resilient and able to adapt to challenges.
• Confident in meeting employers and advocating for jobseekers.
• Understanding performance targets and how to exceed them.
• Solid administrative and detail-oriented skills.
• Innovative in creating job opportunities with local employers.
• Strong customer service mindset.
• Collaborative team player who supports colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with jobseekers to understand strengths, interests, motivations, and employment goals.
• Assist jobseekers to build confidence and connect with training or supports.
• Provide tailored post-placement support to help jobseekers settle and thrive.
• Build relationships with local employers and promote inclusive employment practices.
• Proactively engage with organisations to identify suitable roles and pathways to employment.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance; administrative tasks ~30% of role.
• Help individuals secure meaningful employment that can change their lives.

Skills

Engaging and people-person

Resilient

Confident in meeting employers

Understanding performance framework

Administrative skills

Innovative with employers

Customer service

Team player

Job description

At are‑able, we recognise the unique strengths and perspectives that each person brings.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace - where ideas thrive, innovation grows, and people feel valued. Our organisation champions meaningful impact, professional growth, and a healthy balance between work and family.

With over 30 years of deep community connection, we continue to transform lives and foster opportunities. We are driven by our mission to do more for more people in more communities. We break barriers, challenge stereotypes, and create an environment where everyone’s abilities are not only recognised but nurtured.

Why choose to work with are‑able?

are‑able is proud to be a Winner of the Australian Business Award for Employer of Choice.We foster a positive, high performing team culture built on respect, empathy, integrity and innovation. We seek passionate individuals who are driven to make a real difference in people's lives.

In return for your valued contribution, we offer:

• A family-friendly organisational culture with true work-life balance
• Attractive salary packaging to maximise your take home pay
• Me Days and bonus Christmas leave - additional leave days each year

Join us and be part of a team making a real impact in communities across Australia.

This role is suited to someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, people‑focused environment where no two days are the same. It is both challenging and deeply rewarding, making it ideal for individuals with strong customer service or community engagement experience who are seeking the stability of a full‑time role with meaningful impact.

Who is are‑able?

At are‑able, we recognise the unique strengths and perspectives that each person brings.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace - where ideas thrive, innovation grows, and people feel valued. Our organisation champions meaningful impact, professional growth, and a healthy balance between work and family.

With over 30 years of deep community connection, we continue to transform lives and foster opportunities. We are driven by our mission to do more for more people in more communities. We break barriers, challenge stereotypes, and create an environment where everyone’s abilities are not only recognised but nurtured.

Why choose to work with are‑able?

are‑able is proud to be a Winner of the Australian Business Award for Employer of Choice.We foster a positive, high performing team culture built on respect, empathy, integrity and innovation. We seek passionate individuals who are driven to make a real difference in people's lives.

In return for your valued contribution, we offer:

• A family-friendly organisational culture with true work-life balance
• Attractive salary packaging to maximise your take home pay
• Me Days and bonus Christmas leave - additional leave days each year

Join us and be part of a team making a real impact in communities across Australia.

This role is suited to someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, people‑focused environment where no two days are the same. It is both challenging and deeply rewarding, making it ideal for individuals with strong customer service or community engagement experience who are seeking the stability of a full‑time role with meaningful impact.

About the role

As an Employment Consultant, your role is to support people with disability to prepare for, secure, and maintain meaningful employment with inclusive and supportive employers. You will receive a comprehensive induction and ongoing training to ensure you feel confident and capable in the role.

In an average week, you will:

• Work collaboratively with jobseekers to understand their strengths, interests, motivations, and employment goals.
• Support jobseekers to build confidence and capability, including connecting them with training, development opportunities, or additional supports.
• Provide tailored post‑placement support to help jobseekers settle into employment and thrive in their roles.
• Build strong relationships with local employers, promoting inclusive employment practices and advocating for jobseekers.
• Proactively engage and partner with organisations to identify suitable roles and create pathways to employment.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure all jobseeker information is completed and compliant — administrative tasks make up approximately 30% of the role.
• Experience the genuine reward of helping someone secure a meaningful employment opportunity that has the potential to positively change their life.

You will receive full training to help you gain all the knowledge and skills required to become an Employment Consultant, however, there are a few skills that great Employment Consultant's possess:

• They are engaging and a people-person, keen to learn more about others and have a knack for making others feel comfortable in their presence
• They are resilient, things don’t always go to plan – when this happens, they are able to put challenges aside and keep moving forward
• They are confident and happy to go out and meet with employers to advocate for jobseekers
• They understand performance framework – this role does have targets which are required to be met and hopefully exceeded
• They have solid administration skills, computer literate and have a strong attention to detail
• They’re innovative and will engage with local employers, creating job opportunities that may not have otherwise existed
• They have great customer service skills are have a motivating personality to inspire participants to find work
• They’re a team player. Yes, you’ve got your own targets, however successful Employment Consultants look out for one another, they share ideas and understand that the end goal is to find employment for all jobseekers

The Feel-Good Parts

At are‑able, every dollar of profit goes back into the communities we serve. Through the are‑able Foundation, donations, and sponsorships, we’ve contributed over $1.6 million since 2004.

We are guided by our values:

• Integrity – We arehonest, transparent, and accountable.
• Respect – We value diversity and empower every individual.
• Empathy – We listen and seek to understand different perspectives.
• Innovation – We embrace new ideas to create meaningful impact.

Join us and be part of something bigger.

are‑able is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and accessible recruitment practices. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers, and people of diverse sexualities and genders (LGBTIQA+).

If you require reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, or would like job information in an alternative format, we encourage you to contact our People & Culture team on 03 5564 7*** or email ***@areable.org.au to discuss your needs.