Employment Placement & Support Officer

Tourism Western Australia; Noordwes; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve meaningful employment. As an Employment Placement and Support Officer, you will play a crucial role in guiding clients through their employment journey, from job planning to placement and retention. Your passion for social inclusion and strong relationship-building skills will help create inclusive workplaces while providing essential support to clients and employers alike. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community, ensuring that everyone has the chance to thrive in their careers. Be part of a values-driven organization committed to making a difference.

Qualifications

• Experience in employment services or a similar field is desirable.
• Demonstrated computer literacy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support clients through the employment journey from registration to placement.
• Engage with employers to source job opportunities and create inclusive workplaces.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Tech-Savvy

Education

Current WA Driver’s Licence

National Police Clearance

Working With Children Check

Tools

ESS-Web

Bridge

Job description

Employment Placement and Support Officer

Location: Broome, WA Organisation: Kimberley Personnel Inc. Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Are you passionate about helping people with disability gain meaningful employment? Kimberley Personnel Inc. is seeking a dedicated and driven Employment Placement and Support Officer (EPSO) to join our dynamic team in Broome.

In this role, you will play a vital part in helping individuals with disability, injury, or illness prepare for, secure, and thrive in employment. You will provide tailored support to clients through job planning, training, and ongoing workplace assistance, while also building strong relationships with local employers to facilitate successful job placements.

What You’ll Do
Support clients through the employment journey—from registration to job placement and long-term retention
Develop and monitor Job Plans aligned with client strengths, interests, and employment goals
Engage with employers to source job opportunities and create inclusive workplaces
Arrange workplace modifications, assistive technology, and disability awareness training
Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with DES guidelines using systems such as ESS-Web and Bridge
Deliver outstanding client and employer support to ensure sustainable employment outcomes

What You’ll Bring
A genuine passion for empowering people with disability to achieve their employment goals
Proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients and employers
Strong organisational and time management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Cultural sensitivity and a commitment to inclusive practices
Tech-savvy with solid administrative and data entry skills
A problem-solver with initiative and resilience

Essential Requirements
Current WA Driver’s Licence
National Police Clearance and Working With Children Check
Demonstrated computer literacy
Experience in employment services or a similar field (desirable)

Why Join Us?

At Kimberley Personnel Inc., we’re committed to social inclusion and supporting people with disability into employment. You’ll be part of a values-driven team making a meaningful impact in the lives of others every day.