Employment Consultant

Are you passionate about supporting people with disability to secure employment that could change their life? Do you have a knack for identifying an individuals’ employment match? If so, YOU could be our next Employment Consultant at our Maitland, NSW site within our Inclusive Employment Australia Program. APM is a global health and human services organisation transforming lives since 1994. Be part of a 15,000-strong team across 11 countries, empowering people of all abilities to lead independent and fulfilling lives.

Responsibilities

Support participants with disability to prepare for, find and maintain sustainable employment; Help participants see their strengths, overcome obstacles, and take on their new employment with a renewed sense of purpose; Provide creative solutions to overcome employment challenges; Advocate for inclusive hiring practices and workplace adjustments; Celebrate successful placements, big and small; Form partnerships with companies that are passionate about diversity and inclusion

Requirements

Champion of diversity and inclusion; believe everyone, no matter their abilities, deserves a chance to succeed; Natural connector; knows how to create opportunities for participants and speak to stakeholders with confidence; Innovative and solutions focused; sees challenge as opportunity and has experience creating pathways to success; Compassionate and empathetic; wants to make a lasting and positive impact on the lives of others; Eligibility to work in Australia; Current driver's licence and comprehensively insured vehicle; MyGovID (Standard level); Willing to complete a National Police Check; Able to pass a Working with Children Check; Available to work Full-Time Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Nice to have

Experience in another industries or roles like sales, retail, call centre, hospitality, consulting, business development, and administration

Benefits

Competitive salary plus performance-based incentives; Ongoing training and career development; Supportive and inclusive team environment; Celebrating milestones - we love to recognise and rewards hard work with fun events; EAP | Employee Wellbeing Program; Purchased Annual Leave; Paid Parental Leave; Funded Certificate IV in Community Services or Mental Health Peer Support (eligibility criteria applies); Service recognitions; APM Family Hub; Maxxia | Vehicle salary packaging