Community Engagement Consultant

Help people access meaningful employment. Strengthen your community. Build partnerships that change lives. APM Employment Services is seeking an empathetic, relationship-driven Engagement Consultant who thrives on connecting with people and building strong community networks. If you love getting out and about, meeting stakeholders, and representing a purpose-led organisation, this role gives you the chance to make a genuine impact every day. As an Engagement Consultant, you’ll be the face of APM within the community—promoting our services, building trust, and creating pathways for people living with disability, injury, illness, or a medical condition to access our services to find suitable and sustainable employment.

Responsibilities

Engage with community programs, events, and organisations to broaden APM’s presence; Identify and directly register participants into APM’s services; Build and maintain a strong pipeline of stakeholder partnerships; Connect participants with meaningful job opportunities and professional development pathways; Collaborate with NDIS providers, medical professionals, and support agencies; Represent APM with empathy, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to enabling better lives

Requirements

A warm, approachable, and compassionate communication style; Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport across diverse stakeholder groups; Demonstrated personal integrity and respect for confidential information; Strong planning skills and experience working collaboratively toward shared outcomes; Excellent time management and organisational skills — self-organised, methodical, and able to prioritise effectively; High levels of initiative and the ability to work independently; Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment; Knowledge of local community networks and opportunities for social and economic participation; Experience supporting people with disability, or relevant lived experience; Confidence using Microsoft Office 365 and digital systems; A current Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain one); Eligibility to work in Australia; A current driver’s licence and a comprehensively insured vehicle; A MyGovID (Standard level); Willingness to complete a National Police Check; Availability to work full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance incentives; Continuous training and genuine career development pathways; A supportive, inclusive team culture; Recognition for your achievements, including team events and milestone celebrations; Employee wellbeing support through our EAP; Purchased Annual Leave options; Paid Parental Leave; Funded Certificate IV in Community Services or Mental Health Peer Support (eligibility applies); Service recognition programs; Access to the APM Family Hub; Salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing through Maxxia; Genuine career pathways across multiple brands and countries; Work-life balance and flexible learning opportunities; Networking programs and employee benefits; The opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of others