Employment Consultant

Are you passionate about supporting individuals to prepare for and 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 Castlemaine VIC site within our Workforce Australia Program. Who Are We: 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. Thrive with us, benefiting from exceptional career growth and development opportunities across our global network of brands. Who You Are: A champion of diversity and inclusion – you believe that everyone, no matter their abilities, deserves a chance to succeed. A natural connector – you know how to create opportunities for individuals and speak to stakeholders with confidence. Innovative and solutions focused – You see any challenge as an opportunity and have experience creating pathways to success. Compassionate and empathetic – You want to make a lasting and positive impact on the lives of others. You may also have experience in another industries or roles like sales, retail, call centre, hospitality, consulting, business development, and administration. These skills can set you up for success in this role! What You’ll Be Doing: Find the perfect match – you’ll support participants with our Workforce Australia program to prepare for, find and maintain sustainable employment. Boost Confidence – You will help participants see their strengths, overcome obstacles, and take on their new employment with a renewed sense of purpose. Shake Things Up – You will provide creative solutions to overcome employment challenges, making sure every participant has the tools and support for success. Advocating – You will be an advocate for inclusive hiring practices and workplace adjustments. Celebrate the Moments That Matter – Every successful placement is a success, and we are all about celebrating success, big and small with our participants. Building lasting connections – You will form partnerships with companies that are passionate about diversity and inclusion, making sure everyone has a chance to shine! Why You’ll Love It: This isn’t your average desk job. We are all about breaking barriers, creating opportunities and helping individuals thrive by supporting them to prepare for and secure education or employment pathways. Competitive salary plus performance-based incentives that reward your success. Ongoing training and career development – we are committed to your growth. Supportive and inclusive team environment where your contributions make a difference every day. 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. To be considered, you will have... Eligibility to work in Australia. A current driver’s licence and a comprehensively insured vehicle. A 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. At APM we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures including indigenous peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people with disability. Ready to change the game? If you are looking for a role where no two days are the same, where you get to inspire, motivate and create a lasting impact, we want to hear from you! Let’s work together to break down barriers, shatter expectations and build a more inclusive world- one individual at a time. Join us as we continue to #enable better lives!

Responsibilities

Support participants with our Workforce Australia program 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 with participants; Form partnerships with companies passionate about diversity and inclusion

Requirements

Champion of diversity and inclusion; Natural connector; Innovative and solutions focused; Compassionate and empathetic; 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 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 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