Employment Consultant

Role overview

This opportunity is for an Employment Consultant based at the Cannington, Western Australia site, working within the Inclusive Employment Australia Program. The role is focused on helping people with disability move into meaningful work and supporting them so they can stay in employment over time.

About the organisation

APM is an international health and human services business that has been making a difference since 1994. With a workforce of around 15,000 people across 11 countries, the organisation supports people of all abilities to live more independent and rewarding lives. Team members also have access to strong career growth and development pathways across a broad global network.

What the role involves

You will work with participants to identify suitable job pathways, prepare them for work, and help them secure and maintain sustainable employment. The position also involves building confidence, helping people recognise their strengths, and removing barriers that may affect their success at work.

• Support participants with disability in preparing for, finding, and keeping suitable employment.
• Help people build self-belief, identify strengths, and approach new work opportunities with confidence.
• Develop practical and creative solutions to overcome employment barriers.
• Advocate for inclusive hiring and workplace adjustments.
• Recognise placement milestones and celebrate achievements with participants.
• Build partnerships with employers that value diversity and inclusion.

Who will do well in this role

The organisation is looking for someone who strongly values diversity and inclusion and believes everyone should have the chance to succeed. You should be confident in building relationships, comfortable speaking with different stakeholders, and able to come up with practical solutions to challenges.

A compassionate and empathetic approach is important, as the role is centred on creating a positive and lasting impact. Experience from roles such as sales, retail, call centre, hospitality, consulting, business development, or administration may also translate well into this position.

Why this role stands out

This is more than a typical office job. The focus is on breaking down barriers, creating opportunities, and supporting people with disability to succeed in employment.

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Ongoing learning, training, and career development support.
• A welcoming and inclusive team culture where your work has visible impact.
• Recognition of achievements through milestone celebrations and fun team events.
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support.
• Purchased annual leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Funded Certificate IV in Community Services or Mental Health Peer Support, subject to eligibility criteria.
• Service recognition.
• APM Family Hub access.
• Vehicle salary packaging through Maxxia.

Additional information

APM promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace and welcomes applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ community members, and people with disability.

The organisation is seeking someone who is motivated to make a real difference, enjoys variety in their work, and wants to help build a more inclusive world one person at a time.

Employment type and location

This is a full-time onsite position in Cannington, Western Australia, Australia.