Employment Consultant

About the Role

This position is based at the Maryborough, Queensland site and sits within the Workforce Australia Program. The role is focused on helping people prepare for work, secure suitable jobs, and stay employed in roles that can make a meaningful difference to their lives.

About the Organisation

APM is an international health and human services organisation that has been improving lives since 1994. With a team of around 15,000 people across 11 countries, the organisation supports people of all abilities to live independently and with greater fulfilment. It also offers strong opportunities for professional growth across its global network.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will work with participants in the Workforce Australia program to help them move toward sustainable employment. You will identify suitable employment matches, build confidence, remove barriers, and support people as they begin new jobs. The role also involves finding practical solutions to employment challenges, promoting inclusive hiring, and supporting workplace adjustments where needed.

You will also build relationships with employers and other stakeholders, particularly those who value diversity and inclusion, to create more opportunities for participants.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal person is someone who values diversity and inclusion, communicates well with a range of stakeholders, and approaches problems with a creative, solution-oriented mindset. A compassionate and empathetic approach is important, along with a genuine desire to create positive change for others.

Experience from areas such as sales, retail, call centres, hospitality, consulting, business development, or administration may also transfer well to this position.

Additional Information

This is a full-time role working Monday to Friday, from 8:30am to 5:00pm. Candidates must have the right to work in Australia, a current driver’s licence, and a comprehensively insured vehicle. A Standard-level MyGovID is required, and the successful candidate must be willing to complete a National Police Check and pass a Working with Children Check.

Benefits and Support

The role comes with a competitive salary plus incentives, training and development opportunities, a supportive and inclusive team culture, and wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Program. Other benefits include paid Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, the option to purchase additional annual leave, Paid Parental Leave, funded study options for Certificate IV in Community Services or Mental Health Peer Support where eligibility applies, service recognition benefits, access to the APM Family Hub, and Maxxia vehicle salary packaging.

Diversity and Inclusion

APM is committed to an inclusive workplace where people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures are welcomed and treated with fairness and respect. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous peoples, LGBTQI+ communities, and people with disability.