Employment Consultant

About the Role

Are you passionate about empowering individuals to secure meaningful employment that can significantly alter their life trajectory? If you excel at identifying personal strengths and aligning them with ideal job opportunities, this role as an Employment Consultant based at our Indooroopilly location may be your next exciting career move. You will work primarily within the Workforce Australia Program, playing an instrumental role in helping people with disabilities prepare for, find, and sustain employment.

Company Overview

APM is a global organization dedicated to health and human services, with a presence in 11 countries and a team of over 15,000 professionals. Since 1994, we have committed to transforming lives by enabling individuals of all abilities to lead rewarding and independent lives, offering comprehensive career growth and development opportunities within our extensive network of brands.

Who You Are

• A passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion who firmly believes that every individual deserves the chance to thrive regardless of ability.
• A natural networker who can confidently engage with participants and stakeholders to create meaningful opportunities.
• A creative problem solver, seeing challenges as gateways to innovative solutions for employment pathways.
• Empathetic and compassionate, driven to make a durable, positive difference in others' lives.
• Experience in various fields such as sales, retail, call center, hospitality, consulting, business development, or administration is beneficial and will aid your success in this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist participants with disabilities in recognizing their strengths and preparing for sustainable employment.
• Help participants overcome barriers, build confidence, and embrace new job roles with enthusiasm.
• Provide innovative solutions to employment challenges, ensuring participants receive necessary support and tools to succeed.
• Promote inclusive hiring practices and workplace adjustments through advocacy.
• Celebrate milestones and successful placements to motivate and support participants.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with organizations dedicated to diversity and inclusive hiring.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary complemented by performance-based incentives rewarding your achievements.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities to foster your career growth.
• An inclusive and supportive team environment where your efforts have tangible impacts.
• Enjoy celebrations and recognition for hard work through events and rewards.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs focused on wellbeing.
• Purchased annual leave options.
• Paid parental leave benefits.
• Eligibility for funded Certificate IV qualifications in Community Services or Mental Health Peer Support.
• Recognition programs honoring service milestones.
• Access to the APM Family Hub and vehicle salary packaging via Maxxia.

Workplace Culture and Inclusion

At APM, diversity strengthens us. We commit to fostering a workplace where everyone is respected, treated fairly, and included, encouraging applicants from all age groups, nations, abilities, cultures, indigenous peoples, LGBTQI+ communities, and people with disabilities.

Join Us

If you’re seeking a rewarding career filled with diverse daily challenges, where you can inspire, motivate, and make lasting change, we would love to hear from you. Together, let's dismantle barriers and build an inclusive future—one individual at a time.