Employment Consultant

About the Opportunity

Join a meaningful role that transforms lives by helping individuals with disabilities secure impactful employment. As an Employment Consultant at our Sorell, Tasmania location within the Inclusive Employment Australia Program, you will facilitate opportunities that can significantly change people’s lives.

Organization Overview

APM Employment Services is part of a global health and human services group with a 30-year legacy impacting lives positively in 11 countries. With a team of 16,000 employees worldwide, we empower people of all abilities towards independent, fulfilling careers while promoting professional development within a supportive environment.

Role Summary

This dynamic role merges people-centered support with business development—combining employment coaching with employer engagement and administrative responsibilities to drive positive employment outcomes daily.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop strong, trusting relationships with job seekers facing barriers like disability, injury, or long-term unemployment to support job readiness.
• Coach candidates to enhance skills, confidence, and competitiveness for the job market through resume assistance, interview preparation, job searching strategies, and access to training.
• Actively advocate for candidates to employers, creating employment opportunities by pitching suitable matches and negotiating job trials, work experiences, and wage subsidies.
• Conduct outreach to employers, including cold calling and visits, building and maintaining a robust employer network to deliver consistent placement results.
• Identify hidden employment opportunities through proactive business development and leverage inclusive recruitment practices to influence hiring decisions.
• Manage compliance, documentation, and data entry aligned with program requirements and consistently track performance against key performance indicators.
• Celebrate participant milestones and placements to foster motivation and engagement.

Success Indicators

• Consistently securing employment outcomes for participants.
• Expanding a connected network of engaged employers.
• Meeting and surpassing KPI targets related to placements and engagement activities.
• Creating sustainable, long-term employment which positively impacts the lives of participants.

Candidate Profile

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a natural ability to build relationships and confidence in dealing with employers.
• Experience in recruitment, sales, business development, or customer service roles is essential.
• Driven by purpose to assist individuals in overcoming employment barriers.
• Goal-oriented, resilient, and well-organized, adept at managing multiple priorities and meeting targets.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive base salary complemented by performance-based incentives rewarding your achievements.
• Comprehensive training programs and career advancement opportunities.
• An inclusive, supportive team atmosphere where your work makes a real difference daily.
• Recognition of achievements through milestone celebrations and events.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives.
• Purchased annual leave and paid parental leave benefits.
• Eligibility for funded Certificate IV qualifications in Community Services or Mental Health Peer Support.
• Additional benefits like vehicle salary packaging through Maxxia, service recognitions, and access to the APM Family Hub.

Requirements and Eligibility

• Must be legally permitted to work in Australia.
• Possession of a current driver's license and comprehensive vehicle insurance.
• Secure a MyGovID at the standard level.
• Willingness to undergo a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.
• Available to work full-time hours Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.