Create opportunities. Change lives. Build a career with purpose.

If youu2019re passionate about helping people with barriers secure meaningful employment u2014 and you have a talent for matching individuals with the right job u2014 this role is your chance to make a genuine difference.

Weu2019re looking for our next Employment Consultantto join our ElizabethSAteam within the Inclusive Employment Australia Program.

Who We Are

APM is a global human services organisation transforming lives since 1994. With a team of over 16,000 across 11 countries, we empower people of all abilities to live independent, fulfilling lives. When you join APM, you join a network of opportunity, growth, and purpose.

About the Role

This is a agile role blending people support, sales, relationship building, and administration. Every day, youu2019ll help participants overcome barriers, build confidence, and secure long‑term employment.

You will:

- Support participants(including those with disability, injury, or long‑term unemployment) to become job‑ready

- Market candidatesto employers and generate new job opportunities

- Build strong relationshipswith local businesses to create sustainable employment pathways

- Drive employment outcomesthrough proactive engagement and advocacy

Success comes from balancing genuine people support with confident employer engagement and outcome delivery.

Key Responsibilities

- Build strong relationships with participants to understand their goals

- Coach participants to be job‑ready and interview confident

- Assist with resumes, job search strategies, and training pathways

- Advocate for participants and secure job placements

- Generate new opportunities through cold calls, employer visits, and business development





- Maintain a strong employer pipeline and convert opportunities into placements

- Promote the value of inclusive recruitment

- Negotiate job trials, work experience, and wage subsidies

- Achieve KPI targets across placements and engagement

- Manage compliance, documentation, and participant progress

- Celebrate milestones and successful outcomes

What Success Looks Like

- Strong employment outcomes

- A growing network of engaged employers

- Consistent achievement of KPIs

- Long‑term placements that genuinely change lives

About You

You are:

- A confident communicator and relationship builder

- Experienced insales,business development,recruitment, or customer‑facing roles

- Passionate about helping people overcome barriers

- Resilient, target‑driven, and motivated by outcomes

- Organised and able to manage competing priorities

Why Youu2019ll Love Working at Elizabeth

This isnu2019t a typical desk job — itu2019s about breaking barriers, creating opportunities, and supporting people with disability to thrive.

- Base salary + performance incentives

- Ongoing training and career development

- Supportive, inclusive team culture

- Celebrations and recognition for milestones

- Employee Assistance Program

- Purchased Annual Leave

- Paid Parental Leave

- Funded Certificate IV in Community Services or Mental Health Peer Support (eligibility applies)

- Service recognitions

- APM Family Hub

- Maxxia salary packaging

- On‑site parking at Elizabethfor easy daily access

To Be Considered

You will have:

- Eligibility to work in Australia

- A current driveru2019s licence and comprehensively insured vehicle

- A MyGovID (Standard level)

- Willingness to complete a National Police Check

- Ability to pass a Working with Children Check

- Availability to work full‑time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm

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