Opportunity

Flourish Australia is launching new services with the Inclusive Employment Australia program and we are looking for an Employment Coordinator to help establish and grow these services.

Position details:

- Full-time (76 hrs/fortnight)
- Working Monday to Friday
- Based in Caringbah
- Level 4 on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018) equivalent to $88,000 p.a. + super + tax‑free salary packaging

About the Chance

As an Employment Coordinator you will provide Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) Program specific support:

- Understand and consult the Flourish Australia IEA Operational guidelines and ensure that policies and procedures are followed.
- Engage local businesses and employers to source and create job vacancies for Flourish Australia’s participants.
- Provide support, mentoring and other assistance ensuring the sustainability of participant employment placements and track all placements to maximise employment outcomes.
- Work with local site teams and community connections to assist participants in overcoming vocational and non‑vocational barriers to employment.

We are seeking high‑performing and experienced individuals who are passionate about helping participants achieve employment outcomes and have a knack for building relationships. Our ideal candidate is driven, compassionate and eager to make a difference and brings:

- Demonstrated experience working in employment services and programs.
- Evidence of high placement and retention rates.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.




- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Passion for workforce development and helping others succeed.

The Benefits

- Paid above industry at Level 4 on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018) (no bonus system in place)
- Tailored onboarding program to set you up for success.
- Tax‑free salary packaging available up to $15,900 annually plus an additional $2,650 annually for entertainment benefits such as meals and holiday accommodation.
- Exclusive personal fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier.
- Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading, 2 additional days of personal leave, Christmas/New Years Gratis Day, 10 weeks paid primary carer parental leave, and ADO accrual.
- Comprehensive infrastructure including a laptop for work purposes.
- Regular supervision (reflective practice), ongoing 1:1 mentoring and a comprehensive induction program.
- Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support.
- Opportunities for professional development and training to obtain mental health specific qualifications such as Mental Health First Aid, Certificate IV or Diploma in Mental Health,



and ASIST Suicide Prevention training.
- Workplace community groups – Rainbow Network for LGBTQ+ staff members & allies and YarnUp Group for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members.

Who we are

Flourish Australia is one of Australia’s most experienced community mental health organisations. Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person’s experience is different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.

We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ communities and mature‑age candidates.

Selection Criteria

- Demonstrated or related experience in disability services, preferably in Disability Employment Services, Inclusive Employment Australia, or similar programs.
- Qualifications in training and assessment, employment services, mental health, community services or related fields as recognised by Flourish Australia or transferable experience as decided by Flourish Australia.
- Proof of high performance in job services or related customer services environment.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and fully utilise the client information management system.
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence.

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📌 Employment Consultant (Sutherland Shire Council)
🏢 Flourish Australia
📍 Sutherland Shire Council