Employment Coach - Inclusive Employment Australia
Join our team
Do you have experience in Disability Employment Services or Inclusive Employment Australia? Are you motivated to support people to find and maintain meaningful employment, while partnering with employers to build inclusive workplaces?
Sign for Work is looking for a dedicated Employment Coach to join our team and make a real difference.
About us
Sign for Work, part of Deaf Children Australia, has been a specialist Employment Services provider supporting Deaf and hard of hearing people for over 24 years.
We deliver the Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist service, building on our strong history of supporting people into long-term employment, independence, and economic inclusion.
About the role
This role is based in our Toowong office, with some travel to outreach sites in neighbouring areas.
As an Employment Coach, you will work closely with participants to achieve sustainable employment outcomes, while supporting employers to create accessible and inclusive workplaces.
What you'll do
Support participants to achieve and maintain meaningful employment
Provide practical job search support, including resumes, applications, and interview preparation
Build relationships with employers, community organisations, and referral partners
Support workplace readiness, communication needs, and reasonable adjustments
Manage a caseload, meet performance targets, and maintain accurate case notes
What we're looking for
Experience in employment services, recruitment, or job coaching
Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
Knowledge of Deaf culture, Indigenous communities, CALD backgrounds, and inclusive workplace practices is desirable




Strong connections to the Deaf and hard of hearing community are highly valued
Proficiency in Auslan (Australian Sign Language), or willing to learn
Confidence using Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new systems
Why you'll love working with us
At Sign for Work, you'll be part of a purpose-driven team committed to inclusion and positive outcomes for Deaf and hard of hearing people.
We offer
Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year + meals and entertainment benefits
Ongoing training and career development (including Auslan and coaching skills)
Extra leave, including your birthday off
Employee Assistance Program
What you'll need
Working With Children Check (Employee)
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Evidence of your entitlement to work in Australia
National Police Check (and International if lived overseas in last 10 years)
Two referees
Valid driver's licence and reliable car
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Deaf Children Australia is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity across all abilities and identities. We are a child-safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. Whether you are proficient in Auslan, developing your skills, or connected to the Deaf and hard of hearing community, this is your opportunity to live our values, create inclusive workplaces, and change lives.
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📌 Employment Coach - Inclusive Employment Australia (Queensland)
🏢 Deaf Children Australia
📍 Queensland