Employment Consultant – Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) - Southport, QLDAfford's high-quality disability services are expanding under Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA), and we're looking for an Employment Consultant to support people with disability to secure meaningful and sustainable employment.This is a rewarding role where you'll work closely with clients, employers and community stakeholders to create opportunities, remove barriers and help people achieve their employment goals.About the roleManage a caseload of participants and provide person-centred employment supportSupport clients to build capacity, confidence and job readiness to achieve sustainable employmentPartner with employers and internal teams to create successful and inclusive employment pathwaysPlay a key role in delivering positive employment outcomes under the IEA programWhat you will doProvide exceptional, person-centred support to clients to assist them in securing sustainable employmentSupport clients with resume development, job applications, interview preparation and workplace readinessIdentify barriers to employment and connect clients with appropriate internal and external supportsComplete assessments, including risk assessments, and identify job customisation opportunitiesCollaborate with employers to create inclusive workplaces and implement reasonable workplace adjustmentsProvide intensive post-placement and ongoing support to clients and employers to maximise employment retentionMaintain accurate and compliant case notes,



records and documentation within required systems and timeframesWork collaboratively with Vocational Counsellors, Business Development Consultants, Senior Employment Consultants and Area Managers to achieve sustainable outcomesCollect and maintain evidence required for employment outcomes, wage subsidies and program complianceEngage with local communities and stakeholders to promote Afford's employment services and support participant registrationsMonitor progress against KPIs and contribute to continuous improvement, quality service delivery and compliance requirementsStay informed of IEA guidelines, compliance frameworks and best-practice employment support approachesWhat you will bringCertificate III or IV in Disability Services, Employment Services or a related field, or equivalent industry experienceExperience working with people with disability, employment services or within the human services sectorStrong case management skills and the ability to support clients to achieve meaningful employment outcomesExperience working towards and achieving targets and KPIsHigh-level interpersonal and relationship-building skills with clients,



employers and stakeholdersDemonstrated ability to work within a person-centred framework and apply the principles of social justiceStrong problem-solving, conflict resolution and communication skillsAbility to work independently while contributing positively to a team-oriented team environmentStrong administration and technology skills, including experience using client management systems and Microsoft Office applicationsAbility to adapt, prioritise and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environmentCurrent, full driver's licenceAccess to a fully registered and comprehensively insured vehicle suitable for work-related travelCurrent Working with Children Check (WWCC), or willingness to obtain oneCurrent NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain oneWillingness to complete a National Police Check through Afford's pre-employment compliance processBe part of a purpose-led organisation making a real impact in the communityIncrease your take-home pay with tax-free NFP salary packaging (up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment)Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunitiesFlexible, supportive and inclusive workplace with wellbeing initiatives and employee benefitsMore about AffordAt Afford, we exist to create an inclusive world where human rights are realised, a world where people of all abilities can share in life's adventure.We are committed to inclusion, diversity and creating opportunities for people with disability to live the lives they choose.
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📌 Employment Consultant – Inclusive Employment Australia (Iea) - Southport, Qld (Gold Coast)
🏢 Afford
📍 Gold Coast