Are you passionate about building community connections and helping people access the support they need?

At Status Employment Services, we know employment changes lives. As part of the employment journey, our Participants benefit from strong local connections that help them access the right housing, wellbeing, financial, disability and community supports to move toward meaningful, sustainable employment.

That is where you come in!

We are seeking a Community Connections Specialist to join our team. You will work closely with local organisations, community groups, and service providers to create meaningful opportunities for Participants. This includes identifying programs, attending community events, organising activities, and developing referral networks that support inclusion, independence, and wellbeing.

You don’t need to know everything. What matters most is your ability to connect with people, find solutions, and bring the right supports together to help Participants thrive.

The Opportunity:

Our Community Connection Specialists will build and maintain referral pathways with community services to meet our Participants’ diverse needs. You will play a key role in understanding what is happening in the local community by connecting people with the right programs and services whilst working closely with our IEA staff to create wrap-around support plans to give people the best shot at securing a sustainable employment pathway.

This is a role for someone who is passionate about making connections—with people, with programs, and with referral services.

About You:

Our successful candidate will bring:

- Enjoys building relationships and connecting with people within the community
- Is confident in engaging with employers, community partners and stakeholders




- Takes initiative and actively seeks opportunities to achieve positive outcomes
- Is organised, self-motivated, and able to manage competing priorities
- Thrives working independently while contributing to a supportive team
- Brings a positive, professional, and approachable attitude
- Is results-driven and enjoys working towards set goals
- Is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the local community
- Qualifications in Certificate III in Employment Services, Community Services, Disability Services or similar is desirable (but not required) or a willingness to complete a formal qualification, fully supported by Status, as part of your employment journey with us.

Why join Eighty9 Limited:

We value our people and offer a range of benefits designed to support personal and professional growth, recognise your achievements, and make the work we undertake meaningful. Key benefits include:

- Generous above-award salaries
- Tax free salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900, plus an additional $2,650 for Meals and Entertainment and Novated Leasing option
- Accrued Monthly Day Off for eligible employees
- A Perkbox Subscription with a wide range of discounts, wellbeing resources, and lifestyle perks
- A performance reward system that provides additional paid leave benefits
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- A well-structured fully supported induction program, with further development and training provided




- Professional team environment with support from an internal team of dedicated specialists

About Us:

Eighty9 Limited (ABN 88 485 417 134 / ACN 668 673 121) is a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) and the parent entity of Status Employment Services.

The wellbeing of our staff is our number one priority, and we have enjoyed over 35 years of business success as a leading provider of employment and training services. Supported by nationally recognised structures and systems, we provide a professional, high-quality work environment that our staff are proud to recommend.

We invite you to review our website https://www.eighty9.org.au to learn more about our Organisation, its brands and why you should join us to become a valued member of our highly successful and professional team.

How to Apply:

Please apply through the ‘Apply’ link, and include a cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Confidential telephone enquiries are welcome to our HR team on 08 8230 2352.

A full Position Description is available at https://eighty9.org.au/work-with-us/

Your application may be considered for other available roles and future opportunities within our Organisation. If you do not wish for your information to be retained, please contact us.

All final applicants for this position will be asked to provide a current National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check. Please note that people with a criminal record are not automatically barred from applying for this position; rather the relevance will be considered as it applies to our industry.

Eighty9 Limited is an Equal Prospect Employer. We encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ and people from non-English speaking backgrounds to apply for this position.

📌 Community Connection Specialist – Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) (Perth)
🏢 Eighty9
📍 Perth