Make possibilities a reality for people with intellectual disability.

Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) is a national employment program led by Endeavour Foundation that empowers people with intellectual disability to prepare for, gain and sustain meaningful open employment. It focuses on person-centred support, employer engagement, and creating lasting inclusion in the workforce.

As aCareer & Workplace Support Specialist in Southport, you’ll play a vital role in helping people with intellectual disability prepare for, secure and maintain sustainable employment, while partnering with employers to create inclusive, thriving workplaces.

You’ll work closely with both job seekers and employers to design and deliver solutions that reduce turnover, improve retention, and support successful long- term employment outcomes.

What You’ll Be Doing:

- Provide tailored support to job seekers and employers to ensure sustainable employment outcomes.
- Identify and implement interventions that reduce employment risks and enhance inclusion.
- Build strong relationships with local employers, identify new employment opportunities, and develop long-term partnerships.
- Coordinate diversity training and customised employment solutions where needed.
- Monitor progress, document support activities, and meet key performance milestones.

What You’ll Bring:

Experience supporting people with intellectual disability in employment, education, or community services.

Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.

Proven ability to deliver customer-centric, outcome-focused support.

Commercial acumen, with the ability to work to targets and identify employment opportunities, alongside an understanding of workforce planning and diversity initiatives.

Qualifications or experience in employment services, training, or community development (highly desirable).

Benefits and Perks:





- Salary Packaging Advantages! Package up to$15,900of your annual salary tax free.
- In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to$2,650of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc).
- An Employee Assistance Program - a free and confidential counselling service available to all staff and their family members.
- Discounts on Corporate Private Health Insurance Plans, white goods, and appliances.
- Discounted family gym memberships throughFitness Passport.
- Reward and Recognition Program.

Endeavour Foundationis one of Australia’s largest employers of people living with disability. Our people live and breathe our purpose every day, with flexible working, great perks, and work/life balance. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive culture where our employees can grow, learn, and do their best work.

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Non-Profit Organisations 1,001-5,000 employees

Endeavour Foundation is a leading independent not-for-profit organisation dedicated to making a difference to the lives of people with a disability. Our dynamic and growing organisation provides support for thousands of people in about 300 locations throughout Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. These include accommodation, employment, education, training, vocational and lifestyle opportunities.

Endeavour Foundation is a leading independent not-for-profit organisation dedicated to making a difference to the lives of people with a disability. Our dynamic and growing organisation provides support for thousands of people in about 300 locations throughout Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. These include accommodation, employment, education, training, vocational and lifestyle opportunities.

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