Job Description
Senior Employment Consultant – Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA)
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Afford's employment services are expanding under Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA), and we're looking for a Senior Employment Consultant to support people with disability to achieve meaningful and sustainable employment outcomes.
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This is a hands-on role combining client support, employer engagement, mentoring and team support to help drive solid outcomes across the service.
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About the role:
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Support IEA clients to achieve their employment goals and secure sustainable employment
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Build strong relationships with employers and community stakeholders to create employment opportunities
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Provide guidance, mentoring and support to Employment Consultants and the wider ESA team
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What you will do:
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Support clients with job searching, resume development, applications, interview preparation and workplace readiness
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Identify barriers to employment and develop practical strategies to help clients achieve their goals
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Build and maintain relationships with employers to develop sustainable employment opportunities
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Provide post-placement and ongoing support to clients and employers
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Manage a caseload as required, including providing coverage during staff absences
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Mentor and support Employment Consultants to achieve service and KPI requirements
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Support the wider ESA team with service delivery and caseload coverage as required
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Promote Afford's IEA services within the local community and with external stakeholders
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Complete assessments, risk assessments,



case notes and reporting in line with IEA and Afford requirements
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Provide guidance and support on IEA compliance, performance and service delivery
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Contribute to team performance, development plans and continuous improvement
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Ensure services are delivered in a person-centred, compliant and high-quality manner
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What you will bring:
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Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience, or Certificate III in Disability Services or Individual Support with extensive relevant experience
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Experience working with people with disability in employment services, case management or direct support
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Experience working towards and achieving KPIs and performance targets
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Strong understanding of person-centred practice and disability services
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Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills
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Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
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Ability to mentor and support colleagues while working effectively as part of a team
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
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Confident using client management systems and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
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Current Australian C class driver's licence and ability to travel between sites, including interstate travel as required.
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Hold (or be willing to obtain) a current NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDISWSC) and Working with Children Check (WWCC).
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Willingness to complete a National Police Check through Afford's pre-employment process.
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Make a difference – Help people with disability achieve meaningful employment outcomes and greater independence.
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NFP Salary Packagingbenefits - Increase your take-home pay with up to $15,900 tax-free plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
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Additional leave benefits – Enjoy bonus leave at each work anniversary and the option to purchase additional annual leave.
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Health and wellbeing – Access discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport and a range of wellbeing initiatives.
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Career development – Grow your skills through ongoing learning, professional development and career progression opportunities.
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Supportive culture – Join a collaborative, values-led team committed to inclusion, continuous improvement and making a positive impact.
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More about Afford:
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At Afford, we exist to create an inclusive world where human rights are realized, a world where people of all abilities can share in life's adventure.
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We are committed to inclusion, diversity and creating opportunities for people with disability to live the lives they choose. Our people live our values of Kind, Clear, Team and Explore.
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To learn more about Afford, visit
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📌 Senior Employment Consultant - Inclusive Employment Australia (Iea) (Victoria)
🏢 Afford
📍 Victoria