Job Description
Afford'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.
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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.
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About the role
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Manage a caseload of participants and provide person-centred employment support
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Support clients to build capacity, confidence and job readiness to achieve sustainable employment
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Partner with employers and internal teams to create successful and inclusive employment pathways
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Play a key role in delivering positive employment outcomes under the IEA program
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What you will do
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Provide exceptional, person-centred support to clients to assist them in securing sustainable employment
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Support clients with resume development, job applications, interview preparation and workplace readiness
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Identify barriers to employment and connect clients with appropriate internal and external supports
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Complete assessments, including risk assessments, and identify job customisation opportunities
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Collaborate with employers to create inclusive workplaces and implement reasonable workplace adjustments
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Provide intensive post-placement and ongoing support to clients and employers to maximise employment retention
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Maintain accurate and compliant case notes, records and documentation within required systems and timeframes
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Work collaboratively with Vocational Counsellors, Business Development Consultants, Senior Employment Consultants and Area Managers to achieve sustainable outcomes
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Collect and maintain evidence required for employment outcomes, wage subsidies and program compliance
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Engage with local communities and stakeholders to promote Afford's employment services and support participant registrations
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Monitor progress against KPIs and contribute to continuous improvement, quality service delivery and compliance requirements
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Stay informed of IEA guidelines, compliance frameworks and best-practice employment support approaches
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What you will bring
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Certificate III or IV in Disability Services, Employment Services or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
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Experience working with people with disability, employment services or within the human services sector
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Strong case management skills and the ability to support clients to achieve meaningful employment outcomes
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Experience working towards and achieving targets and KPIs
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High-level interpersonal and relationship-building skills with clients, employers and stakeholders
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Demonstrated ability to work within a person-centred framework and apply the principles of social justice
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Strong problem-solving, conflict resolution and communication skills
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Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team workplace
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Strong administration and technology skills,



including experience using client management systems and Microsoft Office applications
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Ability to adapt, prioritise and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment
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Current, full driver's licence and access to a fully registered and comprehensively insured vehicle suitable for work-related travel
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Current Working with Children Check (WWCC), or willingness to obtain one
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Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain one
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Willingness to complete a National Police Check through Afford's pre-employment compliance process
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Make a difference - Be part of a purpose-led organisation making a real impact in the community
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NFP Salary Packaging benefits - 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, career 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 realised, 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 .

📌 Employment Consultant - Inclusive Employment Australia (Iea) - St Albans Vic (Victoria)
🏢 Afford
📍 Victoria