ABOUT THE ROLE As an Employment Consultant within EPlus Local, you will: Provide specialised case management, career coaching and mentoring to EPlus Local participants.
Deliver employability and job readiness activities, including group workshops and training sessions.
Support EPlus Local participants with job search activities and preparation for employment opportunities.
Advocate for participants and actively engage employers to create sustainable employment outcomes.
Source vacancies, work experience and volunteer opportunities through robust employer relationships.
Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders including Workforce Australia, DES and SRSS providers.
Work collaboratively with Employment Plus and Salvation Army staff, officers and volunteers to coordinate support services.
Conduct participant assessments, referrals and ongoing case management activities.
Provide regular post-placement support to both participants and employers following employment commencement.
This role works across several Employment Plus locations in Melbourne's eastern and south-eastern suburbs, including Dandenong.
ABOUT YOU To be successful in this role, you will have: Previous Employment Services experience (essential).
Experience supporting people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (essential).
Experience working or volunteering with people who have a refugee or asylum seeker background (an advantage).
Strong employer engagement skills and the ability to identify and broker employment opportunities.




The ability to build rapport with people facing complex barriers to employment.
Strong communication, administration and stakeholder management skills.
The ability to work independently while managing competing priorities.
Confidence working towards KPIs and performance outcomes.
A community language (highly regarded).
A current Victorian Driver Licence and reliable vehicle, as travel between sites is required.
BENEFITS Above Award wages + super + allowances Access to generous Not For Profit salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year (also for casuals) Access to meal and entertainment benefits of up to $2,650 through salary packaging Access to relocation benefits through salary packaging options Up to 12 weeks Paid parental leave Novated car leasing Learning and development to support you in your role Scholarships via Eva Burrows College Supported study options Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program Career progression opportunities Transfer opportunities – we are in every major city in Australia Making an impact – socially and environmentally – with one of the most loved charities in Australia To apply for this opportunity, please click on the 'Apply' button below to be taken to our online application process.
Applications will be reviewed on receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled.
Job offers will be subject to a National Criminal History Check as per Police Certificate Guidelines and will be required to have a Working with Children Check.

📌 Employment Consultant Humanitarian - Dandenong (Melbourne)
🏢 The Salvation Army
📍 Melbourne