We are seeking an Employment Development Consultant (EDC) to join our MS Plus Employment Support Service (ESS) team in a full-time position. This position plays a pivotal role in supporting people diagnosed with MS & Acquired Neurological conditions. The purpose is to facilitate the job placement and labour market engagement for participants with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) & Acquired Neurological conditions, enabling them to obtain their chosen employment in the open-labour market.

You will be well supported by a structured induction/training, supervision and work with a large team of specialist allied health professionals.

Working at MS Plus:

At MS Plus, employees have great satisfaction in knowing they are part of a team that is making a real difference to the lives of people living with MS & Acquired Neurological conditions.

MS Plus strives to be an employer of choice and have developed an employee benefit program for all permanent and fixed term employees.

These include:

- Generous Salary Packaging options

- Employee Assistance Program

- Birthday leave

- Discounted Private Health, life, travel & pet Insurance

- Paid parental leave

- Purchased leave

- Learning & Development opportunities

- Hybrid work arrangements (2 days WFH)

- Free parking

Ideal Candidate:

- Self-motivated and ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
- An ability to problem-solve; think laterally and creatively

- Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills

- Ability to build rapport with clients, employers, and suppliers

- Demonstrated computer literacy

Your Responsibilities:

EDC is responsible for the provision of high-quality support to clients with MS & Acquired Neurological conditions in accordance with the Disability Employment Service Deed/Guidelines and MS Plus Policies, Procedures and programme business rules.





- Managing a caseload.

- Job placement.

- Contractual administration.

- Programme and participant promotion.

- Providing tailored individual support to a person(s) diagnosed with MS & Acquired Neurological conditions who want to work.

- Securing employment opportunities for participants whilst considering their individual circumstances.

- Maintaining an optimal caseload.

- Being able to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Qualifications:

- Relevant Tertiary qualification(s) or significant relevant experience in a similar role.

Desirable:

- Experience and understanding of Disability Employment ESS delivery or Workforce Australia.

- Experience using ECSN ESS web.

Please note: The appointed candidate must successfully complete a National Police Check (possibly an International Police Check), NDIS Check, and a Working with Children Check prior to the commencement of employment.

How to Apply:

Simply click onto the apply now button and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration. For more information, to arrange to speak to a team member or to obtain a copy of the position description, please call Melissa Dunn on (03) 9845 2 or 0475 599 .

A bit about us:

With almost 70 years of expertise, we have walked alongside thousands of people and families, helping them not just manage, but truly live well. While our foundation is in MS, today we are recognised as experts and partners in supporting people across many neurological conditions — offering specialist employment pathways, high-quality disability accommodation, and vibrant wellbeing centres that bring people together in protected and supportive spaces.

MS Plus is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people with a lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

📌 Employment Development Consultant (EDC) (Lidcombe)
🏢 MS Plus
📍 Lidcombe