About the position
We are on the lookout for
Employment Consultants
who are passionate about making a difference to join our Employment Services team.
We have
multiple permanent part-time opportunities available, based at either our Murdoch or Cloverdale location
.
Ability WA delivers
Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA)
services in partnership with
CoAct
, a national employment services provider. Through this partnership, we combine our expertise in supporting people with disability with contemporary employment services to help participants achieve meaningful and sustainable employment outcomes.
As an Employment Consultant, you will provide high-quality, person-centred support throughout the employment journey, from initial engagement and employment preparation through to job placement and ongoing support. You will work collaboratively with participants, employers, community organisations and CoAct to identify and overcome barriers to employment and create meaningful pathways into work.
As an Employment Consultant, you will:
Manage an active caseload, providing personalised coaching, employment preparation and capacity-building support
Support participant intake and onboarding, identifying individual employment goals, needs and barriers
Build strong relationships with employers and industry to identify inclusive employment opportunities
Match participants with suitable vacancies and coordinate recruitment, work experience, work trials and employment placements
Provide ongoing support to participants and employers to promote successful and sustainable employment outcomes




Build relationships with community organisations and other stakeholders to increase employment opportunities and referrals
Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with
IEA, CoAct and Ability WA requirements
Contribute to service performance, compliance and continuous improvement activities
About You
We're looking for someone who has:
Experience in employment services, disability services, recruitment, workforce development, community services or a related sector
Solid case management and relationship management skills
The ability to build positive relationships with participants, employers and other stakeholders
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience supporting people who may face barriers to employment
Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
Confidence using Microsoft Office and client management systems
An understanding of disability inclusion, accessibility and person-centred practice
Previous experience within
Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA), Disability Employment Services or another government-funded employment program
will be highly regarded. A relevant qualification in Employment Services, Community Services, Disability Services, Human Services, Career Development, Business or a related discipline is also desirable.




Essential requirements
Current and valid C Class driver's licence
Nationally accredited First Aid Certificate
National Police Check
NDIS Worker Screening Check
NDIS Worker Orientation Module
Working with Children Check, or the ability to obtain one
Right to work in Australia
At Ability WA, we care about finding the right people to join us and encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of our selection requirements.
Benefits
Along with a caring and values-driven culture, we have some great benefits:
Access to ongoing career development through our depth of experience and shared knowledge
Increase your take-home pay through salary packaging up to a maximum of $18,550
A flexible employee benefits offering, including Employee Assistance Program, Private Health Insurance and Workplace Banking Program discounts
A strong employee listening culture, providing regular opportunities to share your feedback and contribute to improvements across our organisation
Flexible working arrangements
A genuine and supportive team culture
Ability WA is committed to empowering all people to realise their abilities and thrive in their communities. We embrace the unique strengths of every person within our organisation and welcome people of all backgrounds, abilities, gender identities, ethnicities and cultures as we continue to grow our diverse workforce.
Ability WA focuses on sourcing high-calibre candidates through direct recruitment campaigns. Please do not send unsolicited agency CVs or contact Ability WA staff regarding unsolicited CVs.
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📌 Employment Consultant (Western Australia)
🏢 Ability WA Careers
📍 Western Australia