Who We Are

Ashburton Aboriginal Corporation (AAC) is dedicated to creating opportunities for Aboriginal people through culturally appropriate employment, education, training, and enterprise development across the Pilbara. We work alongside individuals, communities, employers, and partner organisations to support greater participation in employment and economic opportunities. Through our Remote Aboriginal Employment Services (RAES), we help job seekers build practical skills, gain valuable work experience, and develop sustainable career pathways.

Our support continues beyond employment, with ongoing mentoring and assistance provided to both employees and employers to promote long-term success, growth, and positive outcomes. AAC also operates a range of enterprises that provide training, employment, and community development opportunities. These enterprises help strengthen the communities we support while funding programs and services that make a lasting difference throughout the Pilbara.

About the role The Employment Consultant plays a pivotal role in supporting job seekers to achieve sustainable employment outcomes. This position involves direct engagement with participants, identifying and addressing vocational and non-vocational barriers, and ensuring compliance with program requirements.

The Employment

Consultant is responsible for delivering high-quality, person-centred services that prepare individuals for employment, connect them with appropriate support services, and maintain accurate and timely documentation in line with contractual and organisational standards.

What you'll be doing





You’ll work directly with job seekers to understand their skills, interests, and goals—then guide them toward sustainable employment. You’ll collaborate with employers, training providers, and community services to build tailored pathways that lead to real opportunities.

What we're looking for

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and engage effectively with a diverse range of clients
- A strong customer service orientation and a genuine passion for empowering individuals to achieve their employment goals
- Confident in administration tasks and use of systems for reporting and record keeping purposes
- Strong understanding of the challenges and barriers faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job seekers, and the ability to provide culturally appropriate support.

What we offer At Ashburton Aboriginal Corporation, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and fosters the personal and skilled growth of our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including:

- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
- Family access to our employee assistance program and wellbeing initiatives




- Opportunities to contribute to the broader community through our outreach programs
- Salary sacrifice as NFP ($15,900)

Essential

- Ability to work in a performance-driven setting and work toward individual and team targets and outcomes.
- Competent in Microsoft Office with ability to grasp other IT programs/databases.
- Well-developed planning, time management and organisational skills.
- Sound communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, including the ability to engage disadvantaged job seekers and implement effective counselling strategies.
- Willing to undertake a Police Clearance check upon employment.

Desirable

- Certificate IV or higher in Employment Services, Community Services, Career Development, or a related discipline.
- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities or other culturally diverse groups.
- Knowledge of government-funded employment programs and compliance requirements.

If this exciting opportunity aligns with your skills and passion, we encourage you to apply now. AAC is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all workers and clients, including children, young people, and vulnerable people. Applicants for roles involving work with these groups are expected to share this commitment and support our safeguarding and child safe practices, including WWCC and NCCHC requirements.

Ashburton Aboriginal Corporation strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, reflecting our commitment to cultural inclusion and community engagement.

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