About Blooming Supports

Blooming Supports is committed to empowering people with disability to achieve meaningful employment, community participation, and personal goals through person-centred support and customised employment approaches. We work alongside participants, families, employers, and community organisations to create individualised pathways that build confidence, skills, independence, and sustainable employment outcomes.

Position Purpose The Employment Support Officer will assist NDIS participants to identify their strengths, interests, skills, and employment aspirations while supporting them to engage in training, volunteering, work experience, and paid employment opportunities.

The role involves delivering individualised employment support, facilitating skill development, building employer relationships, and assisting participants to achieve vocational goals through a strengths-based and person-centred approach.

Key Responsibilities

Participant Support

- Build positive and skilled relationships with participants.
- Support participants to identify employment goals and vocational interests.
- Assist participants to develop workplace readiness skills.
- Support participants to access education, training, volunteering, and employment opportunities.
- Conduct community-based employment exploration activities.
- Assist participants with resume preparation and job applications.
- Support interview preparation and confidence building.
- Deliver one-on-one employment supports in accordance with participant goals.

Customised Employment Activities





- Assist with vocational profiling and discovery activities.
- Identify participant strengths, interests, skills, and ideal working conditions.
- Support job carving and customised employment opportunities.
- Contribute to employment planning and pathway development.
- Document participant progress and outcomes.

Employer Engagement

- Develop and maintain relationships with local employers.
- Identify suitable work experience and employment opportunities.
- Promote inclusive employment practices.
- Liaise with employers regarding participant placements and supports.
- Support workplace onboarding processes.

Community Networking

- Build relationships with community organisations, training providers, and support services.
- Identify opportunities for participants to increase skills, confidence, and community engagement.
- Attend networking events and community meetings as required.

Administration and Reporting

- Maintain accurate participant records and case notes.
- Complete reports and documentation in a timely manner.
- Record service delivery and participant outcomes.
- Assist with reporting requirements related to NDIS funding and employment services.




- Maintain confidentiality and comply with privacy requirements.

Essential Selection Criteria

Experience

- Experience supporting people with disability, mental health challenges, neurodivergence, or other barriers to employment.
- Experience working within NDIS-funded supports.
- Experience in employment services, community services, training, or customer service.

Knowledge

- Understanding of person-centred and strengths-based practice.
- Understanding of supported employment and customised employment principles.
- Knowledge of workplace expectations and employment pathways.
- Understanding of NDIS documentation requirements.

Skills

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build rapport with participants and employers.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office and client management systems.

Desirable Criteria

- Experience delivering customised employment services.
- Experience facilitating group training sessions.
- Existing local employer networks.
- Understanding of psychosocial disability and autism.
- Mental Health First Aid certification.
- Certificate in Supported Employment or Career Development.

Mandatory Requirements

- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- National Police Clearance.
- Current Driver's Licence.
- Reliable and insured vehicle.
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
- Working with Children Check.

📌 Customised Employment Assistant (Perth)
🏢 Blooming Supports
📍 Perth