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Contract Commencing November 1st 2025.
* Bring your passion for social impact to life through the work that you do
* Opportunity for ongoing learning and development
* Not for Profit Salary Packaging, discounted health insurance and Fitness Passport
Are you passionate about making a genuine impact and creating inclusive employment opportunities? Civic Disability Services is seeking a number of dynamic and motivated Employment Consultants to support individuals with disability in preparing for, securing, and thriving in meaningful open employment through the Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) program.
We are looking for Employment Consultants within South West Sydney, South East Sydney and the Shoalhaven.
About The Opportunity
As an Employment Consultant you will help individuals identify their aspirations, build skills and job-readiness, and guide them through the recruitment process—from interview preparation to securing and sustaining meaningful open employment.
You'll also collaborate with prospective employers to understand their workforce needs and connect them with suitable candidates, promoting inclusive hiring practices and sustainable employment outcomes.
Other Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
* Managing a caseload of participants, working closely to identify goals and deliver personalised employment support.
* Conducting assessments and developing tailored job plans that align with individual aspirations and strengths.
* Providing career guidance, assisting with resume writing, interview preparation, and job search strategies.
* Offering in-employment support through regular check-ins with participants and employers to ensure successful job integration.
* Monitoring progress and adapting support plans to maximise open employment outcomes and retention.
We're looking for someone who is driven to transform lives through a human-centred approach, tailoring support to each individual and thinking creatively about how open employment can make a real difference. You will be tenacious, yet compassionate, with a proven ability to build strong relationships with participants, local employers and community partners to create inclusive and sustainable job opportunities.
Essential Criteria
You will possess:
* Previous experience is customer services, job coaching, disability support or a related field.
* Certificate III or IV in Disability Services, Individual Support, Employment Services, or willingness to obtain.
* Experience working with people with disability and knowledge of inclusive employment practices.
* Unrestricted Drivers Licence.
About Civic
Our vision of Human Potential, Realised is about striving to create a society where people have the opportunity to achieve their goals and participate as a valued member of the community. At Civic, you will have the opportunity to realise your potential by unleashing your talent and passion for social impact to change lives.
Our people are at the forefront of what we do and as such, are provided access to continuous learning, are supported in working to their strengths and are encouraged to stretch and continue to develop in their careers.
We embrace when our employees are courageous and have new ideas about how we can do things differently that enhance both employees and clients' lives.
Not only do we offer flexible working, not-for-profit salary packaging, access to discounted private health insurance and Fitness Passport, an employee assistance program and an onsite café at Head Office but, we have a professional, family-friendly culture where everyone belongs.
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