Employment coach (casual) - hybrid

Be part of a values-driven organisation that empowers people with a disability to live the life they choose. You'll work in a supportive team environment, making a real impact every day.

About the Role

The Employment Coach provides guidance and mentoring to individuals with disability, supporting them in achieving meaningful employment outcomes. This role plays a pivotal part in delivering tailored group and individual learning sessions focused on employment readiness and goal achievement.

This is a casual role offering up to three days per week, with working hours from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, based at our Loganholme location.

There will be occasional travel required to other sites including Burleigh, Ipswich, and Windsor in the future. All travel-related mileage will be reimbursed in line with company policy.

The role is ideal for someone seeking flexibility, with a supportive team environment and the opportunity to gain experience across multiple locations.

A day in the life of an Employment Coach

• Facilitate engaging, theory-based and practical learning experiences in both group and one-on-one settings.
• Adapt content and delivery methods to suit individual learning styles and capacities.
• Guide participants through their employment journey with empathy, professionalism, and a strengths-based approach.
• Prepare and complete all required documentation and reporting related to Employment Assistance.
• Accurately capture, record, and communicate participant progress in a timely manner.
• Foster a collaborative and consultative working style that reflects Aruma's values and purpose.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to enhance service delivery and participant outcomes.

What You Need to be Successful in this Role

• Experience supporting people with disability, preferably in employment or vocational contexts.
• Strong facilitation skills with the ability to tailor content to diverse learners.
• Organised, proactive, and committed to creating inclusive opportunities for others.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including conflict resolution and escalation.
• Skilled in building positive relationships across community and industry networks.
• High-level administration skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quick to learn new systems.
• Excellent time management and organisational abilities.
• Innovative and solution-focused approach to content delivery.
• Willingness to travel across regional areas and non-Aruma workplaces as required.
• Prior experience in the disability sector highly regarded.
• Current unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence and access to insured personal vehicle.
• Willingness to obtain or hold NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDISWSC).
• Willingness to obtain or hold Working with Children Check (paid WWCC).
• Willingness to obtain or hold a valid CPR and First Aid Certification.

Benefits of working with Aruma

• Competitive Salary Package:Be rewarded for your hard work with an attractive salary, plus a laptop.
• Salary Packaging:Increase your take-home pay. Access to NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 for living expenses and additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses each year tax free. Salary Packaging Calculator | Accesspay
• Continuous Learning Opportunities:Work alongside industry-leading professionals who are dedicated to helping you excel and advance your career.
• Supportive Team Environment:Focus on what you do best, with strong operational and administrative support behind you every step of the way.
• Incredible Perks:Fitness Passport and confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, we take care of our team.
• A Culture Like No Other:Be part of a vibrant, positive work environment filled with team-building activities and a strong sense of community.

Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered. Shortlisted applications will be required to undergo pre-employment probity checks.