Overview
Inclusive Employment Australia | Various Positions
Warragul, West Gippsland & Latrobe Valley VIC
Interact Australia work to promote social inclusion, health and wellbeing by empowering people to achieve their full potential.
As a values based not-for-profit organisation, we champion and support people with a disability in their choices, offering a range of person-centred supports, matched to meet unique circumstances and individual needs. We deliver innovative programs and services that remove barriers and create pathways for people living with disability, illness, injury, or disadvantage.
Offering a range of disability and community programs and supports through, Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA), National Panel of Assessors, NDIS, and State-based insurances such as NIISQ and iCare, across VIC, NSW, QLD, SA and TAS. We are looking for passionate individuals to join oursupportive IEA team in VIC servicing locations across Warragul, Morwell, Traralgon, Moe, Wonthaggi and Leongatha.
Interact is proudly part of IntoWork a national group ofbusinesses, opening doors to apprenticeships, training, employment and support.
Working with Interact
Interact Australia value every employee by acknowledging and respecting their individuality, by inspiring action & change, and by creating connections to achieve social inclusion and equality. Benefits of working with us include:
Competitive remuneration package
Generous salary packaging options
Learning and Development opportunities
Employee Assistance Program
Career progressionwithin the IntoWork group.
About the role
As a dedicated Employment Consultant or In-Work Support Specialist, you will be focused on finding employment outcomes for participants within the Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) program by identifying opportunities and securing placements. These roles work hand‑in‑hand to achieve sustainable employment outcomes for participants by building and maintaining effective relationships with local employers, pro-actively understanding their resourcing needs and successfully matching candidates to opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Engaging with jobseekers to understand their goals, skills, and support needs
- Developing tailored employment plans and provide pre‑employment preparation
- Partnering with employers to identify inclusive opportunities and place candidates into meaningful roles
- Building strong relationships with community organisations and stakeholders
- Providing ongoing post‑placement support to both employees and employers
- Addressing workplace adjustments, mentoring, and training needs to ensure success
- Monitoring progress and intervene early to overcome barriers to retention
- Maintaining accurate records and compliance with IEA program requirements
Qualifications
- Experience in employment services, recruitment, disability support, or related sectors
- Strong communication and relationship‑building skills with diverse stakeholders
- A solutions‑focused approach and ability to motivate others
- An eagerness to learn and grow within the industry
- Solid team player attributes
- Ability to prioritise workload, use initiative and multi-task
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- High level of computer literacy
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package
- Generous salary packaging options
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career progression within the IntoWork group
Requirements
- Eligibility to work in Australia
- Ability to obtain Australian Federal Police check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, and Working with Children Check prior to confirmation of appointment
- Demonstrate entitlement to work in Australia and disclose any pre-existing injury or disease that may affect the position
Interact Australia embraces and celebrates the diversity of our workforce. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging and community for our clients, participants, and employees.
Interact Australia are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from candidates who represent the rich diversity of our society, particularly those who may be marginalised, or experience barriers to employment and employment inequity. This may include people who are First Nations, are culturally and racially diverse, living with disability and neurodiversity, and or have family and caring responsibilities. Likewise we welcome applications from people of varied sex, religion, gender identity, age and sexuality.
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📌 Inclusive Employment Australia | Various Positions
🏢 Interact Australia
📍 Warragul