Employment Coach Role Overview
This role involves working with individuals to explore career goals, build confidence, and support them into meaningful employment opportunities. As an Employment Coach, you will also collaborate with employers to create staffing solutions that fit business needs.
About the Position
We are a community-focused organization providing employment services to people with disability, injury, or health conditions. Our team is dedicated to helping individuals achieve their career goals and live fulfilling lives.
Key Responsibilities
* Create career opportunities for clients by matching them to suitable and sustainable roles.
* Champion inclusive employment and workforce diversity, focusing on people with disability, injury, or health condition.
* Engage and work alongside employers to address skill shortages through role carving and inclusive recruitment.
* Broker work experience to build participant skills and assess employer/client compatibility.
* Prepare workplaces to support and retain participants via adjustments and disability confidence training.
* Facilitate employer training to boost disability awareness and inclusion.
* Build employer and community networks to create job opportunities.
* Promote our organization as a trusted provider supporting people with disability to achieve career goals.
* Meet or exceed internal and external performance benchmarks.
* Champion our values of inclusion, empowerment, and person-centred practice.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Qualifications in Employment or Human Services - desirable
* Proven ability to meet KPIs and manage workload effectively
* Strong understanding of employment barriers faced by people with disability, injury, or health conditions
* Skilled in providing tailored support and developing client-focused employment plans
* Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills
* Current Driver's License - essential
Benefits and Rewards
* Salary Packaging: Package up to $15,900 of your pre-tax income and boost your take-home pay
* Meals & Accommodation: Package up to $2,650 for dining and holiday expenses
* Wellbeing Days: 5 extra leave days to recharge
* Maxxia Rewards: discounts through our salary packaging partner
* Fitness Passport: Discounted access to gym and aquatic centres
* Health Insurance: Exclusive HCF discounts
* Portable Long Service Leave: Access to portable long service leave for eligible candidates
* Career Growth: Genuine opportunities for growth and career development
* EAP Support: Free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support
Workplace Inclusion and Diversity
We know our diversity makes us a great place to work, and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the people we serve. We encourage applications from all members of our community, including People with Disability, First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment; adjustments during the recruitment process can be requested. We welcome discussions about workplace adjustments during the interview process.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Individual and Family Services