Job Placement Consultant

Company Description

IPAR is a national occupational rehabilitation provider supporting thousands of people who may be living with an illness, disability, or injury. Whether through workplace rehabilitation, counselling, injury prevention, or finding new employment, our care is tailored to each individual. We work with our clients to identify their goals and provide psychological or physical supports to help them live life to its fullest potential. Our team of highly skilled allied health professionals and employment consultants includes Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Psychologists, and Rehabilitation Counsellors. IPAR is part of the MedHealth network, a global industry leader. We make an impact and achieve outcomes through meaningful work each day.

Why join us?

• Access to IPAR's health and wellness program with fun monthly team activities to support your well-being and peer connection
• IPAR's Star Award reward and recognition program for top achievers
• A promote-from-within culture supporting career development
• Employee Referral Program with monetary incentives for successful talent recommendations
• Work with a diverse, multidisciplinary team that is knowledgeable, collaborative, supportive, and fun
• Comprehensive onboarding to ensure a great start and ongoing support
• Opportunities to join Diversity & Inclusion committees, including the IPAR Pride Group, i-parent, and Reconciliation Action Plan committee
• Corporate benefits such as Fitness Passport, Travel Perks, Discounted Health Insurance, Novated Leasing, Salary Packaging, EAP, Parental & Purchased Leave

Job Description

Join the Melbourne New Employment Services team, passionate about supporting people with their return to health, work, and life goals

As a Job Placement Consultant, you will help individuals facing health challenges find new employment opportunities and support their return to meaningful, sustainable work.

This role will service a caseload across East & South East Melbourne.

Your duties will include:

• Collaborate with injured workers, potential employers, and health professionals to provide safe, sustainable re-entry into the workforce
• Assist injured workers in achieving return-to-work goals through job skills development, confidence building, and promoting independence
• Deliver customer service in employment services and job placement
• Empower clients to present their skills effectively when seeking employment
• Broker employment opportunities in Melbourne and surrounds for workers returning after injury
• Build relationships with local employers and organizations
• Complete reports on progress and other required documentation

Qualifications

• Experience in Occupational and/or Vocational Rehabilitation is highly desirable
• Previous experience in Employment Services / Disability Employment as a high performer
• Strong resume writing skills and understanding of the local labor market
• Passion for helping people gain employment and advance their careers
• Ability to grow services and build key relationships
• Current driver's license and access to a motor vehicle

New team members are paired with a buddy, receive comprehensive induction, and have access to ongoing mentoring and support. Career development pathways are aligned with a competitive remuneration package, including bonuses, incentives, and salary packaging options.

Our culture promotes from within, with secondment opportunities and social events to keep life engaging.

Additional Information

We seek to improve daily—for our clients, community, and team. Our core values are:

• Great People: Caring, collaborative, inclusive, accountable, approachable, and authentic
• Big Hearts: Making positive impacts and meaningful connections
• Bold Ideas: Curiosity, courage, and evidence-based solutions

If you wish to discuss the role confidentially [quoting REF6900S] or express interest in a career with IPAR, contact our Talent Acquisition Lead, Grant Devlin.

You are welcome here.

Our team of over 3,500 Australians values diversity in life experiences, skills, and perspectives. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming people with disabilities, from diverse backgrounds, the LGBTQI community, veterans, carers, and Indigenous Australians. We support accessible recruitment processes.

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