Career Advancement Specialist

6 days ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia APM Full time

About APM

We are a global health and human services organisation transforming lives since 1994. Our team of 15,000 professionals across 11 countries is dedicated to empowering people of all abilities to lead independent and fulfilling lives.

We thrive on exceptional career growth and development opportunities across our global network of brands.

As a Workforce Australia Employment Consultant at APM, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our participants (job seekers) to transform their lives.

You will report to the Business Manager at our APM office in Canberra and work closely with stakeholders, including employers and our participants, to deliver tailored employment solutions.

This exciting, challenging, inclusive, and rewarding role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, achieving great outcomes, and making a difference, together.

Key Responsibilities
  • Identify and Secure Employment Opportunities: Collaborate with local employers to create job openings for participants.
  • Support Participants in Becoming Job Ready: Help participants identify their skills and become employable.
  • Deliver Quality Service: Adhere to contractual and compliance requirements while delivering excellent service to participants.
  • Enhance Employability: Provide training and support services to enhance participants' employability.
  • Develop Personalised Job Plans: Create clear employment pathways for participants.
  • Maintain Positive Relationships: Build and maintain relationships with local employers and community groups.

We hire individuals who are driven, solution-focused, and have a can-do approach. If you have excellent communication skills and can demonstrate composure and adaptability through the day-to-day challenges of this role, we encourage you to apply.

We find that people with a background in sales, retail, call centre, hospitality, consulting, business development, and administration are well-suited for this role. We provide full training to help you turn your transferable skills into a new career in Employment Services.



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