Workplace Support Specialist

3 days ago

Preston, Australia Endeavour Foundation Full time

Support people with intellectual disability to thrive in open employment
- Build strong employer partnerships and drive inclusive workplaces
- $75,000 + super + salary packaging + flexible work options

**Make possibilities a reality for people with intellectual disability.**

Join Endeavour Foundation as we transform inclusive employment outcomes across Australia.

**What is Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA)?**

Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) is a national employment program led by Endeavour Foundation that empowers people with intellectual disability to prepare for, gain and sustain meaningful open employment. It focuses on person-centred support, employer engagement, and creating lasting inclusion in the workforce.

**About the Role**

As a **Workplace Support Specialist**, you’ll play a vital role in helping people with intellectual disability maintain sustainable employment by providing tailored post-placement support and partnering with employers to create inclusive, thriving workplaces.

You’ll work closely with both job seekers and employers to design and deliver solutions that reduce turnover, improve retention, and support successful long-term employment outcomes.

**What You’ll Be Doing**
- Provide tailored support to job seekers and employers to ensure sustainable employment outcomes.
- Identify and implement interventions that reduce employment risks and enhance inclusion.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with employers to promote long-term partnerships.
- Coordinate diversity training and customised employment solutions where needed.
- Monitor progress, document support activities, and meet key performance milestones.

**What You’ll Bring**
- Experience supporting people with intellectual disability in employment, education, or community services.
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proven ability to deliver customer-centric, outcome-focused support.
- Commercial acumen and understanding of workforce planning and diversity initiatives.
- Qualifications or experience in employment services, training, or community development (highly desirable).

**Benefits and Perks**
- Salary Packaging Benefits Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free.
- In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc).
- Two weeks paid training and onboarding.
- An Employee Assistance Program - a free and confidential counselling service available to all staff and their family members.
- Discounts on Corporate Private Health Insurance Plans, white goods, and appliances.
- Discounted family gym memberships through Fitness Passport.
- Paid Parental Leave.
- Reward and Recognition Program.

Endeavour Foundation is one of Australia’s largest employers of people living with disability. Our people live and breathe our purpose every day, with flexible working, great perks, and work/life balance. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive culture where our employees can grow, learn, and do their best work. Our purpose is simple: make possibility a reality.

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