Employment Consultant

Posted: 12/06/ Closing Date: 22/06/ Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Warrnambool Lava Street Job Category: Community Services and Development

Who is are-able?

At are-able, we recognise the unique strengths and perspectives that each person brings.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace — where ideas thrive, innovation grows, and people feel valued. Our organisation champions meaningful impact, professional growth, and a healthy balance between work and family.

With over 30 years of deep community connection, we continue to transform lives and foster opportunities. We are driven by our mission to do more for more people in more communities. We break barriers, challenge stereotypes, and create an environment where everyone's abilities are not only recognised but nurtured.

Why choose to work with are-able?

are-able is proud to be a Winner of the Australian Business Award for Employer of Choice. We foster a positive, high performing team culture built on respect, empathy, integrity and innovation. We seek passionate individuals who are driven to make a real difference in people's lives.

In return for your valued contribution, we offer:

• A family-friendly organisational culture with true work-life balance
• Attractive salary packaging to maximise your take home pay
• Me Days and bonus Christmas leave - additional leave days each year

Join us and be part of a team making a real impact in communities across Australia.

Job Description

These positions are suited to those that enjoy a fast-paced, target driven workplace where no two days are the same.

It is both a challenging and highly rewarding work environment perfect for people who have come from a customer-focused sector and looking for the stability of a full-time role with regular hours.

About the role

As an Employment Consultant, your role is to help people requiring Disability Employment Services (DES) find ongoing and meaningful employment. You will be provided with a comprehensive induction and training program to help you in this role.

In an average week you will:

• Work with jobseekers to uncover their interests, passions and skills. Help them build their confidence and undertake additional training to become job ready to apply for suitable roles.
• Provide post-placement support to jobseekers who have found employment, providing support mechanisms to ensure they thrive in the workplace.
• Develop relationships with local businesses and organisations. Approach local employers on behalf of jobseekers; confidence in proactively promoting our organisation and our jobseekers is key.
• Ensure that all jobseekers paperwork is completed, 30% of the role is administration.
• Feel the thrill of helping someone find an employment opportunity that will change their life.

Desired Skills and Experience

You will receive full training to help you gain all the knowledge and skills required to become an Employment Consultant, however, there are a few skills that great Employment Consultant's possess:

• They are engaging and a people-person, keen to learn more about others and have a knack for making others feel comfortable in their presence.
• They are resilient, things don't always go to plan – when this happens, they are able to put challenges aside and keep moving forward.
• They are confident and happy to go out and meet with employers to advocate for jobseekers.
• They understand performance framework – this role has targets that must be met and hopefully exceeded.
• They have solid administration skills, computer literacy and strong attention to detail.
• They're innovative and will engage with local employers, creating job opportunities that may not have otherwise existed.
• They have great customer service skills and a motivating personality to inspire participants to find work.
• They're a team player. Yes, you've got your own targets, however, successful employment consultants look out for one another, they share ideas and understand that the end goal is to find employment for all jobseekers.

The Feel-Good Parts

At are-able, every dollar of profit goes back into the communities we serve. Through the are-able Foundation, donations, and sponsorships, we've contributed over $1.6 million since 2004.

We are a values-driven organisation, guided by:

• Integrity – We're honest, transparent, and accountable.
• Respect – We celebrate diversity and empower individuals.
• Empathy – We understand different perspectives to create real solutions.
• Innovation – We embrace fresh ideas to make a lasting impact.

We are committed to inclusion and welcome applications from First Nations people, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, mature-age workers, and the LGBTIQA+ community.

Join us and be part of something bigger.

If you need assistance applying, please contact [email protected].

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