Disability Employment Advocate

5 days ago

Sunshine Coast, Australia Tursa Employment & Training Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Make a Real Difference – Disability Employment Advocate (Maroochydore)

Join TURSA – Empowering Lives Through Employment

At TURSA, we believe employment is more than just a job — it's a powerful intervention that fosters financial independence, improves health and well-being, and transforms lives. We're currently seeking passionate individuals who are driven to make a meaningful impact by supporting people with disability into sustainable employment.

About TURSA

With over 30 years of experience, TURSA is a respected not-for-profit provider of Employment and Training Services. We proudly deliver programs for the Australian Government contracts, including:

  • Workforce Australia
  • Disability Employment Services (soon to be Inclusive Employment Australia)
  • Transition to Work
  • Registered Training Organisation (RTO) services

Our focus is to empower participants and create long-term employment outcomes that change lives.

Our Reach

From Forster in NSW to Noosaville in QLD, TURSA serves diverse communities with personalised support and exceptional customer service.

About the Role

As a Disability Employment Advocate (DEA) based in Maroochydore, you'll play a vital role in helping participants overcome barriers and achieve meaningful employment. Your responsibilities may include:

  • Case Management

    Support participants by identifying their strengths and challenges, developing tailored employment plans, and providing ongoing workplace support.
  • Employer Engagement

    Build strong relationships with local employers, create inclusive job opportunities, and match participants with roles that suit their skills and aspirations.
  • Training Delivery

    Facilitate pre-employment and on-the-job training for participants, and offer customised training to employers to foster inclusive workplaces.

Why Join TURSA?

We value our team and offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being:

  • Highly Competitive Above Award Salaries
  • Monthly Performance Bonuses
  • 25% Annual Leave Loading
  • Long Service Leave after 5 years

  • Work-Life Balance Initiatives – choice of the following work options

  • 9-day Fortnight with flexible RDO (8-hour days), or

  • 4-Day Work Week (9-hour days)

  • Generous Salary Packaging – up to $18550 can be taken as an additional tax-free component of salary

  • Novated Leasing Options
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Fully Funded Professional Development

What We're Looking For

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. You might come from recruitment, community services, emergency services, banking, retail, hospitality, or customer service if you're empathetic, resilient, and motivated to help others achieve their goals, we want to hear from you.

Key skills and attributes:

  • Strong relationship-building skills with participants and employers
  • Effective conflict resolution and negotiation abilities
  • Excellent communication – both written and verbal
  • Highly organised with solid administrative skills
  • The ability to achieve outstanding employment results in a performance focused environment

Previous experience in Employment Services is a desirable but not essential.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidates will need to undergo:

  • Australian Federal Police Check
  • Working with Children Check

Ready to make a difference?

Apply now and be part of a team that's changing lives through employment.

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