Vocational Advisor

13 hours ago


Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Nabenet Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year

If you are a passionate DES consultant ready for a new challenge, career progression, and more financial reward then join our team at Nabenet, a leading Occupational Rehabilitation Provider, where your skills in job placement, employer engagement and client motivation are not only recognised but celebrated.

We're proudly part of the award-winning Altius Group and offer a highly supportive, growth-focused environment where you'll feel empowered to reach your full potential.

Why Make the Move from DES to Nabenet?

  • More Money – Competitive salary + bonus structure that rewards performance
  • Career Growth – Clear progression pathways into consulting, mentoring, leadership and more
  • Structured Support – Comprehensive induction, on-the-job training and ongoing coaching
  • Work-Life Balance – Enjoy stability and structure without high caseload pressure
  • Your Experience Counts – Transfer your DES skills into meaningful injury management and job placement

About the role:

This is your chance to apply your case management experience in a fresh way, supporting injured workers to return to the workforce through vocational services under the WorkSafe scheme.

You'll be:

  • Helping clients find new employment after injury or illness
  • Actively marketing clients' skills to employers in the open labour market
  • Liaising with insurers, treating professionals, and employers to achieve return to work outcomes
  • Using your motivation and job matching skills to create real change

What you'll enjoy at Nabenet:

  • Generous professional development budget
  • Ongoing training tailored to your career goals
  • Career advancement opportunities across Nabenet and Altius Group
  • Social, health and wellbeing events throughout the year

We're looking for:

  • Strong understanding of employment services and the labour market
  • Experience motivating clients and achieving job placement outcomes
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Willingness to travel within the Ballarat and Metro regions
  • Experience in DES, employment services, or similar is highly valued

Bonus if you're:

  • A registered Rehabilitation Counsellor (ASORC), Psychologist, or Osteopath (AHPRA registered
  • Experienced in Occupational Rehabilitation, but we're happy to train the right employment services professionals

We're proud to be a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer, committed to responding to every applicant.


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