Employment Coach, APM Futures

Job Description

About APM

APM is a global health and human services organisation transforming lives since 1994. Be part of a 15,000-strong team across 11 countries, empowering people of all abilities to lead independent and fulfilling lives. Thrive with us, benefiting from exceptional career growth and development opportunities across our global network of brands.

When you join APM, there's an opportunity to grow your career across multiple brands and geographies. We employ staff in over 400 offices across all states of Australia.

Location: Kotara, NSW

About the Role

As an Employment Coach within APM Futures, you will provide tailored employment support to NDIS Participants, Early school leavers etc, empowering them to achieve their vocational goals and build sustainable career pathways.

You will be motivating, mentoring and supporting personal growth, helping your participants to develop and establish their vocational identity, tailoring their supports to their individual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored, hands-on support to a small group of participants, ensuring a highly consultative and responsive approach to individual needs.
• Provide mentorship that fosters personal growth, encourages skill development, and enhances participants' capacity for meaningful employment.
• Offer person-centred assistance to individuals transitioning from school to work, supporting their journey with empathy and strategic guidance.
• Facilitate workplace integration by providing on-site support once employment commences, helping participants adjust and thrive in their roles.
• Collaborate with employers to offer consultation and support, promoting inclusive practices and sustainable employment outcomes.
• Design and implement personalized learning strategies that scaffold each student's transition from school to further education, training, or employment.
• Advise students on meaningful post-school pathways, helping them build functional and fulfilling lives aligned with their strengths and aspirations.
• Engage directly with students through school-based sessions, while also offering services within community settings and APM offices.
• Conduct dynamic workshops covering topics such as employer networking, personal development, skill building, social-emotional learning, and career planning.

Qualifications & Requirements

We welcome applicants from diverse professional backgrounds, including Youth Services, NDIS, Community Services, and Employment Services. The ideal candidate is a resilient, resourceful problem solver who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people with disabilities as they pursue employment opportunities.

Essential Criteria:

• Eligibility to work in Australia
• Current driver's licence and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification
• Willingness to undergo a Criminal History Check
• Ability to obtain a Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Commitment to completing the NDIS Worker Orientation Module prior to commencement
• Flexibility to travel as required to support service delivery and participant engagement
• Availability to work full-time, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Desirable Qualifications:

• Certificate IV in Mental Health, Community Services, Youth Work, Nursing, or any Allied Health discipline (preferred but not mandatory)

The work you do is Momentous Enjoy our employee benefits…

• EAP | Employee Wellbeing Program
• Purchased Annual Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Service recognitions
• APM Family Hub
• Maxxia | Vehicle salary packaging

When you join APM, there's an opportunity to grow your career in Human Services, across multiple global brands and geographies. You can expect a great work-life balance, extensive learning opportunities, and employee benefits. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others, who rely on our services.

At APM we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures including indigenous peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people with a disability.

Join us as we continue to #enablebetterlives