Employment Coach

7 days ago

Hunter Valley Lookout New South Wales, Australia The Mai-Wel Group Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

Mai-Wel is proud to be part of the new
Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA),
a fresh approach to supporting people with disability, injury or health condition to find sustainable employment. This is an exciting time as they launch new sites across the Upper & Lower Hunter region. We're looking for motivated people who are ready to make a real difference.

As an
Employment Coach
, you'll walk alongside participants, helping them explore their skills, strengths and opportunities, and building pathways to meaningful work.

Locations: Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens & Singleton

About The Role

  • Provide hands on coaching and case management to participants.
  • Support people to identify career goals, build confidence and connect to training or skill development opportunities.
  • Partner with local employers to create inclusive job opportunities, and workplace modifications where needed.
  • Address both vocational and non-vocational barriers by linking participants to appropriate services.
  • Maintain regular face-to-face contact, track progress and keep accurate records in line with compliance requirements.
  • Contribute to a positive, participant-focused culture within Mai-Wel's Employment Services team.

About you

  • Passionate about supporting people with disability or disadvantage into work.
  • A strong communicator who can build trusting relationships with participants, families, employers, and community partners.
  • Organised, proactive, and adaptable in a performance-based environment.
  • Tech-savvy with the ability to manage caseloads, reporting and compliance systems.

Skills & Experience
Essential:

  • Certificate III (or higher) in Employment Services, Community Services, Disability, or related field.
  • Understanding of the challenges faced by people with disability or disadvantage when seeking employment.
  • Ability to positively navigate challenges, resolve concerns, and provide tailored support that helps people with disability overcome barriers to employment
  • Collaborative team player with a genuine commitment to fostering a positive and supportive culture
  • Goal oriented with consistent achievement of KPIs and business performance expectations
  • Current driver's licence.

  • Desirable:

  • Previous experience in employment services, DES, or disability support.

  • Knowledge of the local labour market and strong employer networks.

What's on offer

  • Join a values driven, community-focused organisation
  • Play a key role in shaping a new program in the Hunter
  • Ongoing professional and career development
  • Competitive pay with NFP salary packaging
  • Flexible work options

Ready to Apply?
Hunter Recruitment Group is proud to partner with Mai-Wel in recruiting for this impactful role.

�� Interested candidates should submit their
resume and a cover letter
outlining their motivation and addressing the criteria.

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