Employment Consultant

Make a real impact by helping people with disability, injury or health conditions prepare for, find and keep meaningful employment.

About us

AXIS Employment is a leading provider of employment services in Western Victoria and South East South Australia, with a strong track record of helping local job seekers find meaningful work. Our mission is to inspire and empower people through employment

About the role

Our Western District team is seeking a passionate and motivated Employment Consultant to deliver tailored employment services under the new Inclusive Employment Assistance (IEA) program. Based in our Hamilton office this role involves working closely with participant and employers to achieve sustainable employment outcomes and promote inclusive workplaces.

Key ResponsibilitiesManaging a caseload of participants, you will build rapport and trust with each person and work to create a plan that will see them achieving their employment goals. This will entail:

• Delivering pre-employment supports (job search, resume help, interview help)

• Addressing vocational and non-vocational barriers to build work readiness

• Build strong relationships with local employers and broker job opportunities

• Providing ongoing support to help clients maintain long-term employment

• Conducting assessments and develop personalised job plans

• Maintaining compliance and accurate documentation

What You'll Bring

• Experience in employment services, disability, community services, or related field

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• Strong knowledge of vocational and non-vocational barriers to employment and strategies to address them

• Ability to motivate and support people with diverse needs

• Qualifications in a related area (or working towards) would be highly regarded

A National Police Check and Working with Childrens Check are manditory before commencing in this role.

You will also need to have a current drivers licence and hold a myGovID.

Benefits

In addition to working within a supportive team, and making a meaningful difference every day and our competitive starting annual salary of $69,487, our Staff Benefits Program also offers:

• a flexible, family-friendly work environment

• private use of a company car (which includes fuel and is completely tax free)

• private use of an iPhone 

• an additional 1% superannuation above the Super Guarantee

• salary packaging options

• 5 weeks annual leave for eligible staff

• 3 bonus days over Christmas

• eligibility for an annual staff bonus

• Employment Assistance Program

The total value of the package on offer is equivalent to $95,820

Please include both a resume and a cover letter. The letter should tell us why you would be a valuable addition to our team and speak to your experience/willingness to reverse market participants to local businesses.

Applications close on Monday, 6th of October at 9am but we reserve the right to shortlist and interview applicants prior to this date. We encourage you to be prompt submitting your application.

For any additional information regarding this position, contact Mark Hutchinson (Regional Manager for Western District) on

We believe that diversity enriches our work environment and enhances our ability to serve our participants and community effectively. AXIS Employment is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applicants of all background, abilities, gender identities, ethnicities and cultures to apply.