Work with us, in a career that matters

About the position

We are on the lookout for an Employment Consultant, who is passionate about making a difference, to join our Employment Services team. This role will be supporting and engaging customers to find meaningful employment to people with disabilities and reduce barriers to employment. This is a full-time permanent position based in our Malaga and Coolbinia Locations.

As an Employment Consultant, you will:

• Assist job seekers in preparing for and securing employment through a variety of pre-employment activities
• Work collaboratively with jobseekers and employers to support the achievement of employment goals and opportunities
• Provide personalised assistance to enhance and develop job readiness
• Effectively manage a caseload of jobseekers whilst adhering to both the NDIS and DES service grant agreement and compliance requirements to maintain a high quality service
• Contribute to the growth of the service through successfully moving jobseekers through the various phases of the program

About You

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to build positive relationships with jobseekers, employers, the team and others
• Demonstrated experience in case management or relationship management
• Strong time management skills and the ability to manage competing administration tasks effectively with a high attention to detail.
• Strong computer literacy
• Actively contribute to the overall performance and success of the service
• Previous experience in delivering employment support is desirable
• A relevant post-secondary or tertiary qualification (for example Marketing, Disability Services, or Human Services) is desirable
• Right to work in Australia with ability to obtain National Police Check, Working with Children’s check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, COVID-19 Vaccinations

At Ability WA, we care about finding the right people to join us hence encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet 100% of our selection requirements.

Benefits
Along with a caring and values driven culture, we have some great benefits:

• Access to ongoing professional development through our depth of experience and shared knowledge
• Increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to a maximum of $18,550
• A flexible employee benefits offering which includes Employee Assistance Program, Private Health Insurance and Workplace Banking Program discounts
• A strong employee listening culture which provides regular opportunities to provide your feedback and make improvements to our organisation
• Flexible working arrangements
• A genuine and supportive team culture

 Applications close Friday 10th January 2025

For any questions please contact Domenic Crouch on Domenic.Crouch@abilitywa.com.au or 1300 106 106.

‘We reserve the right to extend or withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date’

Ability WA is committed to empowering all people to realise their abilities and thrive in their communities. We embrace the unique strengths of every person within our organisation and welcome people of all backgrounds, abilities, gender identities, ethnicities and cultures as we continue to grow our diverse workforce.

Ability WA focuses on sourcing high calibre candidates through direct recruitment campaigns. Please do not send unsolicited agency CVs or contact Ability WA staff regarding unsolicited CVs