To join our Blair Athol SA team within the Inclusive Employment Australia Program, we are looking for an Employment Consultant.
About the Role
This is a dynamic role blending people support, sales, relationship building, and administration. Every day, you'll help participants overcome barriers, build confidence, and secure long‐term employment.
You Will
- Support participants (including those with disability, injury, or long‐term unemployment) to become job‐ready
- Market candidates to employers and generate new job opportunities
- Build strong relationships with local businesses to create sustainable employment pathways
- Drive employment outcomes through proactive engagement and advocacy
Key Responsibilities
- Build strong relationships with participants to understand their goals
- Coach participants to be job‐ready and interview confident
- Assist with resumes, job search strategies, and training pathways
- Advocate for participants and secure job placements
- Generate new opportunities through cold calls, employer visits, and business development
- Maintain a strong employer pipeline and convert opportunities into placements
- Promote the value of inclusive recruitment
- Negotiate job trials, work experience, and wage subsidies
- Achieve KPI targets across placements and engagement
- Manage compliance, documentation, and participant progress
- Celebrate milestones and successful outcomes
What Success Looks Like
- Strong employment outcomes
- A growing network of engaged employers
- Consistent achievement of KPIs
- Long‐term placements that genuinely change lives
About You
- A confident communicator and relationship builder
- Experienced in sales, business development, recruitment, or customer‐facing roles
- Passionate about helping people overcome barriers
- Resilient, target‐driven, and motivated by outcomes
- Organised and able to manage competing priorities
Benefits
- Base salary + performance incentives
- Ongoing training and career development
- Supportive, inclusive team culture
- Celebrations and recognition for milestones
- Employee Assistance Program
- Purchased Annual Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Funded Certificate IV in Community Services or Mental Health Peer Support (eligibility applies)
- Service recognitions
- APM Family Hub
- Maxxia salary packaging
- On‐site parking at Blair Athol for easy daily access
To Be Considered
- Eligibility to work in Australia
- A current driver's licence and comprehensively insured vehicle
- A MyGovID (Standard level)
- Willingness to complete a National Police Check
- Ability to pass a Working with Children Check
- Availability to work full‐time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm
Employment Consultant in Port Adelaide employer: APM Employment Services
APM is an exceptional employer located in Merimbula, offering a dynamic work environment where you can make a real difference in people's lives. With a strong commitment to employee growth through ongoing training and development, as well as a supportive and inclusive culture, APM empowers its team to thrive while celebrating every success along the way. Join us to be part of a diverse community dedicated to transforming lives and creating meaningful employment opportunities for all.
