IEA Employment Consultant - Caulfield

APM Group is seeking an IEA Employment Consultant for its Caulfield, VIC site. The role is full-time and onsite, embedded in the Inclusive Employment Australia Program, and aims to help people with disability secure employment that can change their lives.

APM is a global health and human services organisation operating since 1994, with about 15,000 staff across 11 countries. The company emphasises development opportunities and a diverse, inclusive workplace.

If you’re driven by supporting others, enjoy building partnerships, and approach challenges with creativity and empathy, this could be the right fit.

Matching talent with opportunity in Caulfield

In this role you’ll guide participants with disability through every stage of employment, from preparation and job search to sustaining work long term.

You’ll help participants recognise their strengths, address barriers, and approach new roles with renewed confidence.

Creative problem solving will be important as you tailor pathways and ensure participants have the tools and support needed for success.

You’ll advocate for inclusive hiring practices and appropriate workplace adjustments, helping employers see the value of diverse teams.

Each placement will be celebrated and relationships with host organisations will be built to widen opportunities for others.

The essentials to bring to the role

To be considered, you’ll need to meet these must-haves.

• Eligibility to work in Australia
• A current driver’s licence and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle
• An active MyGovID at Standard level
• Willingness to complete a National Police Check
• Ability to obtain a Working with Children Check
• Available to work full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm

Nice-to-haves that could help you stand out

While these aren’t required, they can help you succeed in the role.

• Experience in fields such as sales, retail, call centre, hospitality, consulting, business development or administration, which demonstrates people skills and organisation
• Experience working with disability or inclusion programs is a bonus

Pay, benefits and practical details

The position offers a base salary plus performance-based incentives that reward your success, plus a range of development and wellbeing benefits.

APM provides ongoing training and career development, a supportive and inclusive team environment, and opportunities to celebrate milestones. You’ll also have access to the Employee Assistance Program, Purchased Annual Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and potential funding for a Certificate IV in Community Services or Mental Health Peer Support (eligibility criteria applies). There are service recognitions, the APM Family Hub, and salary packaging options through Maxxia.

Advice for applicants

Show in your resume how you’ve helped participants with disability prepare for and secure employment, including any work building partnerships with employers who value inclusion.

Demonstrate you can meet the must-haves by including evidence of eligibility to work in Australia, a valid driver’s licence with an insured vehicle, your MyGovID, and readiness to complete a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check.

Be ready to discuss a concrete example of using creative problem solving to overcome barriers and get a placement over the line, as well as a time you built a lasting connection with an employer.

When you’re interviewing, ask how the Caulfield site collaborates with local employers to drive inclusive hiring and what metrics define a successful placement, plus what opportunities exist for ongoing professional development.