Job Description
Make a real impact by creating opportunities and changing lives
If you’re driven, confident engaging with employers, and motivated by achieving outcomes, this role gives you the chance to support people with disability and illness into meaningful employment while building strong commercial relationships across the Caloundra region.
Caloundra offers a strong mix of lifestyle and opportunity. With a growing local business community, diverse industries, and a supportive regional network, it’s an ideal environment for employer engagement and business development. The coastal setting provides a relaxed, accessible location to build relationships, meet employers face‑to‑face, and work closely with participants.
About the Role
The Employment Consultant role blends people support with sales, marketing, and business development. You’ll work directly with participants in the Inclusive Employment Australia program while actively promoting their skills to employers and generating new job opportunities.
This is a results‑driven position where your ability to influence hiring decisions, build employer networks, and market candidates effectively is central to success.
Key Responsibilities
Participant Coaching — Build strong relationships, understand employment goals, and prepare participants for job readiness.
Employer Engagement — Promote candidates to employers, advocate for inclusive hiring, and secure job placements.
Business Development — Identify new employment opportunities through cold calling, employer visits, and proactive outreach.
Outcome Delivery — Achieve KPI targets, maintain employer pipelines, and convert opportunities into sustainable placements.
Compliance & Administration — Manage documentation, appointments, and reporting in line with program requirements.
What Success Looks Like
Consistent employment outcomes for participants
A strong, active network of Caloundra employers
Achievement of KPI and placement targets
Long‑term, sustainable employment results
About You
Confident communicating with employers and building relationships
Experienced in sales, recruitment, business development, or customer‑facing roles
Motivated by targets and outcomes
Organised, resilient, and able to manage competing priorities
Passionate about supporting people facing barriers to employment
Why You’ll Value This Role
Base salary plus performance‑based incentives
Ongoing training and career development
Supportive team environment
Employee wellbeing program (EAP)
Purchased annual leave options
Paid parental leave
Funded Certificate IV in Community Services or Mental Health Peer Support (eligibility applies)
Service recognition benefits
Vehicle salary packaging through Maxxia
Requirements
Eligibility to work in Australia
Current driver’s licence and comprehensively insured vehicle
MyGovID (Standard level)
Ability to pass a National Police Check and Working with Children Check
Availability Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm
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