Job Description
Create opportunities. Change lives. Build a career with purpose.
If you’re passionate about helping people with barriers secure meaningful employment — and you have a talent for matching individuals with the right job — this role is your chance to make a genuine difference.
We’re looking for our next Employment Consultant to join our Blair Athol SA team within the Inclusive Employment Australia Program. Our Blair Athol site is conveniently located, easily accessible, and offers on‑site parking for a smooth start to every day.
Who We Are
APM is a global human services organisation transforming lives since 1994. With a team of over 16,000 across 11 countries, we empower people of all abilities to live independent, fulfilling lives. When you join APM, you join a network of opportunity, growth, and purpose.
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
Success comes from balancing genuine people support with confident employer engagement and outcome delivery.
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
You are:
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
Why You’ll Love Working at Blair Athol
This isn’t a typical desk job — it’s about breaking barriers, creating opportunities, and supporting people with disability to thrive.
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
You will have:
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
