Senior Employment Consultant

About the role

The Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) team in the Latrobe Valley, VIC is looking for a Senior Employment Consultant to join the team. It suits an experienced Employment Consultant who wants to move toward leadership while driving employer engagement and participant outcomes. You will work alongside Employment Consultants to help them identify opportunities, hold more effective employer conversations and build lasting relationships that lead to sustainable employment.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with the Business Manager to coach, mentor and support Employment Consultants in achieving sustainable employment outcomes.
• Support the onboarding and development of new Employment Consultants, helping them build capability and confidence.
• Drive accountability, consistency and performance across the team.
• Strengthen employer engagement skills, including prospecting, networking and relationship management.
• Build and maintain relationships with local employers, industry groups and community stakeholders.
• Identify vacancies, work trial opportunities and employment pathways for participants across the region.
• Convert employer relationships into meaningful, sustainable employment outcomes.
• Share best practice and give hands-on coaching to help consultants build their own employer networks.
• Assist with reporting, compliance and operational activities as required.

Required profile

• Proven experience in employer engagement, business development, recruitment, account management or employment services.
• Demonstrated ability to develop employer relationships and generate employment opportunities.
• Experience coaching, mentoring or leading others.
• Eligible to work in Australia; holds a current driver's licence and access to a fully insured vehicle.
• Willing to complete a Criminal History Check, obtain a Working with Children Check and secure a MyID to standard strength.

Required skills

• Strong communication, networking and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to influence, motivate and support a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Organisation, administration and time management skills.
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

What we offer

• A competitive salary and generous incentive opportunities.
• Career development pathways into leadership.
• Extensive learning programs.