Employment Consultant - Inclusive Employment Australia

Number of Positions Available:
1
ABOUT US
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
Looking for a role where you can grow, feel supported, and make a real difference in people's lives? Whether you're an experienced Employment Consultant or you're ready to bring your people skills from customer‑facing roles into a more meaningful career, this could be your next step.
At Employment Plus, you'll join a team that genuinely cares - about you and the people we support. Your work will help individuals with a disability, injury or health condition build confidence, independence and a future they can be proud of.
We're excited to welcome a new Employment Consultant to our Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) program. Unlike traditional employment services, IEA offers:
A smaller caseload, giving you time to build genuine relationships
A focus on quality outcomes, not volume
More hands‑on, personalised support and relationship building
You'll support people in the community living within Maitland and surrounding areas, working with individuals as they move toward sustainable employment.
Why you'll love working with us
Purpose with impact - every day, you'll help someone move closer to meaningful employment
Supportive culture - a collaborative team and leaders who want to see you thrive
Growth & learning - full training and mentoring to set you up for success
Balance built in - permanent full‑time role with a 9‑day fortnight or monthly RDO
Salary packaging perks - boost your take‑home pay with generous NFP benefits
What you'll be doing
This role can be fast-paced and requires you to stay organised and focused on outcomes, but you'll have strong support and clear systems to help you succeed.
A typical day might include:
Building supportive, motivating relationships with IEA participants
Helping people prepare resumes, job applications and interview skills
Connecting with local employers, identifying suitable opportunities and advocating for your participants
Providing ongoing support once someone starts work
Making referrals to training providers, allied health and community services
Keeping accurate records to ensure quality support
About you
You enjoy working with people and want to make a positive impact. You might be:
An experienced Employment Consultant looking for a more supportive, relationship‑focused program
Someone from a customer service background (call centre or face to face), HR, community services, teaching or other roles where you have demonstrated your ability to quickly build professional relationships, ready to step into a meaningful career where your people skills shine.
If you're a strong communicator, motivating, organised, resilient and calm under pressure, you'll thrive here. A driver's licence and your own car are required as you'll travel between sites across the region.
What we offer
Permanent fulltime role
Attractive remuneration with NFP salary packaging
Opportunity to work your fulltime hours across a 9‑day fortnight or accrue a monthly RDO
Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
Discounted fitness memberships, health insurance and retail offers
Purchased leave options
Access to 12 weeks paid parental leave
Up to 5 days paid Salvos volunteering leave
Free counselling and wellbeing initiatives
Long‑term career pathways across Employment Plus and the wider Salvation Army network
At Employment Plus, we value diversity and strive for inclusivity in our recruitment process. If you are a person with a disability and require an adjustment, such as alternative application methods, or if you have a general enquiry about a role, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at ••••@salvationarmy.org.au. Please specify the job title and location in the subject line.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check or relevant state equivalent. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration