Employment Development Consultant

About The Role

The Employment Development Consultant (EDC) is responsible for supporting job placement and labour‑market engagement for unemployed participants living with MS and other progressive neurological conditions under our IEA contract. The role focuses on helping participants secure meaningful employment within the open labour market that aligns with their goals.

This position works closely with the Employment Support Services Manager and the Employment Support Allied Health Clinicians to ensure participants receive coordinated, high‑quality support that leads to the best possible employment outcomes.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage and maintain an active caseload of approximately 20-25 participants, ensuring consistent engagement and progress.
• Secure suitable employment opportunities for individuals with progressive neurological conditions, tailored to their goals and circumstances.
• Conduct job‑seeker assessments in collaboration with allied health clinicians to identify vocational goals and barriers.
• Prepare and refine job‑search materials, including resumes, cover letters and application documents.
• Actively job‑seek on behalf of participants and provide regular, targeted job referrals.
• Reverse‑market participants to employers across both visible and hidden job markets.
• Build and maintain strong employer relationships, supported by an up‑to‑date employer database and scheduled follow‑ups.
• Facilitate ongoing participant appointments, training, development activities and work‑experience opportunities.
• Monitor and support both employer and employee during job placement, ensuring sustainable employment outcomes.
• Maintain accurate case notes and contractual documentation

Must-haves

• Proven success placing job seekers with disabilities into sustainable employment.
• Strong track record of meeting targets and achieving employment outcomes.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to engage participants and employers.
• NDIS Workers Screening check and Workers Orientation Module Certificate

Nice-to-haves

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience within the Employment Services, Training, Rehabilitation, or Community Services or a similar type sector
• Cert IV in Employment Services or Cert III in Disability Services

About MSWA

We exist to make a real and lasting difference to the lives of Western Australians - whatever their needs, whatever their neuro condition. The difference each and every one of our team makes can be felt in thousands of homes across the state.

Our collective efforts enable us to continue meeting the ever-growing demand for our allied health services, accommodation, and Services Centres across the state, as well as our contributions to critical neuro research throughout the world, across the country and importantly right here in Western Australia.

Let us tell you a little about what you’ll get in return for joining our team:

• Flexible Work Arrangements: We value your input in creating a work schedule that benefits everyone.
• Salary Packaging: Use some of your salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax.
• Growth Opportunities: A career that helps you grow via structured training (that we will pay for) makes a big difference.
• Generous Leave Benefits: We understand the importance of time and offer a variety of leave options including leave loading, parental leave, blood donor leave, and grandparents leave, among others.
• Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy savings on a wide range of local and national brands.
• Health and Wellbeing Perks: Benefit from our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program and substantial healthcare provider discounts.

Do you believe in life not limits?

If you do and are prepared to join us in making a significant impact, apply now and let’s discuss what life at MSWA could look like for you.

For a confidential conversation, please email ***email_hidden***.