Ongoing Support Consultant, Disability Employment Services

Why join APM?

APM is a global health and human services organisation transforming lives since 1994. Be part of a 15,000-strong team across 11 countries, empowering people of all abilities to lead independent and fulfilling lives. Thrive with us, benefiting from exceptional career growth and development opportunities across our global network of brands.

About The Role…

As an Ongoing Support Consultant at APM, you will be providing guidance to both our participants and their employers, to ensure the best success with their new careers.

Reporting to the Business Manager at our APM office in Bundaberg, you will work closely with stakeholders, to deliver tailored employment solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to our participants and employers to maintain sustainable and ongoing employment.
• Think outside the box and resolve challenges for both parties as they arise.
• Help employers provide a suitable and positive work environment for our participants & provide guidance on workplace modifications.
• Effectively manage a caseload of Ongoing Support participants
• Overcome objections and break down employment barriers that exist for people with disability.
• Preparation of and involvement in Ongoing Support Assessments
• Collating and preparing documentary evidence in line with contractual guidelines.
• Actively engage with participants to positively advocate the APM brand
  
  

Am I suited to being an Employment Consultant with APM’s Disability Employment Services?

We hire people with who are driven, and solution focused with a can-do approach. Individuals that demonstrate empathy and compassion towards those with disability, injury and/or barriers to employment. People who are motivated to go above and beyond for their participants, have excellent communication skills and can demonstrate composure and adaptability through the day-to-day challenges of the role.

We provide full training, and we'll help you turn your transferable skills into a new career in Employment Services.

To be considered, you will have...

• Eligibility to work in Australia
• A current driver’s licence and a comprehensively insured vehicle
• A MyGovID (Standard level)
• Willing to complete a National Police Check
• Able to pass a Working with Children Check
• Available to work Full-Time Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
  
  

The work you do is Momentous! Enjoy our employee benefits…

• EAP | Employee Wellbeing Program
• Purchased Annual Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Service recognitions
• APM Family Hub
• Maxxia | Vehicle salary packaging
  
  

When you join APM, there’s an opportunity to grow your career in Human Services, across multiple global brands and geographies. You can expect a great work-life balance, extensive learning opportunities, and employee benefits. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others, who rely on our services.  

At APM we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures including indigenous peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people with a disability.

Join us as we continue to enable better lives!