Senior Employment Consultant

The Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) team in Latrobe Valley, VIC is looking for a Senior Employment Consultant, to join the team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Employment Consultant looking to take the next step toward leadership while also driving employer engagement and participant outcomes. About the Role You'll work alongside Employment Consultants to enhance their employer engagement capabilities, helping them identify opportunities, have more effective employer conversations, and build lasting relationships that lead to sustainable employment outcomes for participants. The successful candidate will bring strong employer engagement experience and a passion for developing others while creating opportunities across the Latrobe Valley region. Key Responsibilities - Partner with the Business Manager to coach, mentor and support Employment Consultants to achieve sustainable employment outcomes. - Support the onboarding and development of new Employment Consultants, helping them build capability and confidence in their role. - Drive accountability, consistency, and performance across the team. - Work alongside Employment Consultants to strengthen their employer engagement skills, including prospecting, networking, and relationship management. - Lead by example in building and maintaining relationships with local employers, industry groups, and community stakeholders. - Identify vacancies, work trial opportunities, and employment pathways for participants across the region. - Support the team to convert employer relationships into meaningful and sustainable employment outcomes. - Share best practice approaches and provide hands-on coaching to help Employment Consultants build their own employer networks. - Assist with reporting, compliance requirements, and operational activities as required. - Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture.What We're Looking For - Proven experience in employer engagement, business development, recruitment, account management, or employment services. - Demonstrated ability to develop strong employer relationships and generate employment opportunities. - Experience coaching, mentoring, or leading others to achieve outcomes. - Strong communication, networking, and relationship-building skills. - A collaborative approach, with a passion for developing the capability of others. - Ability to influence, motivate, and support a team in a fast-paced environment. - Strong organisation, administration, and time management skills. - Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.Requirements To be successful in this role, you must: - Be eligible to work in Australia. - Hold a current driver's licence and have access to a comprehensively insured vehicle. - Be willing to complete a Criminal History Check. - Be able to obtain a Working with Children Check. - Be able to secure a MyID to standard strength.Why Join APM? At APM, performance and purpose go hand in hand. You'll be rewarded with a competitive salary, generous incentive opportunities, career development pathways into leadership, extensive learning programs, and the chance to make a genuine difference in people's lives through sustainable employment outcomes.