Employment Counsellor

Melbourne - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Employment Counsellor Customised Employment

Ability Works is a leading provider of tailored employment opportunities for people living with disability. We help individuals discover their potential build pride and purpose through work and achieve meaningful sustainable employment in mainstream roles. Our Customised Employment approach combines deep insight into each persons interests and strengths with proactive engagement with employerscreating jobs where none existed before.

Were looking for a passionate Employment Counsellor to join our growing Customised Employment team and help transform lives through work.

About the role

Working alongside qualified Counsellors youll explore what matters most to each individualtheir interests passions skills and goalsthen use those insights to connect with employers and create tailored employment opportunities. Youll deliver one-on-one employment counselling coordinate with families and support networks and work to achieve sustainable mainstream employment outcomes. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on problem-solving relationship building and making a real social impact.

Location: We are looking for applicants from across Melbourne to service our community outreach locations.

Employment type: Full-Time

What youll do

Deliver employment counselling using self-determination and Customised Employment methodology to help individuals with disability secure meaningful mainstream work
Promote the Customised Employment service generating referrals and building strong community partnerships
Complete detailed case notes reports and quarterly reviews keeping individuals and their families informed and engaged throughout the process
Deliver presentations and webinars on employment counselling Customised Employment and inclusive hiring practices
Contribute to service planning decision-making marketing materials (using Canva) and social media promotions
Ensure NDIS practice standards and code of conduct are upheld and maintain a safe inclusive and respectful workplace culture
Performance targets: 50% of clients placed into mainstream employment after 6 months of counselling; 75% after 12 months.

About you

Essential

University degree in Counselling (or related field such as social work community services or psychology)
Certified Counselling registration (ACA Australian Counselling Association or PACFA The Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia)
Formal qualifications or experience working with people with disability and/or barriers to employment
Current Victorian drivers licence and NDIS Worker Screening clearance
Level 2 First Aid (or willingness to obtain)
Competency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook) and client management software
Strong relationship-building conflict management and communication skillsable to have difficult conversations with empathy and respect

Desirable

Lived experience in the area of disability or mental health
Working knowledge of the NDIS including funding models support coordination and practice standards

Why join Ability Works

Our values Adaptive Empowering Inclusive Outcomes-Focused and Uplifting arent just words; they shape how we work every day. Youll be part of a collaborative innovative team that celebrates diversity supports continuous learning and genuinely believes in the power of employment to change lives.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Ability Works actively welcomes applications from:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

People with disabilities

Culturally and linguistically diverse communities (CALD)

Mature-aged workers and career changers

LGBTQIA individuals

People with lived experience of disadvantage or employment barriers

We provide recruitment adjustments to ensure your full participation in the application process. Need support Contact Kim at with the subject line Employment Counsellor Recruitment Support or call.

Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Counsellor Customised EmploymentAbility Works is a leading provider of tailored employment opportunities for people living with disability. We help individuals discover their potential build pride and purpose through work and achieve meaningful sustainable employment in mainstream roles....