Employment Engagement & Partnerships Specialist
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Job Summary
Employment Engagement & Partnerships Specialist (All Melbourne VIC)
Build Real Careers & Make a Tangible Difference Join Our Employment Team
About Ability Works
Ability Works is an award-winning non-profit organisation based in Kew (VIC) dedicated to creating meaningful employment pathways for people with disabilities and those facing employment barriers. Through our social enterprises Employment Services and Inclusive Design programs we deliver on our mission: Purpose Through Employment.
We partner with individuals to uncover their unique strengths and capabilities then work directly with employers to create tailored roles that lead to sustainable fulfilling employment. Were breaking down barriers in recruitment and building inclusive workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.
The Role: Engagement & Partnerships Specialist
Join our Employment Services team as an Employment Engagement & Partnerships Specialist. Youll work one-on-one with individuals and their support networks discovering their talents and interests then actively engage with local employers to design and negotiate real jobs that align with both person and workplace.
Your day-to-day will involve:
Building relationships with individuals in their own environments to understand their aspirations skills and career goals
Undertaking comprehensive evidence-based training in Customised Employment methodology and practices
Directly engaging with businesses from startups to established enterprises to identify opportunities and negotiate customised roles
Supporting individuals to gain real workplace experience aligned with their interests
Playing a key role in Ability Works new Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) program and our NDIS-funded services
Completing clear timely documentation and ensuring full compliance with IEA requirements
Promoting Customised Employment to schools support coordinators NDIS planners and family networks through presentations webinars and community engagement
Contributing to the growth of inclusive employment practices across Victoria
About You
Were looking for engaged motivated professionals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. You bring genuine empathy excellent communication skills and the confidence to represent peoples interests in conversations with employers.
Essential Requirements:
Current NDIS Working With Children Check or the ability to obtain one
Valid Drivers License and access to reliable transport
Strong belief that everyone has employment potential
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals and organisations
Cultural awareness and commitment to building inclusive teams
Your Background (any of these or something similar):
We welcome applicants from diverse professional and personal backgrounds including:
Disability support mental health allied health or community development
Social work occupational therapy or education
Sales customer relationship management or business development roles
Project coordination
Community engagement mentoring or youth work
Lived experience of disability or employment barriers
Prior employment services (DES) experience is not required; we provide comprehensive training.
Desirable Qualities:
Formal qualifications in Community Services Allied Health Disability Studies or related fields
Previous experience working with people with disabilities or supporting people facing barriers
Experience in recruitment HR or employer engagement
Knowledge of local business community and networks
Were also interested in receiving applications from individuals based in Frankston/Mornington Peninsula & Hume/Melton regions with multiple roles available across our hub-and-spoke community hub model.
Why Join Us
Work with an experienced supportive team delivering evidence-based employment outcomes
Access comprehensive professional development and training in Customised Employment
Flexible working arrangements to balance your professional and personal commitments
Make a real measurable difference in peoples lives every single day
Be part of a growing innovative program leading change in disability employment
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 Engagement & Partnerships Specialist Recruitment Support or call.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Employee Orientation
- Public Health
- Account Management
- VersionOne
- Conflict Management
- Project Management
- Relationship Management
- Team Management
- Customer relationship management
- Human Resources
- Public Speaking
