Refugee & Disability Employment Specialist
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Job Summary
About the RoleThe Refugee & Disability Employment Specialist is a frontline role within the Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) program. Reporting to the Hubs Manager youll work collaboratively with the Refugee Disability Employment Advocate Refugee Disability Community Advocate and Post Placement Support teams to deliver holistic participant-centred employment this role youll work directly with referred job seekers to identify their employment goals and support them to overcome individual barriers using a strengths-based and holistic approach. Your focus will be on securing sustainable employment outcomes that align with each participants aspirations abilities and across the full SSI IEA service delivery model youll support participants in both flexible and intensive streams adapting your approach throughout job preparation placement and on-the-job support the IEA DEED framework youll ensure compliance with mutual obligations while maintaining strong participant engagement. Youll also proactively engage in reverse marketing and job carving working with employers to create tailored employment opportunities that match participant role includes delivering one-on-one and group-based support connecting participants to relevant training targeted interventions and ongoing coaching. Through this integrated approach youll empower individuals to build confidence improve workforce readiness and achieve meaningful long-term employment Looking for People Who:Hold qualifications in Community Services Mental Health or related fields (highly regarded)Are passionate about supporting people with disability to achieve long-term employment outcomesHave strong communication and engagement skills with the ability to build trust and meaningful connectionsBring experience in employment services or case management (desirable but not essential)Are comfortable working in performance-driven environments and self-motivated to achieve goalsAre digitally confident with sound skills in Microsoft Office and navigating internal systemsContribute your lived experience of disability or your cultural and linguistic background to help us better represent and support the diverse communities we Join UsYoull be part of a respected organisation thats committed to inclusive employment professional growth and community impact. Youll thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment working alongside people with disability to help shape their future packaging options for our full-time employees to receive up to $15900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay!Access tomeal and entertainment benefits of up to $2650through salary packagingEnjoy industry-leading flexible working arrangements including a9-day fortnight for full-time employees designed to support balance wellbeing and productivityAccess to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and to our inhouse wellbeing programsReady to Make a DifferenceIf this sounds like you wed love to hear from you!About our Recruitment ProcessSSI Group is strongly committed to actively safeguarding children and young people and providing a safe environment for them to thrive. We ensure children and young peoples safety and wellbeing is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of everyone at SSI whether they interact directly or indirectly with children and young people. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of Commitment to DiversitySSI strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples culturally and linguistically diverse groups the LGBTIQ community veterans refugees and people with ApplyIf excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the close Friday 20 February 2026If you would like more information on the recruitment process please contact the talent acquisition team @ call us at0.A recruitment pool may be created for permanent and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available in the is a Disability Confident Recruiter and our Talent Acquisition team can assist in; providing alternative formats to apply making adjustments to the recruitment process (including the application form) and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks. Should you require adjustments please email us note we will be scheduling interviews as applications come in so please apply urgently if you believe this role aligns with your goals and value Accountability Inclusion and Respect.
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Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
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Explore SSI’s human services empowering communities with settlement support, disability programs, community engagement initiatives, training and employment.
