Career Specialist
Tweed Heads - Australia
Job Summary
Purpose of the role
The Career Specialist plays a key role in supporting people with disabilities to achieve meaningful sustainable employment. This role works closely with participants to understand their strengths goals and barriers and provides tailored guidance coaching and practical support to build confidence job readiness and long-term career pathways.
Through a person-centred approach the Career Specialist develops individualised employment plans connects participants with suitable opportunities and partners with employers to create inclusive and supportive workplaces. The role contributes to positive participant outcomes while meeting program objectives and delivering a high-quality strengths-based service experience.
At Omnia Inclusive its more than just a job.
Its an opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation that values diversity innovation and the chance to make a meaningful impact every day. We take pride in our diverse workforce which brings together people with varied life experiences languages and cultures. By joining us youll be investing in a career you can be truly proud of in a company that genuinely cares about its people and the lives we help transform.
About the role
A Career Specialist provides support to Participants to identify strengths areas of development and appropriate strategies to support them in achieving meaningful long-term employment.
The Career Specialist provides tailored support to the Participant through the initial engagement to build trust assess their capabilities areas of strength career aspirations and any barriers to build a comprehensive job plan.
The Career Specialist also proactively utilises the career pathway framework to determine the most appropriate support package that will provide a positive customer experience for the participant and transition them to job readiness.
Were looking for people with expertise and a genuine commitment to supporting others into meaningful employment opportunities. Experience in employment services or NDIS will be considered and qualifications in employment services career development or community services would be highly regarded. A targeted induction and training program will also be offered.
To thrive in this role we are looking for:
Resilience strong problem-solving and planning skills
Experience in disability employment or an understanding of the barriers faced by individuals with disability in accessing employment
A track record of meeting or exceeding KPIs
The ability to work autonomously and be self-motivated
Strong digital literacy skills
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Strong administration and attention to detail
Passionate about making a meaningful impact through employment
The ability to create and foster meaningful relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
A current drivers licence and the ability to travel within the region
Who we are
For over 30 years weve been one of Australias leading Disability Employment Service providers and Youth NDIS specialists operating across NSW QLD and the ACT. We empower individuals with disabilities to find meaningful employment while supporting businesses in creating inclusive and thriving workplaces.
Why join the Omnia Inclusive Team
At Omnia Inclusive making a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities is at the heart of what we do. Our team is built on passion support and collaboration but we also know that people do their best work when they feel valued. Thats why we offer more than just a job we provide a rewarding career with a range of additional benefits:
Salary packaging options to help you keep more of your pay.
Car leasing as part of your salary packaging benefits.
Free personal and financial counselling for you and your family through our EAP.
A range of paid leave and flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance.
Ongoing training and support to help you succeed plus an annual professional development allowance.
Uniform allowance
A strong commitment to promoting from within and providing opportunities for growth.
Pre-employment checks:
Omnia Inclusive is committed to safer recruitment practices which safeguard and promote the welfare of the people we support and staff are expected to share this commitment. To achieve this your application may be subject to several pre-employment checks including reference checks a Police check NDIS Worker Check Working with Children check and a Right to work in Australia check.
How to apply:
To register your interest please click Apply now and provide a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the roles available.
At Omnia Inclusive we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates. If you have questions about this role or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustment you may require throughout the recruitment process or require an alternate method of submitting your application please email
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