About the Role As part of our commitment to improving employment outcomes for First Nations peoples, this position is targeted, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. The Refugee & Disability Employment Consultant is a frontline role within the Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) program. Reporting to the Hubs Manager, you’ll work collaboratively with the Refugee Disability Employment Advocate, Refugee Disability Community Advocate, and Post Placement Support teams to deliver holistic, participant-centred employment services. In this role, you’ll 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 participant’s aspirations, abilities, and circumstances. Operating across the full SSI IEA service delivery model, you’ll support participants in both flexible and intensive streams, adapting your approach throughout job preparation, placement, and on-the-job support phases. Within the IEA DEED framework, you’ll ensure compliance with mutual obligations while maintaining solid participant engagement. You’ll also proactively engage in reverse marketing and job carving, working with employers to create tailored employment opportunities that match participant strengths. The role includes delivering one‑on‑one and group‑based support, connecting participants to relevant training, targeted interventions, and ongoing coaching. Through this integrated approach, you’ll empower individuals to build confidence, improve workforce readiness, and achieve meaningful, long‑term employment outcomes. We’re 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 outcomes Have strong communication and engagement skills with the ability to build trust and meaningful connections Bring experience in employment services or case management (desirable but not essential) Are comfortable working in performance‑driven environments and self‑motivated to achieve goals Are digitally confident with sound skills in Microsoft Office and navigating internal systems Contribute your lived experience of disability or your cultural and linguistic background to help us better represent and support the diverse communities we serve. Arabic speaking is highly desirable Why Join Us? Salary packaging options for our full‑time employees to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax‑free, increasing take‑home pay Access to meal and entertainment benefits of up to $2,650 through salary packaging Industry‑leading versatile working arrangements, including a 9‑day fortnight for full‑time employees, designed to support balance, wellbeing, and productivity Access to in‑house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth Access to our in‑house wellbeing programmes SSI is a Disability Confident Recruiter and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all people. We recognise the diversity of our community and welcome applications from all ages, genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. We are guided by the principles of Accountability, Inclusion and Respect. #J-18808-Ljbffr