Employment Consultant

We’re looking for a permanent fulltime Employment Consultant to join our Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) program in a school-focussed role servicing the Ipswich and Logan regions.

Looking for a role where you can grow, feel supported, and make a real difference in the lives of young people? At Employment Plus, you'll help early school leavers build confidence, overcome barriers, and achieve sustainable employment and training outcomes. Working out of local schools and Employment Plus offices in across Ipswich and Logan regions, you'll provide quality engagement with young people leaving high school, supporting skill development and job readiness.

What you’ll be doing
A key focus of this role is the provision of strong engagement and post placement support for young jobseekers leaving high school and connecting with employers to facilitate retention and sustained employment outcomes. A typical day might include:

• Building supportive, motivating relationships with early school leavers
• Networking with schools, in partnership with our Community Engagement Coordinator
• Helping prepare resumes, job applications and interview skills
• Connecting with local employers, identifying suitable opportunities and advocating for your participants
• Providing ongoing support once someone starts work
• Making referrals to training providers, allied health and community services
• Keeping accurate records to ensure quality support

About you

You enjoy working with young people and want to make a positive impact. You might be:

• An experienced Employment Consultant looking for a more youth-focussed role
• Someone from a youth work, community development or related background who has demonstrated the ability to build strong professional relationships and achieve positive outcomes for young people, and who is ready to step into a meaningful career in employment services.
• You have high level customer engagement and administrative skills 
• You possess a demonstrated understanding of the issues and challenges facing young people
• Existing networks within the Logan and Ipswich regions are an advantage but not essential

If you’re a strong communicator, motivating, organised, resilient and calm under pressure, you’ll thrive here. A driver’s licence and your own car are required as you’ll travel between sites across the region.

What we offer:

As an employee of The Salvation Army, you are entitled to benefits such as: 

• Attractive Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit. 
• Opportunity to work your fulltime hours across a 9‑day fortnight or accrue a monthly RDO 
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development 
• Discounted fitness memberships, health insurance and retail offers 
• Purchased leave options and Access to 12 weeks paid parental leave 
• Up to 5 days paid Salvos volunteering leave 
• Free counselling and wellbeing initiatives 
• Long‑term career pathways across Employment Plus and the wider Salvation Army network 

Whether you're an experienced Employment Consultant passionate about working with youth, or you're looking to bring your skills from youth-focussed roles into the employment sector, we'd love to hear from you. We provide comprehensive training, ongoing support and clear career development opportunities to help you succeed, regardless of whether you're new to employment services.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  
  
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check or relevant state equivalent. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.  
  
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.  
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Apply now and complete the online application including a cover letter addressing the above requirements. Your cover letter can be uploaded alongside your resume, or as one document.  

At Employment Plus, we value diversity and strive for inclusivity in our recruitment process. If you are a person with a disability and require an adjustment, such as alternative application methods, or if you have a general enquiry about a role, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]. Please specify the job title and location in the subject line.