Employment Consultant

Maitland, New South Wales 2320, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Must hold a current Driver Licence.
  • Must be able to obtain an NDIS Worker Check and Working with Children Check.
  • Must have a relevant qualification and/or experience in a related field.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Entry Level

Pay Rate

$35.83 AUD – $37.82 AUD (Hour)

Description

Employment Consultant 

(Internal Title: Employment Case Officer) 

Location: Maitland 

Full-time: $35.83 – $37.82 per hour 

Help people overcome barriers, build confidence, and find meaningful employment. 

At Castle, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to achieve their employment goals. We’re looking for an Employment Consultant to support and progress participants on their journey to sustainable employment through ongoing coaching, guidance, training, and practical support. 

What You’ll Do 

  • Support a case load of participants to overcome barriers and build confidence on their pathway to employment 
  • Help participants set and achieve meaningful employment goals 
  • Guide participants through the early stages of their employment journey and prepare them for success in the workplace 
  • Connect participants with training, skills development, and other supports that improve work readiness 
  • Assist participants with resumes and cover letters, interview preparation, job search activities, and other employment-related tasks aligned to their employment goals. 
  • Build positive relationships with employers, training providers, and community partners 
  • Maintain accurate participant records and meet program compliance requirements 

 

What You’ll Bring 

  • Experience in employment, community, disability, rehabilitation, or similar services 
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills 
  • A passion for helping people achieve their goals and reach their potential 
  • The ability to motivate, encourage, and support individuals through challenges 
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and administration requirements 

 

Essential Requirements 

  • Current Driver Licence 
  • Ability to obtain a NDIS Worker Check and Working with Children Check 
  • Relevant qualification and/or experience in a related field 

 

Why Join Castle? 

  • Be part of a small, supportive, and empowering team 
  • Full-time Monday to Friday role (8:30am to 5:00pm) with the opportunity to accrue an additional day off each month through our ADO arrangement. 
  • Make a genuine difference in the lives of people with disability seeking employment 
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities 
  • Increase your take-home pay through salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 per year 
  • A respectful and inclusive workplace culture 
  • Career growth and development opportunities 

 

Ready to Make an Impact? 

Join a team that is passionate about supporting people to achieve meaningful employment and positive life outcomes. 

Click Apply Now to submit your application. 

For a confidential conversation about the opportunity, please contact the Castle HR Team hr@castle.org.au 

Castle is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds. 

If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know. We’re committed to providing an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. 

Castle acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

Company Overview

For over 30 years, Castle has helped people with disabilities, mental health conditions, chronic illnesses and injuries find work and live meaningful lives the Newcastle, Hunter, and Central Coast regions. Castle’s group of highly passionate people, provide support to individuals to empower and facilitate them to be financially and socially independent through a range of community referral partners, capacity building, social interactions, training, education and employment. Castle provides guidance and supports to employers to have inclusive workplaces through recruitment, on the job training and support and workplace education. We believe in the power of diversity, the responsibility of inclusion and the value of employment.