EmploymentOS for your Business

Employment Coach

YJN • Greensborough, Victoria 3088, Australia • Part-time

Description

If you’re someone who enjoys making a positive impact and being part of a supportive team, you’ll fit right in. Keep reading—we’d love to tell you more!

The Bridge is a down‑to‑earth, community minded, not‑for‑profit that supports people with disability and anyone who’s faced disadvantage across south‑eastern and northern Melbourne. We’re all about creating real opportunities and helping people reach their goals—whether that’s through employment pathways, NDIS support, respite and recreation, community activities, or building life skills.

We are looking for a permanent part time Employment coach to join our Your Jobs Now! Program in Greensborough 2 days per week.

It’s a hands-on, people-focused role where encouragement, patience and positivity really matter. You’ll work one‑on‑one with participants, help them navigate challenges, discover their strengths, find their place in the workforce and celebrate every win along the way.

  • Coach participants through our Your Jobs Now program
  • Deliver engaging employability workshops
  • Develop tailored training materials and work portfolios
  • Track progress and provide ongoing one-on-one and group support
  • Build relationships with employers and pursue work experience or job placements
  • Communicate with participants, families, and stakeholders to ensure positive outcomes
  • Complete administrative tasks to support smooth service delivery

Every day is different — you’ll be inspiring people to discover their potential and achieve their employment goals. We are looking for passion in helping people and building genuine connections. Bringing energy, positivity, and strong communication skills to everything you do, you’ll thrive in this role if you:

  • Enjoy mentoring others and supporting them to achieve their own positive outcomes with an understanding of how to build job ready skills for future employment
  • Can confidently engage groups in extended sessions or training
  • Have either lived experience or experience working with people with disabilities

Join an environment where you’ll feel valued, supported, and inspired to make a difference with a passionate, supportive team making a real difference every day.

  • Access up to $18,500 in Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging
  • Support your work/life balance with flexible working arrangements An extra day of leave in your birthday month
  • Connect to a range of services with Sonder EAP including counselling, nutritional, medical and financial professionals
  • Maintain your health and wellbeing with discounts to your private health insurance
  • Start your new role with a comprehensive induction and training
  • Be part of a team that cares about your ongoing professional development
  • Opportunities to build your skills and gain new experiences across the organisation

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to thrive. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and life experiences to apply. If you need any assistance or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know — we’re here to help.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Part-time • +12 Months Experience in the Sector

Pay Rate

35.51 AUD – 36.35 AUD (Hour)

Company Overview

The Bridge Inc is a social purpose organisation, providing a wide range of community and employment services to people with disability, as well as people from disadvantaged backgrounds. The Bridge legal structure is a not-for-profit incorporated association and the entity holds ACNC registered charity status.