About the role

As an Employment Consultant, you will support people with disability to secure and maintain meaningful employment by delivering person-centred coaching, overcoming barriers and building inclusive pathways into work. You'll work closely with participants, employers and local services to deliver strengths-based plans, develop job readiness and create placements that stick.

Whether it's helping someone write their first CV, preparing a participant for their first job interview, navigating support services to remove barriers or partnering with a local employer to create a tailored job - every day will be different, and always impactful.

This is a full-time, fixed term role until 31 October 2025. You'll be based in Fitzroy with occasional travel to St Kilda or other Yarra-based sites as needed.

You will be responsible to:

Conduct holistic assessments and co-design employment plans with participants

Provide tailored coaching including pre-employment support and career mentoring

Work with employers and stakeholders to identify suitable job opportunities

Collaborate with team members for ongoing post-placement support

Maintain accurate records and meet compliance and performance requirements

About the team

You'll join a passionate team as part of the Disability Employment Services program at Opendoor, working alongside At Work Support Consultants, Community Engagement Specialists and Employer Relationship Managers. The team is collaborative, purpose-driven and focused on creating positive outcomes for participants.

What you'll receive

In addition to receiving a salary ranging between $64k - $73k + Super, you will have access to:

Up to $18,550 p.a. in salary packaging options to boost your fortnightly take-home pay

3 Wellness Days per year, in addition to your other personal leave

Paid Christmas closure leave

Flexible work options and supportive, values-led leadership

Option to purchase an additional 2 weeks' of leave each year

Mobile phone and laptop provided

Free Employee Assistance Program

About you

You're a confident communicator and compassionate listener. You may come from employment services, community services, sales, education, recruitment or a people-focused customer service role - but what matters most is your passion for helping others realise their potential.

You will have:

Strong interpersonal skills with empathy and emotional intelligence

Experience in coaching, mentoring or employment support

Demonstrated ability to meet and or exceed KPIs

The ability to juggle priorities in a structured, compliance-focused environment

Confidence using technology and in administration

A current driver's licence and willingness to travel locally as needed

About Opendoor

Opendoor (formerly WCIG) is a community-driven, not-for-profit organisation creating opportunities for people facing barriers to inclusion and employment. Each year we support thousands of people across Australia with practical, tailored programs spanning employment, disability support, youth, allied health and social enterprise.

We believe in improving lives through dignity and choice - and we're growing out team to support even more people to realise their potential.

How to apply

Click APPLY NOW to submit your application. We'll be reviewing and progressing applications as they come through and may close the advertisement early if we find the right person.

As part of the application process, if successful in moving through to the next stage, you will be asked to compete a short skills-based assessment through our partner - Vervoe. This assessment will add value to your application and highlight what skills you can bring to the role.

For questions, please contact Kate Gomez, on 03 9689 3437

We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and strive to create a workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander individuals and people with disabilities. Applicants must be Australian citizens, permanent residents, or have the right to work in Australia.

Opendoor is committed to child safety, with zero tolerance for child abuse. Our rigorous recruitment and vetting processes including Working with Children, National Police Check, and reference checks ensure we employ qualified and experienced individuals who share our commitment to safeguarding children.