About Echo
Echo is a not-for-profit organisation proudly delivering inclusive employment services across South East Melbourne. We empower people to achieve their goals by connecting them to meaningful, sustainable employment opportunities through the Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) program.

We are seeking a passionate and motivated Career Advisor to join our dynamic team. Narre Warren, Cranbourne, Pakenham and Koo Wee Rup sites, this full-time position plays a key role in supporting participants to achieve lasting employment outcomes.

About the Role

As a Career Advisor, you will work closely with participants and employers to create life-changing opportunities. You’ll identify, develop, and maintain strong employer relationships, helping match candidates to meaningful, inclusive roles that lead to sustainable employment outcomes.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Developing and implementing marketing strategies to generate new employment opportunities

Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of labour market trends and vacancy requirements

Partnering with employers to identify inclusive roles and support successful placements

Engaging with participants to understand their goals, skills, and support needs

Creating tailored employment plans and providing pre-employment preparation

Delivering ongoing post-placement support, including workplace mentoring and training coordination

Building relationships with community organisations and stakeholders

Ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance with IEA program standards

About You

If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a dynamic, people-focused environment. You enjoy thinking creatively to solve challenges and take pride in achieving results for both participants and employers.

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:

A results-driven mindset with strong interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent time management and administrative abilities

The capacity to multi-task and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced setting

A customer-focused approach with high attention to detail and compliance

Enthusiasm, resilience, and a genuine commitment to supporting others

Experience in employment services, recruitment, or community engagement will be highly regarded.

Why Join Echo?

At Echo, we value our people and recognise their contribution. We offer a rewarding career with a range of benefits, including:

Performance-based bonuses (quarterly benchmarks)

12% Superannuation

17.5% Leave Loading

Salary Packaging – maximise your take-home pay with NFP tax benefits and meal & entertainment options

Additional Leave Benefits – 4 x Wellness Days, Birthday Leave, option to purchase extra leave

Above-award Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program – wellbeing and counselling support

Professional Development – accredited training and growth opportunities

Company laptop and iPhone

Retail Discounts through the Flare Employee Program

Join Us

If you’re ready to empower others and grow your career with a purpose-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

For more information, contact us at [email protected]

Employment with Echo requires eligibility to work in Australia, a current driver’s licence, National Police Clearance, and a Working with Children Check.

Echo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, mature-aged workers, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.