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Employment Consultant

MatchWorks
Glen Waverley, VIC
A$65,000-$81,500 p/a + super + salary packaging
Community Services & Development → Employment Services
Full-time
Hybrid

Posted 2 days ago


Company description:

At Matchworks, we're all about helping job seekers reach their potential — connecting people with the right opportunities and employers who value what they bring.

Job description:

Location: Glen Waverley and Dandenong positions available
Salary: $65,000-$79,000 + Superannuation + NFP salary packaging benefits
Employment status: Full Time Permanent - 9am-5pm.
Job number: 2112 & 2235

Hey you!

Matchworks are on the lookout for a supportive and outgoing Employment Consultant to help people find meaningful work, build confidence, and thrive in their careers.

At Matchworks, we're all about helping job seekers reach their potential — connecting people with the right opportunities and employers who value what they bring.

What you'll do

As an Employment Consultant in our team, you'll:

  • Get to know job seekers' strengths, skills and goals — then match them with the right opportunities.
  • Create personalised career plans and coach people to prepare for and sustain employment.
  • Link job seekers with training, support services, and community connections to set them up for long-term success.
  • Build strong employer and community networks to open more doors for the people you support.

What you'll bring

  • Great communication skills and the ability to build trust and lasting relationships.
  • Strong organisation and multitasking — you're someone who keeps things on track.
  • A team-first attitude and the ability to work collaboratively with employers, colleagues and community partners.

(You'll also need an NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module Certificate - but don't worry, we'll help guide you through this.)

Bonus points for

  • Experience in customer service, recruitment, employment services or community support.
  • Confidence using Microsoft Office and case management systems.

Why you'll love working at Matchworks as part of genU

At genU, our differences make us stronger. We celebrate all kinds of diversity and the unique perspectives each of us brings. We're committed to creating a welcoming, safe, and respectful space where everyone feels valued and can thrive.

You'll also get

  • University Study Discount - Enjoy a 25% fee reduction for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.
  • Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax-free plus meal/entertainment benefits
  • Purchased leave options - the ability to buy additional annual leave to support work-life balance and flexibility.
  • Extra leave - 13 days of personal leave and 10 wellbeing days per year.
  • Flexibility - full time, part time, or job share plus hybrid working
  • Discounts - savings at 450+ retailers including Coles, Woolworths & JB Hi-Fi
  • Wellbeing support - 24/7 access to a holistic employee assistance program
  • Referral bonus - bring great people with you and be rewarded

Ready to make a difference? Click apply to complete your application.

Don't wait to apply! We are reviewing applications as they come in.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our team at Sarah McKinnon on 03 9561 8252


About MatchWorks

Melbourne, VIC, Australia

MatchWorks has a long and successful history as an employment services provider focused on improving and enriching the lives of individuals through pathways to ongoing sustainable employment and providing effective recruitment solutions for employers.

MatchWorks delivers jobactive Employment Services and Disability Employment Services contracts on behalf of the Federal Government Department of Employment and Department of Social Services. MatchWorks has Work for the Dole Coordinators in Victoria and provides WorkcoverSA and Job Placement services in South Australia.

MatchWorks has been successfully assisting job seekers to gain and sustain employment opportunities since 1998 and operates from 68 sites across Victoria, South Australia and Queensland.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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