Employer Engagement Consultant – Greater Western Sydney

Real Futures has mutually respectful relationships with Aboriginal Elders, Traditional Owners, employers, Government and service providers.

This is a role where you can make a real difference in your own community.

The Employer Engagement Consultant Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) will facilitate sustainable employment opportunities for Aspirants engaged in the IEA program. You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with employers, identifying suitable vacancies, and supporting Aspirants into meaningful and lasting employment.

This role services offices in Mount Druitt, Penrith, and Campbelltown.

What will you be doing?

Engage with Aspirants and employers to secure employment opportunities

Achieve individual KPIs, targets and performance expectations

Build, maintain and grow employer relationships

Source vacancies and identify employment opportunities

Match Aspirants to available roles

Develop and implement local employer engagement and business development strategies

Work collaboratively with Employment Consultants and site teams

About you

• Experience in employer engagement, account management, business development or relationship management
• Ability to rapidly build effective and positive working relationships with staff and various stakeholders
• Advanced level of communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work toward targets and performance outcomes

Being a part of the Real Futures team, you will be provided with a wide range of benefits including:

• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Rewarding and supportive culture
• Birthday leave and diversity leave
• Frequent training and support to excel in the role
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Access to novated car leasing
• Engage Wellbeing and Recognition Centre (Move, Munch, Money and Mind)

To be considered:

• Have full working rights in Australia
• Have a current driver’s licence and a comprehensively insured vehicle
• Complete an Australia History Criminal Check
• Have a current Working with Children Check or willing to obtain a Working with Children Check before employment
• Ability to work Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 5:00pm

We strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature, aged workers and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please note that people with a criminal record are not automatically barred from applying for this position, rather the relevance will be considered as it applies to our industry.

About AKG:

With more than 200 locations and a team of 1,500+ dedicated professionals, AKG is one of Australia’s leading providers of employment, training and health services. Each year, we support over 50,000 Australians to find meaningful employment, build new skills, and improve their health and wellbeing.

As part of the AKG Group, we work alongside people from all backgrounds and life stages, helping them overcome barriers, unlock opportunities, and achieve their goals. Our work creates real, lasting impact in communities across Australia.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of an organisation where your work directly empowers others to thrive, AKG offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career with purpose.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact our talent team via email recruitment@akgaustralia.com.au.