Employer Engagement Consultant

Company Description

Have you ever thought, “I want the work I do to be meaningful”?
At atWork Australia, that’s exactly what you’ll find because we believe work’s for everyone.

We connect people and business so both can thrive. Since 2003, atWork Australia have supported people living with disability, injury, health condition, or those needing additional support to find meaningful and sustainable employment.

We believe work has the power to transform lives and we’re passionate about helping people realise their potential.

You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of applying.

Job Description

We are looking for a results and relationship driven Employer Engagement Consultant to join our Employment Services team.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for establishing sustainable employment opportunities for our clients.

You’ll be joining a team that lives our values of Integrity, Compassion, Determination and Thriving Together, guiding how we support clients, our communities and each other.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and manage relationships with local employers to generate job opportunities
• Proactively identify leads through networking and market engagement
• Partner with Job Coaches to prepare candidates for the labour market and align them with employer needs
• Deliver post-placement support to employers to ensure long-term employment success
• Collaborate with internal teams to support clients at risk and improve retention outcomes
• Work to KPIs and performance targets in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience in relationship management and/or advocacy for clients
• Thrives in a target-driven environment and is motivated to exceed KPIs
• Has strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills
• Is confident in building relationships and engaging employers from diverse industries
• Has strong administrative and organisational skills, with attention to detail
• Holds a current Australian Driver’s Licence

Additional Information

We believe in supporting you, so you can support others.
Enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Access to 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Development & career pathways across MedHealth & atWork Australia
• Quarterly social events & recognition programs
• Wellbeing initiatives & Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Passport
• Salary packaging & the ability to purchase additional leave
• Roadside assistance
• All the tools and tech you need to thrive

You are welcome here.

Our fast-growing team of more than 4,000 people around Australia represent a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking. We value all these differences. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team.

We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.