Employment Counsellor (Allied Health)

Employment Counsellor

We are looking for a motivated, passionate person to utilise their skills as an allied health therapist in supporting school leavers and adults with disabilities to explore their strengths, gain practical employment experience, and find meaningful employment. We are looking for both Full-time and Part-time candidates for this role.

As an Employment Counsellor, you will use tools, assessments and draw on your expertise to provide skill development training, strategies for success, and confidence building activities to ensure a positive pathway to sustainable employment. You may also provide support with social and independence skills development as part of a holistic approach to achieving goals, building confidence and living a fulfilling life.

As one of Australia’s leading NDIS providers for employment outcomes, this is an exciting opportunity for a part time or fulltime position within our NDIS Team, working alongside a team of dedicated youth consultants, employment coaches and other allied health practitioners.

This role is closely aligned with Omnia’s core mission of supporting young adults with disability to build independence, capacity, and meaningful employment pathways.

Who we’re looking for

We welcome Allied Health professionals from a range of disciplines, including:

• Social Workers (Registered with AASW)
• Psychologists (Provisional or General registration required)
• Counsellors (accredited with ACA or PACFA)
• Rehabilitation Counsellor
• Developmental Educator
• Occupational Therapists
• Speech Pathologists

In this position, you’ll:

• Work across a variety of settings, including our local offices, within the community, and in the workplace
• Provide relevant assessment and counselling services to our participants to assist in building skills, confidence and strategies for long term employment success
• Deliver tailored, hands-on employment supports to individuals and small groups of participants, ensuring a tailored approach to individual needs, goals and interests
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with the customers and internal stakeholders 
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with employers
• Manage your own caseload with autonomy and organisational support

Why should you join Omnia Inclusive?

• Excellent salary package including base salary, superannuation, not-for-profit salary packaging (tax savings), a company laptop & more
• One of the leading NDIS providers for delivering employment outcomes for youth
• Access to a generous range of employee benefits, including Professional Development allowance, and Wellbeing days

You’ll bring:

• Essential: An allied health qualification, ideally as a counsellor, rehabilitation counsellor, registered psychologist or social worker, and that you are registered with the affiliated body (ACA, PACFA, AASW, AHPRA, ASORC etc)
• Essential: Blue Card, NDIS Worker Screening Check, Recent Police Check
• Essential: Full Drivers Licence (Pool Car Available)
• Desirable: Experience working in the NDIS
• Desirable – Strong case management experience
• Desirable: Strong skills in assessment, intervention planning, and report writing

About Omnia Inclusive For over 30 years we have been one of Australia’s leading Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) providers & Youth NDIS specialists. Omnia Inclusive is a not-for-profit organisation that is committed to providing quality employment, training and support to people with disability. We are a registered NDIS provider supporting participants across NSW, QLD and ACT.

Conditions of Employment

Prior to commencement this position requires you to undertake and provide all necessary checks including:

• National Police Check
• Blue Card, and
• NDIS Worker Screening check.

All checks must be renewed upon expiry in a timely manner.

All employees are required to prove their ‘right to work’ in Australia by providing copies of appropriate documentation prior to commencement. Relevant industry experience & suitable qualifications