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What this job is
An Employment Consultant works with job seekers, employers, and government agencies to facilitate labour market participation and career transitions. They assess client skills and barriers to employment, develop individualised job search strategies, and match candidates to appropriate vacancies across various industries and skill levels. The role is typically delivered within Australian employment services providers, disability employment services, or community organisations funded by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.
Pay
A$1,970 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Active Listeningcore
- Case Note Documentationcore
- Confidentiality and Privacy Compliancecore
- CRM System Operationcore
- Cultural Awareness and Sensitivitycore
- Customer Needs Assessmentcore
- Eligibility Assessmentcore
- Empathy and Emotional Intelligencecore
- Goal Setting and Planningcore
- Participant or Client Advocacycore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Service Navigation and Referralcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Administer appointments
- Conflict Resolution
- Inclusive Practice
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
- Negotiation
- Professional Boundaries Maintenance
- Regulatory and Legislative Awareness
- Report Writing
- Stakeholder Communication
- Time Management and Prioritisation
- Trauma-Informed Communication