Career and Workplace Support Specialist - Cairns
- Provide tailored support to job seekers and employers for sustainable employment outcomes.
- Identify interventions to enhance inclusion and reduce employment risks.
- Develop strong relationships with employers to promote long-term partnerships.
Cairns | Permanent Full time | $75,000K
At Endeavour Foundation, you'll be part of a values-driven organisation where your work has real impact. Our people live and breathe our purpose every day, with flexible working, great perks, and work/life balance. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive culture where our employees can grow, learn, and do their best work. Our purpose is simple: make possibility a reality.
What is Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA)?
Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) is a national employment program led by Endeavour Foundation that empowers people with intellectual disability to prepare for, gain and sustain meaningful open employment. It focuses on person-centred support, employer engagement, and creating lasting inclusion in the workforce.
About the Role
As a Career & Workplace Support Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in helping people with intellectual disability maintain sustainable employment by providing tailored post-placement support and partnering with employers to create inclusive, thriving workplaces.
You’ll work closely with both job seekers and employers to design and deliver solutions that reduce turnover, improve retention, and support successful long-term employment outcomes.
What You’ll Be Doing
Provide tailored support to job seekers and employers to ensure sustainable employment outcomes.
Identify and implement interventions that reduce employment risks and enhance inclusion.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with employers to promote long-term partnerships.
Coordinate diversity training and customised employment solutions where needed.
Monitor progress, document support activities, and meet key performance milestones.
What You’ll Bring
Experience supporting people with intellectual disability in employment, education, or community services.
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
Proven ability to deliver customer-centric, outcome-focused support.
Commercial acumen and understanding of workforce planning and diversity initiatives.
Qualifications or experience in employment services, training, or community development (highly desirable).
Benefits and Perks
Salary Packaging Benefits! Package up to?$15,900?of your annual salary tax free.
In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc).
An Employee Assistance Program - a free and confidential counselling service available to all staff and their family members.
Discounts on Corporate Private Health Insurance Plans, white goods, and appliances.
Discounted family gym memberships through Fitness Passport.
Paid Parental Leave.
Reward and Recognition Program.
Apply now and join!
If you're passionate about creating inclusive employment opportunities and helping people achieve their goals, we'd love to hear from you.
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