Engagement Specialist-Employment Services
Core
Support people with disability to achieve sustainable, meaningful, and inclusive employment outcomes through person-centred discovery, customised job design, and ongoing workplace support.
Role type
Employment Specialist (Disability Services)
Builds
Individualised employment pathways and roles for clients with disability
Domain
Social enterprise / Disability employment services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
person-centred discovery, customised job design, labour-market research, employer negotiation, job preparation support, stakeholder collaboration, compliance documentation, risk management
Preferred skills
NDIS knowledge, self-employment facilitation, microenterprise development
Technologies
NDIS Practice Standards, case management systems
Responsibilities
Build trusting relationships with clients and support networks; conduct person-centred discovery to identify strengths and barriers; develop and review individual employment plans; engage with employers to create tailored roles; support clients through job applications, interviews, and onboarding; monitor employment progress and resolve workplace challenges; maintain accurate confidential records and complete funding-related documentation.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC