Career Development Advisor - Inclusive Employment Australia

Make possibilities a reality for people with intellectual disability.

Join Endeavour Foundation as we transform inclusive employment outcomes across Australia.

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 Development Advisor , you will drive inclusive employment outcomes by connecting people with intellectual disability to local job opportunities. This is a front‑line, target‑driven role where you’ll combine case management with proactive employer engagement to create sustainable employment matches that benefit both the individual and the business.

You’ll play a vital role in supporting our mission to make possibilities a reality—providing tailored support, career development planning, and a strong customer experience for both participants and employers.

Key Responsibilities

• Build relationships with local employers and identify job opportunities through networking, cold calling, and business development.
• Work one‑on‑one with participants to understand goals, address barriers, and develop employment pathways.
• Match participants to suitable roles and support them through recruitment, placement, and post‑placement care.
• Maintain accurate case notes and documentation aligned with contractual and organisational standards.
• Meet performance targets and KPIs related to placements, customer satisfaction, and business development.

About You

• Experience in employment services, recruitment, training, or community services.
• Proven success in a sales or target‑driven environment.
• Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills.
• Understanding of employer needs and the local labour market.
• Ability to work independently and in a dispersed team environment.
• Experience working with people with intellectual disability or other support needs (highly regarded).

Benefits and Perks

• Salary Packaging Benefits! Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax‑free.
• Use up to $2,650 of your pre‑tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc).
• Two weeks paid training and onboarding.
• An Employee Assistance Programme – 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.
• Reward and Recognition Programme.

Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you. Please click "apply" to submit your application and join # TeamPossible today!

Endeavour Foundation is one of Australia’s largest employers of people living with disability. 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.

Endeavour Foundation encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse), the LGBTQI+ community, and people with disability. We value inclusivity and are committed to adjusting our recruitment process to ensure accessibility and support of an applicant’s needs.

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