EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANT – IPSWICH & SPRINGFIELD

Location: Ipswich & Springfield, QLD 

• Flexible and inclusive workplace culture

• Create real impact supporting people living with persistent pain

• Professional development opportunities

• Career growth within a growing specialist employment services provider 

WHO ARE WE 

Managing Pain Employment Services (MPES) is Inclusive Employment Australia’s only specialist provider focused on chronic and persistent pain. 

We deliver an innovative service model that integrates health and employment support to help people living with persistent pain reconnect with meaningful work and improve their quality of life. 

MPES is a growing organisation with offices across South East Queensland and is committed to delivering high-quality employment services that support sustainable outcomes for participants and employers. 

MPES acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work, including the Jagera, Yuggera and Ugarapul Peoples of the Ipswich and Springfield regions. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. 

YOUR IMPACT 

As an Employment Consultant, you will support people living with persistent pain and other barriers to employment to build confidence, develop employability skills and secure sustainable employment outcomes. 

You will work closely with participants, employers, health professionals and stakeholders to deliver person centred support and achieve meaningful employment outcomes. 

In this role you will: 

• Deliver tailored employment support that meets the unique needs of each participant

• Conduct assessments, develop action plans and monitor progress towards employment goals

• Build and maintain positive relationships with employers, community organisations and key stakeholders

• Support participants to overcome barriers and develop confidence in their ability to work

• Provide coaching, mentoring and motivation to assist participants to achieve their goals

• Deliver culturally safe and respectful services to people from diverse backgrounds

• Maintain accurate records, case notes and reporting in line with contractual requirements

• Contribute to team performance and achievement of service outcomes 

WHAT YOU BRING 

• Experience in employment services, vocational rehabilitation, recruitment, disability services, health services, community services or a related field

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage a diverse range of participants

• Ability to build trusted relationships with participants, employers and stakeholders

• Coaching and motivational skills with a solutions-focused mindset

• Strong organisational and time management skills

• Capacity to manage caseloads and achieve performance outcomes 

• Adaptability, resilience and a collaborative approach

• Current Driver Licence and reliable vehicle

• National Police Check and Working with Children/Vulnerable People Check (or willingness to obtain) 

THE BENEFITS 

At MPES, you'll be part of an innovative and supportive organisation where you can grow your career while making a genuine difference in people's lives. 

Benefits include: 

• Flexible work arrangements

• CPD allowance to support your career development

• Birthday Leave – because everyone deserves the day off to celebrate

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Supportive and collaborative team culture

• Opportunities for professional growth and career progression 

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION 

MPES is committed to providing culturally safe, inclusive and respectful services for all participants and creating a workplace where people from diverse backgrounds feel valued, respected and supported. 

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome the skills, knowledge, perspectives and lived experiences they bring to our organisation. 

HOW TO APPLY 

Please submit your resume and cover letter to: [email protected]  

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. At MPES, we are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and a supportive workplace where everyone can thrive.