About SSI: Settlement Services International (SSI) is a leading not-for-profit organisation that delivers a variety of human services, social, community, and employment programs to people of all ages and backgrounds, through state and federal government funding. Taking an integrated approach to how everyone can thrive within their community and the wider Australian society, SSI supports children, young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. The organisation aims to improve the lifestyle, skills, and employment outcomes of those it serves, by building confidence and capability, and allowing people to achieve their full potential, and change their lives. Services are designed to engage and empower community members, foster collaboration, and promote positive change, and include facilitating employment, multicultural foster care, creating community engagement, advocacy, influencing governments and international affairs, and providing thought leadership both nationally and globally. Over the past two decades, SSI has grown to deliver programs across three states, and with a dedicated research team informing its work and leading sector insights, the organisation has significant influence and is a respected advocate for disadvantaged individuals and communities. Following SSI’s recent success in securing the Inclusive Employment Australia program, the organisation has partnered with Parkhouse Bell to attract and recruit outstanding talent to join the SSI team during this exciting period of growth and sector transformation. Roles available: We have multiple opportunities available to support asylum seekers, refugees, and people from CALD backgrounds with a disability to find meaningful employment. Roles will be available in North & South Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich and Toowoomba and will include: Employment Specialist – Manage a caseload of jobseekers with disability, helping them overcome barriers, build skills, and connect with employers to achieve sustainable employment. Post Placement Support Officer – Provide tailored post-employment support to participants and employers, ensuring long-term success through coaching, workplace adjustments, and retention strategies. Community Advocate – Build networks and referral pathways, partnering with services, employers, and community groups to create inclusive employment opportunities. Employment Advocate – Develop employer partnerships, design recruitment strategies, and coach participants to secure and maintain meaningful work. All roles offer competitive salaries, attractive NFP salary packaging benefits and the opportunity to work a nine-day fortnight. In addition, SSI provides access to in-house wellbeing programs, and training opportunities for professional development and growth. To be successful you will bring: Relevant sector experience ideally from within Employment Services (Disability Employment Services highly regarded), Workforce Australia, Transition to Work, Parent Pathways, or a similar transferable industry. A passion for supporting people from disadvantaged cohorts, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse or refugee backgrounds, and/or lived experience of disability. Practical, hands-on skills including the ability to mentor, coach and motivate people, build connections and networks, and provide tailored solutions to help participants prepare for, secure, and maintain employment. Strong relationship and engagement skills and the confidence to communicate and influence people. An organised and outcome-focused approach and be able to manage caseloads, maintain documentation, and meet compliance and KPI requirements while working flexibly across office, community, and employer settings. Adaptability and resilience, and feel comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment and collaborating across teams to achieve shared goals. A valid Drivers Licence. With a strong commitment to actively safeguarding children and young people, all SSI employees are required to undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment. Applications: To apply, please forward your resume and cover letter in word format through the “Apply” button. For a confidential discussion about any of these opportunities, please contact Emily Hall, Head of Research at Parkhouse Bell on 0424 630 500 or Samantha Smith, Managing Consultant on 0405 248 406. As an equal opportunities employer, SSI warmly welcomes applications from people of all ages and genders, First Nations people, individuals with lived experience of disability, refugees and asylum seekers, the LGBTIQ community, veterans, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. Please note that candidates who have already applied to SSI are being considered and are not required to reapply. About Us: Parkhouse Bell is an executive search and recruitment consultancy established in 2007, that supports providers of Human Services, Employment Services, NDIS / Disability, Community Services, Allied Health, Aged Care, and Vocational Education. We partner with Social Impact, Not-for-Profit and For Purpose organisations to conduct executive search and selection campaigns that identify Australia’s best talent for senior management and executive appointments across our markets, enabling clients to achieve organisational, financial, and future growth objectives. Parkhouse Bell strives to ensure that all recruitment activities are inclusive, and we are happy to discuss any adjustments that may be required from candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. SCR-samantha-smith-2
