Join a team and be part of a purpose-driven organisation where respect, support, and recognition are lived values, where your contribution is truly valued, your growth is supported, and you’re empowered to do your best work every day. About the RoleInclusive Employment Australia (IEA) is committed to creating equitable employment opportunities for all. We’re seeking a compassionate and skilled Employment Specialist at our Epping/Mill Park site to support refugees with disability in accessing meaningful work and career pathways.You are a champion of diversity and inclusion who believes that everyone, regardless of their abilities, deserves the opportunity to succeed. A natural connector, you confidently engage with stakeholders and create meaningful opportunities for participants.You’re innovative and solutions-focused, viewing every challenge as a chance to build new pathways to success. Compassionate and empathetic, you’re driven by the desire to make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of others.We’re Looking for People Who:Hold qualifications in Community Services, Mental Health, or related fields (highly regarded)Are passionate about supporting people with disability to achieve long-term employment outcomesHave strong communication and engagement skills with the ability to build trust and meaningful connectionsBring experience in employment services or case management (desirable but not essential)Are comfortable working in performance-driven environments and self-motivated to achieve goalsAre digitally confident with sound skills in Microsoft Office and navigating internal systemsContribute your lived experience of disability or your cultural and linguistic background to help us better represent and support the diverse communities we serve.Why Join Us?You'll be part of a respected organisation that’s committed to inclusive employment, professional growth, and community impact. You'll thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment, working alongside people with disability to help shape their future careers.Salary packaging options for our full-time employees to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay!Enjoy industry-leading flexible working arrangements, including a 9-day fortnight for full-time employees, designed to support balance, wellbeing, and productivityAccess to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth.Access to our inhouse wellbeing programsReady to Make a Difference?If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.Applications close 12th January 2026. Please note SSI will be closed from Monday 22nd December 2025 and will reopen on Monday 5th January 2026, during this time there will be limited communication from our team, therefore we may take longer to respond to your application.If you would like more information on the recruitment process, please contact the talent acquisition team at talent@ssi.org.auA recruitment pool may be created for permanent and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available in the future.About SSISettlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential. Taking an integrated approach how everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society, we support children, young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. Our programs include facilitating employment, multicultural foster care, creating community engagement, advocacy, and influencing government and international affairs and provide though leadership within our sector nationally and globally. Find out more about SSI here.At SSI, the strength of our team’s diversity is strongly valued. We encourage interest from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with diverse gender and sexual identities, people from diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.SSI is also a Disability Confident Recruiter, and our Talent Acquisition team can assist in, providing alternative formats to apply, making adjustments to the recruitment process and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks.Should you require adjustments please email us at talent@ssi.org.au or call Dolly on 0401 750 004.
