Introduction Araluen is a registered NDIS provider, supporting adults with disability in their homes, in the community and from various service bases in Melbourne, Victoria. Araluen puts people in charge of their supports – we respect and promote that NDIS funding should result in choice-driven and tangible improvements to quality of life for all participants. Delivering imaginative, considerate, caring, and reliable support matters at Araluen – we are committed to exceptional services and to building trusting, respectful relationships with our participants, the people who are important to them and across the communities in which we operate. Our Vision: Imagining and achieving better lives Our Mission : Inspiring, empowering and supporting people to have great lives! Our Values: Respect you, See you, Hear you, Inspire you. Empower you and Working together as one Description Part-time, two-year contract role – 0.4 EFT Lower Plenty Level 3 SCHADS Award Rate Salary plus Super We have an exciting new opportunity for a Disability Employment Pathway Lead . This contract role is ideally suited to someone who is personable, a great communicator, understands disability, and is passionate about employment and achieving great outcomes for people with a disability. About the role: Based in Community Participation and reporting to the Senior Manager, the Disability Employment Pathway Lead plays an important role in making meaningful employment possible for people participating in Araluen’s programs. This role is responsible for building and sustaining inclusive employer partnerships that translate participant strengths, aspirations, and support needs into real‑world work experience and employment opportunities. Through trusted relationships with employers, councils, and community partners, the Disability Employment Pathway Lead creates pathways that move beyond placement to lasting employment outcomes. Skills And Experiences Skills Required for the role Communication: Excellent communication including the ability to tailor messages to different audiences such as employers, participants and families. Person-Centred Focus: Commitment to person-centred approaches, promoting choice, control and independence. Empathy: Ability to work with vulnerable community groups Partnership Development: Demonstrated ability to build, nurture and sustain relationships with employers, community partners, and local councils. Networking: Ability to connect with diverse stakeholders to create employment opportunities and work experiences. Job Development: Ability to translate participant aspirations into real-world work experience. Inclusion Knowledge: Knowledge of disability employment practices, accessibility and removing barriers to employment. Key Selection Criteria Certificate III or IV in Disability, Individual Support, Community Services, or a related field (or working toward). Previous experience working in employer engagement, recruitment or community partnerships. Knowledge of disability employment services or related fields (preferred). Knowledge of ATO and Centrelink obligations for Employers and Disability Support Pension participants. Understanding of compliance requirements in employment contexts. Demonstrated success in building and maintaining collaborative partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders. Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends to support participant employment needs. Working at Araluen Benefits! Our participants can’t achieve their goals without the right support. We value our people and invest in our workforce, so staff are well-placed and supported to meet their career and personal goals. Some of the benefits enjoyed by our staff include: Salary Packaging Benefits! Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax fee. Less tax = more take home pay for you. You can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc) making your pay go even further. Employee Assistance Program: a free and confidential counselling service available to all staff and their immediate family members. Salary Benefits: an online buying portal offering a range of products and services at reduced prices Must haves: While we value diversity and consider applications from people with different qualifications, experience and backgrounds, there are some mandatory requirements. Employment at Araluen is subject to a Working with Children Check and the NDIS Worker Screening Check. At Araluen we value diversity and appreciate everyone’s strengths and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all people including Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds and people with a disability. Araluen recognises the diversity of our workforce and is committed to ensuring that all candidates and employees can effectively and efficiently use their skills and experience to contribute to the organisation’s mission and vision. A workplace adjustment enables a candidate, employee or volunteer to perform the essential requirement of their role. Please see our Workplace Adjustment policy located on our careers website for more information. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to present their Workplace Adjustment during onboarding and throughout their employment at Araluen. 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