Indigenous Employment Consultant - Identified Role

Location: Turrbal & Yuggera Country - Rocklea QLD
Salary: $65,957 - $72,000 + Superannuation + NFP salary packaging benefits 
Boost your take-home pay: Access up to $15,900 in tax-effective salary packaging
Work-life balance: Monday to Friday + 13 days personal leave & 20 days annual leave PLUS an additional 10 paid Wellbeing Days each year 
Employment type: Full-time, permanent

Job number: 3080

Hey you!

MatchWorks is looking for an Indigenous Employment Consultant who’s passionate about supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to reach their employment goals and build strong futures for themselves, their families, and community.
In this role, you’ll build genuine relationships with participants, taking the time to understand their story, strengths, and what matters most to them, while respecting culture, identity, and connection to Country.
You’ll provide culturally safe, strengths-based support whilst helping people build confidence, grow their skills, and connect with meaningful job opportunities that feel right for them.

What you’ll do

As an Indigenous Employment Consultant in our Workforce Australia team, you’ll:

• Provide holistic support and guidance to clients, helping them navigate both work-related and personal challenges in a culturally safe way
• Mentor and empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants, fostering confidence, connection, and pathways to meaningful employment
• Strengthen community and employer relationships, promoting opportunities for clients while celebrating local Aboriginal cultures and contributions
• Deliver our Deadly Yakka program, sharing cultural knowledge and raising awareness among employers to create respectful, inclusive workplaces

What you’ll bring

•  An understanding of Indigenous protocols and culture, with the ability to demonstrate knowledge of the issues and barriers facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Participants 
• Strong communications skills, and the ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders
• Well-organised approach to providing individualised services
• Proven ability to manage time and workloads effectively to business priorities in a changing environment
• Highly developed interpersonal skills

(You’ll also need an NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module Certificate – but don’t worry, we’ll help guide you through this.)

Bonus points for 

• Previous experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Participants
• Experience in a customer service, recruitment or employment consultancy setting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems

Why you’ll love working at MatchWorks
At MatchWorks, we’re committed to creating a welcoming, safe, and respectful space where everyone is empowered to play their part in the important work that we do. 

We welcome diversity in all its forms including disability, culture, gender, age, sexuality and religion and celebrate the unique perspectives and experience each of us brings.

You’ll also get

• Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax-free plus meal/entertainment benefits
• Extra Leave - total of 13 days personal leave +10 additonal days wellbeing leave plus your 20 days of annual leave.
• Purchased leave options - the ability to buy additional annual leave to support work-life balance and flexibility.
• Discounts - savings at 450+ retailers including Coles, Woolworths & JB Hi-Fi
• University Study Discount - Enjoy a 25% fee reduction for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.
• Wellbeing support - 24/7 access to a holistic employee assistance program
• Referral bonus - bring great people with you and be rewarded

Ready to make a difference? Click apply to complete your application.
Don’t wait to apply! We are reviewing applications as they come in.
You can view the full position description on the genU careers page HERE. 
We are committed to ensuring an accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact Amanda Gill at amanda.gill@matchworks.com.au