Working at IDEAL
We welcome the diversity our team has to offer our participants, key stakeholders, and local community, so if you are looking for a rewarding career in the employment services industry supporting people with disability, youth, and mature age into sustainable employment, this could be a great opportunity for you.
If you are passionate about working with people and motivated to get results, we are always on the lookout for people to join our team across the Mackay and Whitsunday region.
Why Choose IDEAL?
Professional development and ongoing training
Provide you with the right tools to get the job done
Employee Assistance Program to look after yourself
Competitive Remuneration
Great work/life balance
Salary Packaging Offers
Great Team Environment
Vacancies
Are you a dynamic person who likes variety in their day? Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of our local youth or people with a disability?
To submit your interest in a career with us, click the buttons below the position descriptions to view our current vacancies or complete the expression of interest form below.
Position Descriptions
Disability Employment Services Consultant
The purpose of this position is to support DES participants taking into consideration their disability, injury, or health condition to move into suitable sustainable employment in the open labour market, providing individualised tailored services for those who meet eligibility requirements set by the Department of Social Services.
In this, you will assist participants with their vocational and non-vocational barriers to employment and seek employment and education placements whilst actively supporting them throughout their journey. You will undertake detailed assessments, set reasonable and achievable goals and work with them to overcome non-vocational barriers and improve their vocational skills. You will provide job search assistance through individual or group participation and build effective relationships with employers and a range of organisations in order to generate suitable vacancies and work experience placements for participants and provide on-the-job support to both participants and employers as required.
Transition to Work Employment Consultant
The purpose of this position is to provide service supports to young people aged 15-24 years who are considered at risk of long-term unemployment who meet core eligibility requirements set by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.
In this, you will assist participants with their vocational and non-vocational barriers to employment and seek employment and education placements whilst actively supporting them throughout their employment and / or education journey. You will undertake detailed assessments, set reasonable and achievable goals and work with them to overcome non-vocational barriers and improve their vocational skills. You will provide job search assistance through individual or group participation and build effective relationships with employers and a range of organisations in order to generate suitable vacancies and work experience placements for your young participants.
IDEAL Placements embrace diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.
