Employment Pathways CoordinatorOn-Site

Are you passionate about creating employment opportunities for people with disability? Join Aruma and play a key role in connecting individuals to meaningful employment pathways through Work Experience, Work Ready, Supported Employment, and Open Employment programs.

About the Role

As an Employment Pathways Coordinator, you will build strong relationships with schools, families, employers, NDIS stakeholders, and community partners to identify opportunities and support participants into employment pathways aligned with their goals, strengths, and support needs.

You will be responsible for participant attraction, stakeholder engagement, onboarding coordination, and ensuring a positive, person-centred experience from initial enquiry through to employment placement.

Key Responsibilities

• Build referral pipelines and community partnerships with schools, providers, and local stakeholders.
• Promote Aruma's employment pathways through networking events, expos, and community engagement activities.
• Assess participant employment goals, strengths, and support requirements.
• Facilitate interviews, workplace tours, work experience opportunities, and pathway discussions.
• Coordinate onboarding, documentation, and employment administration.
• Review NDIS plans and funding to support pathway suitability and successful employment outcomes.
• Collaborate with operational teams to achieve sustainable employment placements and participant success.

About You

You will bring:

• Experience in disability services, employment services, supported employment, or NDIS environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, business development, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with schools, community organisations, employers, or NDIS stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and administration skills.
• A person-centred approach and passion for supporting people with disability to achieve their employment goals.
• Understanding of NDIS funding and employment-related supports (desirable).

Why Join Us?

At Aruma, you'll be part of an organisation committed to creating inclusive employment opportunities and empowering people with disability to reach their full potential. Your work will directly contribute to meaningful outcomes for participants, employers, and local communities.

Benefits of working with Aruma!

• Competitive Salary Package: Be rewarded for your hard work with an attractive salary, plus a laptop.
• Salary Packaging: Increase your take-home pay. Access to NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 for living expenses and additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses each year tax free. Salary Packaging Calculator | Accesspay
• Continuous Learning Opportunities: Work alongside industry-leading professionals who are dedicated to helping you excel and advance your career.
• Supportive Team Environment: Focus on what you do best, with strong operational and administrative support behind you every step of the way.
• Incredible Perks: Fitness Passport and confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, we take care of our team.
• A Culture Like No Other: Be part of a vibrant, positive work environment filled with team-building activities and a strong sense of community.
• Call to Action: Join Aruma, where your career journey and well-being are our top priorities.

About Us

Aruma is a leading Australian for-purpose, values-driven organisation dedicated to helping people with disabilities live the life they envision. Operating across Eastern Australia, Aruma supports over 5,000 individuals, employs more than 5,000 staff, and boasts an annual turnover of around $500 million. The organisation is undergoing significant transformation as the NDIS and social and technological advancements reshape the landscape of disability support in Australia. Aruma | Disability services. Putting you first.

Our Commitment

At Aruma, we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are focused on creating an inclusive, high-performing workplace.

Our Recruitment Approach

We review applications as they come in and move quickly to interview great candidates, so we encourage you to apply early. While we include an indicative closing date, roles may close sooner if we find the right person. Applications received later in the process may not progress. If you’re unsuccessful and would value feedback, please feel welcome to reach out to our Talent team.

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