Purpose of the role

The Career Specialist plays a key role in supporting people with disabilities to achieve meaningful, sustainable employment. This role works closely with participants to understand their strengths, goals and barriers, and provides tailored guidance, coaching and practical support to build confidence, job readiness and long-term career pathways.

Through a person-centred approach, the Career Specialist develops individualised employment plans, connects participants with suitable opportunities, and partners with employers to create inclusive and supportive workplaces. The role contributes to positive participant outcomes while meeting program objectives and delivering a high-quality, strengths-based service experience.

At Omnia Inclusive, it’s more than just a job.

It’s an opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation that values diversity, innovation, and the chance to make a meaningful impact every day. We take pride in our diverse workforce, which brings together people with varied life experiences, languages, and cultures. By joining us, you’ll be investing in a career you can be truly proud of, in a company that genuinely cares about its people and the lives we help transform.

About the role

A Career Specialist provides support to Participants to identify strengths, areas of development and appropriate strategies to support them in achieving meaningful, long-term employment.

The Career Specialist provides tailored support to the Participant through the initial engagement to build trust, assess their capabilities, areas of strength, career aspirations and any barriers to build a comprehensive job plan.

The Career Specialist also proactively utilises the career pathway framework to determine the most appropriate support package that will provide a positive customer experience for the participant and transition them to job readiness.

We’re looking for people with expertise and a genuine commitment to supporting others into meaningful employment opportunities. Experience in employment services or NDIS will be considered, and qualifications in employment services, career development, or community services would be highly regarded. A targeted induction and training program will also be offered.

To thrive in this role, we are looking for:

• Resilience, strong problem-solving and planning skills
• Experience in disability employment or an understanding of the barriers faced by individuals with disability in accessing employment
• A track record of meeting or exceeding KPIs
• The ability to work autonomously and be self-motivated
• Strong digital literacy skills
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong administration and attention to detail
• Passionate about making a meaningful impact through employment
• The ability to create and foster meaningful relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• A current driver’s licence and the ability to travel within the region

Who we are

For over 30 years, we’ve been one of Australia’s leading Disability Employment Service providers and Youth NDIS specialists, operating across NSW, QLD, and the ACT. We empower individuals with disabilities to find meaningful employment, while supporting businesses in creating inclusive and thriving workplaces.

Why join the Omnia Inclusive Team?

At Omnia Inclusive, making a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities is at the heart of what we do. Our team is built on passion, support, and collaboration, but we also know that people do their best work when they feel valued. That’s why we offer more than just a job – we provide a rewarding career with a range of additional benefits:

• Salary packaging options to help you keep more of your pay.
• Car leasing as part of your salary packaging benefits.
• Free personal and financial counselling for you and your family through our EAP.
• A range of paid leave and flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance.
• Ongoing training and support to help you succeed, plus an annual professional development allowance.
• Uniform allowance
• A strong commitment to promoting from within and providing opportunities for growth.

Pre-employment checks:

Omnia Inclusive is committed to safer recruitment practices, which safeguard and promote the welfare of the people we support, and staff are expected to share this commitment. To achieve this, your application may be subject to several pre-employment checks, including reference checks, a Police check, NDIS Worker Check, Working with Children check and a Right to work in Australia check.

How to apply:

To register your interest, please click ‘Apply Now’ and provide a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the roles available.

At Omnia Inclusive, we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates. If you have questions about this role or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustment you may require throughout the recruitment process, or require an alternate method of submitting your application, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Career Specialist - Tweed Heads South enquiry via EthicalJobs.