Employment Coach - Inclusive Employment Australia

Join our team
Do you have experience in Disability Employment Services or Inclusive Employment Australia? Are you motivated to support people to find and maintain meaningful employment, while partnering with employers to build inclusive workplaces?

Sign for Work is looking for a dedicated Employment Coach to join our team and make a real difference.

About us
Sign for Work, part of Deaf Children Australia, has been a specialist Employment Services provider supporting Deaf and hard of hearing people for over 20 years.

We deliver the Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist service, building on our strong history of supporting people into long-term employment, independence, and economic inclusion.

About the role
This role is based in our Toowong office, with some travel to outreach sites in neighbouring areas.

As an Employment Coach, you will work closely with participants to achieve sustainable employment outcomes, while supporting employers to create accessible and inclusive workplaces.

What you'll do

• Support participants to achieve and maintain meaningful employment

• Provide practical job search support, including resumes, applications, and interview preparation

• Build relationships with employers, community organisations, and referral partners

• Support workplace readiness, communication needs, and reasonable adjustments

• Manage a caseload, meet performance targets, and maintain accurate case notes

What we're looking for

• Experience in employment services, recruitment, or job coaching

• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills

• Knowledge of Deaf culture, Indigenous communities, CALD backgrounds, and inclusive workplace practices is desirable

• Strong connections to the Deaf and hard of hearing community are highly valued

• Proficiency in Auslan (Australian Sign Language), or willing to learn

• Confidence using Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new systems

Why you’ll love working with us
At Sign for Work, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven team committed to inclusion and positive outcomes for Deaf and hard of hearing people.

We offer:

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year + meals and entertainment benefits

• Ongoing training and professional development (including Auslan and coaching skills)

• Extra leave, including your birthday off

• Employee Assistance Program

What you’ll need

• Relevant qualification or equivalent experience

• Working With Children Check (Employee)

• NDIS Worker Screening Check

• Evidence of your entitlement to work in Australia

• National Police Check (and International if lived overseas in last 10 years)

• Two referees

• Valid driver’s licence and reliable car

How to apply
Apply now through Seek with your resume and cover letter highlighting your relevant skills and motivation. We are recruiting immediately and may interview before the closing date.

For more information or a copy of the position description, email ****@deafchildren.org.au

Our Commitment to Inclusion
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Deaf Children Australia is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity across all abilities and identities. We are a child-safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.