Experts in workplace health, injury management and safety, Acumen (part of the APM Group) delivers the highest standard in services across personal injury and occupational health. The team at Acumen focus on recovery and function to get clients back to work and back to life whatever their age, stage or situation. Our personal injury division provides services through federal and state-based Workers Compensations, Motor Accident Schemes and Life Insurance.

Working as an Employment Consultant you will be responsible for securing new employer placements for candidates returning to work after injury or illness. You will use your understanding of the current labour market and strong networking skills to develop ongoing relationships with local businesses and market candidates to current and potential customers.

In this role, you will

• Work closely with candidates and host employers to build and develop trusting relationships
• Identify vocational goals and barriers in finding candidates sustainable ongoing employment
• Coach candidates through potential job opportunities by providing support with resume writing, presentation and interview techniques
• Develop and grow a network of potential employers by attending networking events and employer forums
• Collaborate with Rehabilitation Consultants to ensure a smooth and supportive return to work journey for candidates
• Gather information and maintain accurate records relating the each case  
• Work towards achievable placement KPIs. Person centred and outcomes focused. 

Joining the APM group, you have the opportunity to grow your career in Human Services across multiple global brands and geographies. A diverse team of almost15,000 people across 11 countries with a shared purpose – to enable better lives for our employees and the communities we work in. Our work enables the people we serve to realise their ambitions and aspirations through sustainable employment, independence, better health and wellbeing and increased social participation.

You can expect a great work-life balance, extensive learning opportunities, networking programs and employee benefits.

Enjoy all the perks of a global conglomerate including discount gym and health insurance plus discounts at hundreds of retail outlets.

But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others, who rely on our services.  

What will make you successful:

• Previous experience in occupational rehabilitation, employment placement, labour market or a recruitment environment
• Excellent communication and customer service skills with a passion to help people
• Resilience, self-motivation and the ability to work and thrive within a KPI environment
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Qualifications in a relevant discipline are valuable but not essential.

Ready to join?

Click APPLY now and complete your application through our online recruitment platform.

 For a confidential discussion, please call Amanda Whinney on 0458 379 067. Let’s connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandawhinney

We're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity
We welcome all people to join our team, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, living with disability, all gender identities, LGBTQIA+, people of any socioeconomic status, of any age, race, national origin or ethnicity. We believe each person’s uniqueness makes us even better at the work we do.