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Unit Group

4114 Employment Consultants

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

4114 Employment Consultants

Assist unemployed persons to find suitable employment through collaboration with employers and clients and provision of ongoing support.

Talent Agents are excluded from this unit group. Talent Agents are included in Occupation 222231 Recruitment Consultant.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
Occupation

411431 Employment Consultant

Assists people to find suitable employment through collaboration with employers and clients, and provision of ongoing support.

Talent Agents are excluded from this occupation. Talent Agents are included in Occupation 222231 Recruitment Consultant.

Alternative title

  • Job Coach

Specialisation

  • Disability Employment Consultant

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • Recognises, supports and evaluates individuals' needs, interests, skills and past job experience
  • Plans, develops and implements capability building for individuals through training and support services
  • Creates and implements individualised plans with clients to support a clear pathway to employment
  • Coordinates with employers to find suitable employment for individuals
  • Builds and maintains relationships with employers and community organisations in order to obtain ongoing employment opportunities for clients
  • Assists individuals with job applications and requirements
  • Fosters long-term relationships with clients and provides ongoing support
  • May assist people with disability and neurodivergent individuals to find suitable employment by collaborating with employers and clients to ensure reasonable adjustments