Group
Occupation

411431 Employment Consultant

Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
Next release Unknown
First release

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
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