Industry Employment Partner (IEA)

Are you passionate about making a difference? WISE Employment is seeking driven, solution‑oriented individuals who thrive on helping others. If you have a strong sense of empathy and compassion for people living with disability, illness, injury, or employment barriers, this role could be perfect for you. We value individuals who go the extra mile, possess excellent communication skills, and can maintain composure under pressure.

As an expert in the Health & Community industry, you will partner with employers and customers across the Maroondah (Ringwood and surrounds) and Calder areas, sourcing employment opportunities within our new Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) division. Through strategic specialisation within your region, you will create strong and lasting relationships with employers, creating opportunities for customers with disabilities.

If you have a background in sales, consulting, customer service or business development, you could be a great fit for our team. We provide comprehensive training to equip you for success in Employment Services at WISE.

To be considered, you must:

Have full Australian working rights

Hold a full Australian driver’s license

Be willing to obtain a National Police Check

Be able to pass a Working with Children Check

Demonstrate the WISE attributes: Customer Centricity, Curiosity, Resilience, Adaptability, Creativity and a Growth Mindset

Perks of Working at WISE…

Competitive Salary with added Not‑For‑Profit Salary Packaging benefits (tax savings) + Super + Car Allowance + More!

Fantastic reward and recognition initiatives and ongoing learning and development

Four additional "Wellness‑Days" of leave (one each quarter), the ability to purchase additional annual leave and various healthy lifestyle initiatives

Company Laptop & iPhone

Exclusive benefits and discounts from leading retailers through Flare

A day in the role involves…

Using your business development skills and deep industry knowledge, create a deep and sustainable pool of partnerships with local businesses

Build strong relationships across the WISE network, to assist in meeting participant and program requirements

Promote our participants to employers creating tailored employment opportunities

Deliver regularly scheduled industry workshops to employers and participants, establishing trust within your market

Help to educate and prepare WISE participants, working alongside our other frontline staff to prepare participants for ongoing employment

WISE Employment Celebrating over 30 years in the employment services industry, WISE Employment is a not‑for‑profit organisation that is committed to providing quality employment, training, and support to the disadvantaged members of our community. We aim to inspire, transform and empower people by connecting them with employers who care. WISE also operates highly successful, inclusive social enterprises along with a range of other programs and services aligned to the needs of the community.

Visit www.wiseemployment.com.au/careers-at-wise to learn more about WISE.

Are you ready to Apply? Please submit a current resume and cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the above‑specified requirements.

We are Inclusive! WISE is recognised by the Diversity Council Australia as an “Inclusive Employer 2024/2025”. We actively encourage and welcome candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, candidates with a disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates.

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