Are you looking for a role where you can make a difference?

SYC is a non-profit organisation with a long history of supporting people with disability to access meaningful employment, delivering quality service and building sustainable careers. We’re deeply committed to our community working alongside clients, partners, and staff to help people succeed.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Employment Coach to join our Inclusive Employment Australia program at our Frankston site, where you will make a meaningful and lasting impact on people’s lives.

In this role, you will work closely with participants to understand their individual circumstances, build confidence and skills, and connect them with tailored employment opportunities. You will also collaborate with employers and service providers to support inclusive workplace outcomes while meeting program requirements and performance targets.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide one‑to‑one coaching, guidance and needs assessments to help participants overcome barriers to employment.
• Support with career planning to enhance job readiness skills, including resume writing, interview preparation, and job search strategies.
• Engage with employers and stakeholders to source, match and broker suitable employment opportunities.
• Deliver individual case management and facilitate referrals to services addressing vocational and non‑vocational barriers.
• Provide ongoing post‑placement support to promote sustained employment.

About You

You work well independently while contributing positively to a supportive team. You bring enthusiasm, empathy and a genuine commitment to helping people with diverse needs achieve meaningful employment. With strong administration skills, attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines and performance targets, you’re confident working in a fast‑paced, participant‑focused environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self‑motivated, organised and able to manage deadlines and competing priorities.
• Skilled in interpersonal communication, negotiation and resolving issues with practical, innovative solutions.
• Lived experience of disability or experience supporting people with disability.
• Understanding of employment barriers and the ability to work respectfully with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Key screening requirements:

• Be willing to complete a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
• Tertiary qualification in Disability or Community Services or willing to actively work towards a qualification.
• Be eligible to work in Australia.

Additional benefits

• Additional day off to celebrate your Birthday*
• Enjoy salary packaging benefits
• Access an additional one week of paid leave each year, through SYC loyalty leave*
• Discounted Corporate Private Health Cover
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellbeing leave 

*Qualifying periods and terms apply. 

About us

SYC exists so everyone can succeed.

A not-for-profit organisation, we invest back into the Australian community, helping tens of thousands of people every year with housing, education and employment.

Founded in 1958 to support young people experiencing disadvantage, we have extended this expertise to people of all ages for more than three decades.

To learn more about us, visit our website: https://www.syc.net.au/services/employment

To apply please click the Apply Now button.

If you have any questions, please email  [email protected]

SYC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud of our diverse workforce. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with disability to apply. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact our recruitment team who will be happy to support you.