Disability Employment Consultant Jobs in Australia

What the role involves

A disability employment consultant helps people with disability, injury, or a health condition prepare for work, find a job, and stay in it. As a consultant working through Carevo’s network in Australia, you would coach participants through the steps that lead to open employment and then support them once they start.

The work splits into two halves. The first is working directly with the person: identifying their skills and interests, building a plan, writing a resume, practising interviews, and arranging work experience or trials. The second is employer engagement. You contact local businesses, explain what a participant can offer, and negotiate practical details such as flexible hours, adjusted duties, or workplace modifications. Once someone is placed, you provide on-the-job support and check in regularly so the role lasts.

It is worth knowing the current program names. The Disability Employment Services (DES) program was replaced by Inclusive Employment Australia on 1 November 2025. The new program removes time limits, lets participants change provider when they want, and extends eligibility to people assessed with a work capacity of eight hours a week or less. Consultants who have worked in DES will recognise much of the day-to-day work.

Who you would support

You would support a wide range of people, from young people leaving school to adults returning to work after injury or a long break. Some are confident and job-ready; others need months of preparation and steady encouragement.

A good portion of this work involves school leavers. The NDIS funds employment supports under its Finding and Keeping a Job category, which includes School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) for young people moving from school into working life. SLES is being phased out and transitioning to a more flexible, outcomes-based model by mid-2027, so consultants in Australia should understand both how it works now and where it is heading.

How Carevo works

Carevo is not a job board with a fixed list of vacancies. It is a curated availability directory for NDIS workers and employment professionals.

When you register with Carevo, you build a profile that sets out your qualifications, your experience in employment support, your availability, and the areas near Australia where you can work. Carevo then presents that profile to NDIS and disability employment providers in our network who need consultants.

When a provider sees a fit, they contact you directly. You ask your questions, weigh up the caseload and terms, and decide whether to go ahead. There is no single advertised role to apply for and no deadline to meet. You register once, and providers reach out to you.

Pay and working arrangements

Pay for disability employment consultants is set by the provider who contacts you, not by Carevo. Employed roles generally sit under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services (SCHADS) Award, with the exact rate depending on your classification, hours, and whether you work as an employee or an independent contractor. Some roles are full-time, others part-time or casual, and many involve a mix of office work, travel to workplaces, and community appointments around Australia. You discuss and agree these arrangements directly with the provider before you start.