Vocational Counsellor - Vietnamese Speaking

Afford’s high-quality employment services are continuing to grow, and we’re looking for a Vocational Counsellor to support people with disability and complex needs to overcome barriers and achieve their employment goals. This is a role where purpose and professional expertise come together. You’ll provide short-term, solution-focused counselling and vocational support to help clients build job readiness, find meaningful employment and achieve sustainable outcomes.

About the role:

• Work across the Footscray, St Albans or Werribee sites to support IEA clients with barriers to employment
• Provide vocational counselling and practical strategies to improve wellbeing and job readiness
• Partner with Employment Consultants and Business Development Consultants to support sustainable employment outcomes
• Help clients build confidence, set goals and develop strategies to move towards open employment

What you will do:

• Assess clients’ strengths, needs and barriers that may impact their ability to find and maintain employment
• Provide short-term, solution-focused counselling and allied health interventions
• Develop strategies to address physical, emotional, mental health and lifestyle barriers to employment
• Support clients to set meaningful goals aligned with their employment plans
• Complete Strengths Passports, Wellbeing Passports and other relevant assessments and documentation
• Work closely with Employment Consultants, Senior Employment Consultants and Business Development Consultants to support client outcomes
• Provide guidance and mentoring to clients and employment services staff around complex barriers and appropriate strategies
• Research and identify relevant information, resources and solutions based on individual client needs
• Support clients through job seeking and post-placement stages, with a focus on sustainable open employment
• Provide timely feedback and reporting to Employment Consultants and the Service Manager
• Maintain accurate client records and ensure confidentiality and compliance with relevant standards and guidelines
• Build positive relationships with clients, advocates, employers, staff and external stakeholders
• Contribute to continuous improvement, quality service delivery and a safe working environment

What you will bring:

• Vietnamese speaking is essential for this role.
• A degree-level (or higher) qualification in Allied Health Services from a recognised tertiary institution
• Experience working within a short-term, solution-focused counselling framework
• Experience supporting people with disability in an employment or direct support setting
• Strong understanding of barriers to employment and strategies to support job readiness
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong record keeping, documentation and organisational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team while also working independently
• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, solutions-focused approach
• Experience using client databases and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• A genuine commitment to Afford’s purpose and values
• Current Australian C class driver's licence and own vehicle to travel between service delivery sites
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) a current NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDISWSC) and Working with Children Check (WWCC).

Why join Afford:

• Make a difference – Help people with disability overcome barriers and achieve meaningful, sustainable employment.
• NFP Salary Packaging benefits – Increase your take-home pay with up to $15,900 tax-free plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
• Additional leave benefits – Enjoy bonus leave at each work anniversary and the option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Health and wellbeing – Access discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport and a range of wellbeing initiatives.
• Career development – Grow your skills through ongoing learning, professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive culture – Join a collaborative, values-led team committed to inclusion, continuous improvement and making a positive impact.

More about Afford:

At Afford, we exist to create an inclusive world where human rights are realised, a world where people of all abilities can share in life’s adventure. We are committed to inclusion, diversity and creating opportunities for people with disability to live the lives they choose. Our people live our values of Kind, Clear, Team and Explore. To learn more about Afford, visit www.afford.com.au.