Diversity Recruitment Specialist

About the Opportunity

MCM (Melbourne City Mission) is a leading community services organisation that innovatively works alongside thousands of Victorians and their communities to overcome barriers experienced through Homelessness, Disability, Palliative care, Early Childhood Intervention Services and Education.

MCM/CoAct is a specialist youth provider for Inclusive Employment Australia supporting young people with disability up to the age of 25 to find and keep meaningful employment.

The Diversity Recruitment Specialist (DRS) role is centred on employer engagement, creating pathways for clients by ensuring employers are engaged, aware, and open to hiring individuals with disabilities. The DRS are dedicated to employer engagement, focusing on identifying suitable job opportunities that match each client's skills and goals.This role also involves educating employers about disability accommodation and advocating for supportive work environments tailored to the needs of each client.

About you

We are looking for someone who can:

• Assist clients in navigating various job search platforms, government services, and other employment resources.
• Identify and address any barriers or specific needs clients face in the job search process, including those arising from disability or other personal circumstances.
• Facilitate job search workshops for groups, focusing on resume building, interview preparation, and other employment readiness topics, ensuring accessibility for all participants.
• Build strong, ongoing relationships with employers to ensure continued collaboration and job opportunities for clients.
• Provide continuous support post-placement, focusing on retention strategies to ensure long-term success. 

Benefits of working with MCM include:

• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Attractive Salary Packaging benefits
• Supportive learning and development environment
• Culture of continuous improvement

Essential:

• Frontline experience within an employment services provider.
• We seek candidates with a diverse range of skills from both within and beyond the sector, recognising the value of unique industry experience and perspectives.
• Frontline staff involved in case management who do not have lived experience of disability or a minimum of three (3) years of industry experience are required and to hold or be actively working towards a relevant qualification.
• Relevant qualifications include (but not limited to); Cert IV or above Community Services, Employment Services, Disability Support, Career Development etc.
• Collaboration & Partnership - Intermediate
• Relationship Development -Intermediate
• Coaching and Mentoring - Intermediate
• Adaptability-Advanced
• Attention to Detail -Intermediate
• Results Orientation -Advanced
• Influence -Intermediate
• Care -Advanced
• Decision Making -Intermediate
• Strategy- Intermediate
• Candidates are required to hold an approved working with children check and positive police clearance
• Results driven & business oriented.
• Confident communication.
• Strong empathy and an ability to build rapport with diverse individuals.
• Creative problem-solving skills and adaptability to tailor support to individual needs.
• A solutions-focused approach that fosters motivation and drives positive outcomes
• Communication - Intermediate

Screening Criteria:

• National Police check
• Working with Children check
• Valid Victorian Drivers license
• Right to Work in Australia

Applications for this role will close on 3 August 2026 or Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early.  Please include your current resume and cover letter.
Please review the position description to understand more about the role and responsibilities.  If you have any needs throughout the recruitment process that have not already been catered for, we encourage you to contact recruitment@mcm.org.au to let us know how we can better support you to apply.

About MCM

MCM is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to safety. MCM embraces differences because we know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain talented people. 
We are a leading not-for profit-for-purpose organisation that offer a broad range of services in Disability, Homelessness, Palliative Care and Education.

Our commitment to Safety

MCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero-tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.

Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity of Access

At MCM we embrace our differences because we know that diversity helps us to innovate and make the biggest impact possible. Our DEI Strategy supports and drives an inclusive workplace culture. We embrace the learning opportunities that come with authentic commitment to equity of access for all. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.