About Echo
Echo is a not-for-profit organisation proudly delivering inclusive employment services across South East Melbourne. We empower people to achieve their goals by connecting them to meaningful, sustainable employment opportunities through the Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) program.

We are seeking a passionate and motivated Career Advisor to join our dynamic team working across, Narre Warren, Cranbourne and Pakenham sites, this full-time position plays a key role in supporting participants to achieve lasting employment outcomes.

About the Role

As a Career Advisor, you will work closely with employers and participants to create life-changing opportunities. You’ll identify, develop, and maintain strong employer relationships, helping match candidates to meaningful, inclusive roles that lead to sustainable employment outcomes.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Identify and address participants vocational and non-vocational barriers to employment and career objectives

• Developing and implementing marketing strategies to generate new employment opportunities

• Provide employers with recruitment advice and workforce solutions

• Collaborate with internal teams to effectively job match participants to vacancies

• Support participants in developing employability skills, including communication, time management, resume writing and interview techniques

• Delivering ongoing post-placement support, including workplace mentoring and training coordination

• Building relationships with community organisations and stakeholders

• Ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance with IEA program standards

About You

If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a dynamic, people-focused environment. You enjoy thinking creatively to solve challenges and take pride in achieving results for both participants and employers.

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:

• A results-driven mindset with strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Excellent time management and administrative abilities

• The capacity to multi-task and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced setting

• A customer-focused approach with high attention to detail and compliance

• Enthusiasm, resilience, and a genuine commitment to supporting others

Experience in employment services, recruitment, or community engagement will be highly regarded.

Why Join Echo?

At Echo, we value our people and recognise their contribution. We offer a rewarding career with a range of benefits, including:

• Performance-based bonuses (quarterly benchmarks)

• 12% Superannuation

• 17.5% Leave Loading

• Salary Packaging – maximise your take-home pay with NFP tax benefits and meal & entertainment options

• Additional Leave Benefits – 4 x Wellness Days, Birthday Leave, option to purchase extra leave

• Above-award Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Program – wellbeing and counselling support

• Professional Development – accredited training and growth opportunities

• Company laptop and iPhone

• Retail Discounts through the Flare Employee Program

Join Us

If you’re ready to empower others and grow your career with a purpose-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you, recent graduates welcome to apply.

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Employment with Echo requires eligibility to work in Australia, a current driver’s licence, National Police Clearance, and a Working with Children Check.

Echo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, mature-aged workers, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.