Life Without Barriers
Employment Pathways Coach. Permanent Full Time - Newcastle
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About Life Without Barriers
Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not-for-profit organisation with 8,000 employees working across more than 500 communities in Australia. We support:
- Children, young people, and families
- People with disability
- Older people
- People with mental illness
- People experiencing homelessness or seeking refugee support
At the core of our work for over 25 years is empowering people with disability to live life on their own terms. Join our team and help others gain choice, control, and independence to live their best life.
We value diversity and encourage all candidates to apply, particularly those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds and people with disability.
About the Role: Employment Pathways Coach
Position Type: Full-time, work-from-home, with regular community travel
As an Employment Pathways Coach, your mission is to:
- Support individuals to build the skills, confidence, and experience needed to achieve their employment goals.
- Work with NDIS employment support participants to provide person-centred guidance.
- Collaborate in developing, implementing, and reviewing individualised employment pathways tailored to each person’s strengths, interests, and goals.
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Key Responsibilities
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Support Participants:
- Provide person-centred support based on their needs, preferences, and funding.
- Help participants increase work readiness through skill-building, work experience, and decision-making support.
- Identify and address other challenges (e.g., health, mental health, housing) that may impact employment.
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Build Partnerships:
- Strengthen relationships with employers, training providers, and community organisations to create opportunities.
- Connect school-to-employment transitions for better outcomes.
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Team Culture:
- Contribute to a positive team culture while delivering high-quality services.
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Travel & Engagement:
- Attend in-person appointments, community activities, and workplace visits to facilitate participant progress.
Required Skills & Experience
To excel in this role, you must:
- Hold a Certificate IV in Social & Community Services (or equivalent).
- Possess a current driver’s licence.
- Have case management experience working with young people with disability.
- Demonstrate strong community and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office and database systems (or willing to learning quickly).
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Additional Checks Required:
All candidates must complete:
- Nationally-coordinated police and workplace prohibited list checks
- NDIS Workers’ Clearance Check
- Where applicable, a Working with Children Check
Benefits
- Meaningful Impact: Work with one of Australia’s largest social-purpose organisations.
- Growth Opportunities: Access career pathways across a national network.
- Salary Packaging: Potentially increase your take-home pay by up to $15,900 tax-free annually.
- Wellness Support: Free Fitness Passport membership, providing gym and pool access for you and your family.
How to Apply
Submit a single document combining your resume and covering letter by clicking “Apply” and following the prompts.
Access & Inclusion:
Candidates with disabilities can request adjustments or an alternate application format via LWB’s Careers Page.
Closing Date:
Midnight, Friday, 8th July 2026.
Contact: For enquiries, email Kristina Kubel at recruitment@lwb.org.au
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