About APM Positions

APM: What is it about the role that you really enjoy?
Emma: The role as a Rehabilitation Consultant (OT) is very dynamic. I love that I am able to plan my own day and no day is the same. There is a lot of variety in the role. One day I may be required to don my hard hat and steel-capped boots to visit a client on a demolition site and the next I may be required to assess the workstation of a lawyer.

APM: What transferable skills are required to perform well in the role? 
Emma: An individual in this role needs to have highly-developed organisational skills, particularly time management, as well as excellent communications skills. Amongst other things, they need to be self-directed, pro-active and be an effective member of the team. They need to possess conflict management, negotiation and problem solving skills.

APM: Why APM? Why this role? 
Emma: APM has a relaxed and friendly work environment and offers the opportunity to specialise in areas of interest. You are a member of highly proficient and competent team with specialist managers who can provide support as necessary. There is an excellent staff development program on offer, which provides all staff members with the ability to tailor training to their specific needs and skill-set.

APM: Why should someone consider a career as a Rehab Consultant (OT) with APM? 
Emma: Because you are provided with the ability to utilise your clinical skills whilst also working in a professional setting. You are provided with every opportunity to further your development through both formal and informal training sessions. Support is available from management and peers alike. Generally, you are working with a young and vibrant team with a focus on work/life balance.

APM: Why should someone consider a career as an IM team leader with APM?
Sonya: This role is a good step up the career path for an experienced Consultant who enjoys mentoring and training staff but isn't quite ready for full management responsibilities of financials etc. The role will allow you to develop leadership and management skills while still utilising the case management skills that have been developed.

APM: What is it about the role that you really enjoy?
Sonya: Helping Consultants develop their skills and knowledge. It is great to see a Consultant develop their case management skills and to assist them in doing this is very rewarding. Providing training and professional development opportunities and resources is also great.

APM: What transferable skills are required to perform well in the role?
Sonya: Time management and computer skills are absolutely essential. A good sense of humour helps keep you sane. A good working knowledge of workers compensation and case management are good keys as well.

APM: Why APM? Why this role?
Sonya: APM has a great reputation and deservedly so. It is a good employer who recognises the need for a work/life balance. You are treated like a professional and get rewarded and recognised for hard work.

APM: What is it about the role that you really enjoy?
Amanda: I love the fact that can work on a day to day basis with the consultants and giving them advice for when they are dealing with complex situations. I also like the flexibility of the role and being able to meet clients outside the office.

APM: What transferable skills are required to perform well in the role?
Amanda: I'd say interpersonal skills, communication, also organisation skills, creative thinking and problem solving!

APM: Why APM? Why this role?
Amanda: I like the culture of APM. I also have fantastic managers and I like working under their leadership. I like the fact that APM thrives on quality and being the number 1 provider.

APM: Why should someone consider a career as a JCA Team Leader with APM?
Amanda: Because of the good training and support: there are a lot of resources for staff!

APM: What is it about the role that you really enjoy?
Christina: Helping client's overcome their barriers so they have the confidence and motivation to return to work. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing the positive progress made by each client during counselling.

APM: What transferable skills are required to perform well in the role?
Christina: Experience and knowledge in counselling and great time management skills are required. Having great communication skills, ability to work independently and within a group is also important. You must also have a non-judgmental attitude within this role and see each person as an individual.

APM: Why APM? Why this role?
Christina: APM is a company that prides itself on maintaining a high level of excellence. APM understands the complexity and challenges that come from providing psychological services to clients, and ensures a supportive environment for staff in which to conduct their role.

APM: Why should someone consider a career as a Psychologist with APM?
Christina: The role is varied and you have the opportunity to expand your professional development. You are well supported and encouraged to take on new challenges.

APM: What is it about the role that you really enjoy?
Sophie: The fact that I get to work with people and work with them on a long term basis and be able to form relationships with them is something that I really enjoy and take seriously. I love the challenge of having to balance so many different cases plus reports. I also enjoyed the steep learning curve that came with the job for myself as I had never worked in employment services before. Basically there is nothing better than having someone sit down opposite you and thank you for changing their life which is what I try to remind myself that I am doing everyday, corny as it sounds!

APM: What transferable skills are required to perform well in the role?
Sophie: I think strong marketing skills are a must as we deal with a lot of ‘cold' leads. Strong time-management skills and the ability to be flexible are also really important and I think that being able to work efficiently in a team is incredibly important at APM. Most of all I think you need fabulous people skills. Being able to find something in common with anyone is a must in order to gain the respect and trust of both your clients and employers and create placements that stick and relationships that will last for future clients to take advantage of!

APM: Why APM? Why this role?
Sophie: I originally heard about APM through a friend who works at a different branch. As soon as she started talking about her new job and what it involved I wanted to work here as well. I had always wanted a job that took advantage of my sales and marketing skills without making me feel like a ‘sleazy salesman' . I wanted the excitement and fast-paced environment of having to meet KPI's (Key Performance Indicators) and targets but I also wanted to be able to actually help people through my work and be proud of what I was doing at the end of the day. Being a Employment Consultant with APM meets all the above criteria!

APM: Why should someone consider a career as an ES Employment Consultant with APM?
Sophie: I can only speak of my own personal experience but I have never been employed in a role that has taught me such an incredible amount in such a relatively short time. I work with an amazing team who have all become my close friends, I have always had all the support that I could possibly need and I know that at any given moment I could probably call up anyone in the APM community and ask them for help without any judgment. I thoroughly enjoy the challenge and responsibility that comes from managing my own caseload and at the end of the day I have never been so proud of myself or as happy in my work choices as I am at APM working with my wonderful caseload! I would definitely recommend it!

APM: What is it about the role that you really enjoy?
James: A role as an APM Learning and Development (L&D) Coach is a fantastic way to develop a comprehensive industry knowledge base, and to become a repository of information and best practices. It gives you the opportunity to be creative, and the freedom to express yourself through your own training style. You get to meet a great bunch of consultants across the company, and also get to see a lot of your state and even some of the rest of the country, as you travel and work across different sites. The travel is a great part of the job!

APM: What transferable skills are required to perform well in the role?
James: Good communication skills are essential! Patience, attention to detail, and good problem solving skills. You need to have a desire to find answers and solutions to unusual and sometimes complex situations. You need to be confident in talking to people at all levels of the organisation and speaking to a group.

APM: Why APM? Why this role?
James: APM is a progressive and dynamic company, and a chance to be part of that from a developmental and training perspective is exciting. In your role as an L&D coach, you're responsible for coaching and motivating consultants, and that brings with it a great sense of responsibility.

APM: Why should someone consider a career as an ES Learning and Development Coach with APM?
James: A role as an L&D is a great chance to share your passion and experience with consultants across the company. It is equally a great opportunity for you to learn and develop. Due to the nature of the industry, there is always so much to learn, and so many unique situations that occur on a daily basis that you will never be bored. You will be at the forefront of company innovation and will be given support and encouragement to bring out your best, and in turn, bring out the best in our consultants.

APM: What is it about the role that you really enjoy?
James: Meeting consultants and job seekers from all over the country and hearing the stories of successful interventions overcoming multiple barriers assisting job seekers regain independence from the welfare system.

APM: What transferable skills are required to perform well in the role?
James: I'd say:

Time management - particularly the ability to prioritise multiple competing demands whilst effectively utilising available resources
Problem solving and lateral thinking ability
Strong IT skills
Communication at all levels using a variety of mediums
Dedication to performance excellence in all areas of your work
Commitment - long days are normal, you need to want to achieve

APM: Why APM? Why this role?
James: Like I said earlier: "Meeting consultants and job seekers from all over the country and hearing the stories of successful interventions overcoming multiple barriers assisting job seekers regain independence from the welfare system": this is what gets me out of bed every day.

APM: APM: Why should someone consider a career as an ES Regional Coordinator with APM?
James: I doubt you will find another Employment Services organisation so dedicated to performance excellence that offers real opportunities for career advancement for those willing to be challenged, ask questions, listen to feedback and be willing to give 110% when required in a frontline Operations Management position. Put simply, this role will give back what you put into it.

APM: What is it about the role that you really enjoy?
Tracy: I really enjoy the opportunity I have to work and develop a team of passionate individuals in order to provide the best service and outcomes for our jobseekers. I enjoy creating and developing plans and strategies to address any challenges we may face and to address trends in performance and the local labour market.

APM: What transferable skills are required to perform well in the role?
Tracy: Management experience is not required, but helpful to have the ability to manage people from different backgrounds and personalities to work together as a united team. Diplomacy skills, strong negotiation skills, time management, organisation skills and the ability to be highly flexible and resourceful are valued. Enjoying a dynamic team environment where no two days are ever the same.

APM: Why APM? Why this role?
Tracy: APM provides support and encouragement to APMer's as well as many opportunities for career progression. APM always hires from within. This role provides a good balance between case management and team management which allows me to make a difference in people's lives as well as develop strategies for the team as a whole. Professional development is as important to APM as it is to me.

APM: Why should someone consider a career as an ES Senior Employment Consultant with APM?
Tracy: To be a part of a team with many years of experience in the industry and a high success rate in assisting people in our community return to work. If you want to join a team that values professional development, gives you an opportunity to make a difference in people's lives, provides you the chance to learn more about your community and the ability to be a part of making business decisions for your team then this is the right role for you!

APM: What is it about the role that you really enjoy?
Dave: You need to be passionate about the industry and be driven to help people. The role (all management roles) are varied and you can never anticipate what the next day brings - which adds to the excitement. Always something new every day. The overriding satisfaction I derive is from helping to provide opportunities to staff, develop and observe their personal growth. I like to watch and hear of where we have provided assistance to our jobseekers enabling them to reach personal goals and sustainable employment - in turn allowing them to earn income to increase their quality of life. Indeed there are some wonderful stories out there where given opportunities people can turn their lives around. So, in a nutshell the people.

APM: What transferable skills are required to perform well in the role?
Dave: Communication Skills are essential along with being able to bring your own life skills into play. You need to be able to organise yourself to Plan, Prioritise and Anticipate. You need to be able to think on your feet and decision make. So what other ingredients do you need - belief, positive approach and to enjoy interaction with people.

APM: Why APM? Why this role?
Dave: In my time the ES area has had a large increase of business and it has provided opportunities to develop and to grow with this. We enter an exciting period ahead and thus will provide further opportunities to grow. APM is out there and indeed a progressive company. I am excited about what opportunities is ahead and so should all staff with advancement aspirations.

APM: Why should someone consider a career as an ES State Manager with APM?
Dave: Opportunity to continue self development and to Lead and Manage, this will continue to broaden your overall knowledge. Great to establish a team and to evolve. It is also a great position to travel and to meet people.