30/03/2026
The IEP’s Employability Essentials workshops are free for IEP Members as part of their membership package and are an opportunity to build on sector knowledge and strengthen day-to-day practice. Each session runs for just 45 minutes over lunchtime, is delivered online, and explores topics drawn from the IEP Award in Employability Essentials program.
Inclusive Employability
Online via Microsoft Teams | 10 April & 29 May | 12:00pm – 12:45pm AEST
Disability inclusion is one of the most important areas of practice for employment service professionals, and this workshop is designed to strengthen your confidence and capability in this space. It extends the learning from the Employability Essentials modules on physical disability, intellectual disabilities, sensory impairment, and reasonable adjustments, bringing these topics to life through practical application.
The session deepens practitioners’ understanding of the legal framework around reasonable workplace adjustments, helps identify the most common barriers facing participants with disability, and introduces the tools and solutions available to address them. Through real-world case studies, you will develop practical strategies for advocating for participants, working with employers to make necessary adjustments, and fostering genuinely inclusive employment opportunities.
Register for workshop: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/theinstituteofemployabilityprofessionalsaustralia/1991573
The Art of Disclosure
Online via Microsoft Teams | 24 April & 12 June | 12:00pm – 12:45pm AEST
Disclosure of personal information – whether a health condition, disability, or criminal record – is one of the most sensitive decisions a job seeker can face, and how practitioners guide that process matters enormously. This workshop extends the Employability Essentials Disclosure module, going further into the strategies, legal context, and real-world scenarios practitioners encounter every day.
The session covers the legal protections and obligations involved and equips practitioners with strategies for supporting participants to disclose information about mental health, disability, and criminal history with employers. Through case studies, breakout activities, and real-world scenarios, participants will develop practical skills to help people make informed decisions about disclosure, prepare for potential outcomes, and understand the importance of timing, context, and framing in enhancing job prospects while reducing the risk of bias.
Register for workshop: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/theinstituteofemployabilityprofessionalsaustralia/1991576
Coaching with Impact
Online via Microsoft Teams | 8 May & 26 June | 12:00pm – 12:45pm AEST
Great coaching is at the heart of effective employment practice. This masterclass builds on the Developing Coaching Skills and Increasing Personal Impact modules within Employability Essentials, going deeper into the principles and techniques that enable practitioners to connect more meaningfully with participants and achieve better outcomes.
The session covers coaching fundamentals including active listening, effective questioning, and the application of Transactional Analysis to improve communication. Participants will also explore how to adopt a coaching mindset, build rapport, and address complex client needs, while boosting their personal impact as coaches. Through case studies, breakout activities, and self-reflection, this workshop builds genuine confidence in coaching practice.
Register for workshop: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/theinstituteofemployabilityprofessionalsaustralia/1991580
Emotional Intelligence in Action
Online via Microsoft Teams | 15 May | 12:00pm – 12:45pm AEST
This workshop empowers employability practitioners to understand and apply Emotional Intelligence (EI) more effectively in their work, extending the Introduction to Emotional Intelligence module in Employability Essentials with practical, interactive learning. The session covers the four core elements of EI – self-awareness, self-regulation, social awareness, and social skills – and explores how these can be applied to support participants facing complex challenges, improve engagement, manage emotions, and build stronger professional relationships.
Through case studies and interactive activities, practitioners will also have the opportunity to assess and develop their own EI competencies, helping them meet the demands of their role and connect more effectively with both participants and employers.
Register for workshop: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/theinstituteofemployabilityprofessionalsaustralia/1991566
Not yet an IEP member?
The IEP Award in Employability Essentials is free for IEP Members as part of their membership package. Visit our website or contact australia@iemployability.org to find out more about joining IEP and accessing the full Employability Essentials program alongside these workshops, plus more.