An employment ecosystem lens offers an ecological perspective on the multi-dimensional factors that either hinder or help access to employment. First articulated in the context of disability employment research ^[1], an employment ecosystem approach looks at the intersecting systems and dynamics that play an integrative role in employment opportunities and access. This approach has since been extended and applied in a range of contexts. This entry paper begins by providing a detailed overview of the employment ecosystem approach and explains its utility as an ecological approach to inclusive employment and its applicability in a range of fields. We explain the three levels of the employment ecosystem and outline common factors identified from existing studies. We then expand on the employment ecosystem concept by applying it to the findings of a literature review on the barriers and enablers of youth employment in Australia. We conclude with observations, remarking on the need for employment interventions, programs, laws, and policies to take a holistic, employment ecosystem approach. We argue that such an approach recognises the centrality of support from across all levels of the employment ecosystem, inclusive of personal and family-based support, support for employers, workplaces, and policymakers, as well as resources from the broader community and community members.