Employment Consultant
Job No:
82993
Location:
Bundaberg, QLD
- Autonomous full-time role working with leading NFP in employment services for disadvantaged jobseekers
- Great opportunity to see your skills in employment creating independence for others
- Competitive salary $48,163 to $54,982 plus super and salary sacrifice options
ABOUT STEPS GROUP AUSTRALIA
STEPS Group Australia is a national not-for-profit organization committed to ‘making a difference by providing opportunity’. Through core services of employment and training, we give people the skills and opportunities to achieve their goals.
STEPS serves to empower disadvantaged job seekers, giving support to those with a disability, injury, or health conditions, to find and maintain sustainable employment. Since our inception in 1989, we have established ourselves within the industry, creating new strategic partnerships and developing innovative solutions for pathways towards independence for thousands of customers.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
STEPS has an exciting opportunity for an Employment Consultant to work in Bundaberg, QLD, on a full time basis.
The purpose of this role will be to assist individuals with disability, injury or ill-health to secure and maintain sustainable employment in the open labour market.
Specific responsibilities will include:
- Managing the case file of each job seeker to achieve individual performance goals and contribute to overall effectiveness of the DES program;
- Conducting a skills assessment to develop an employment pathway, including assessments and interventions to identify/address vocational barriers, educational achievements, skills gaps, and job search activities;
- Providing flexible assistance to address vocational and non-vocational barriers to develop the Participant in order to find, gain or remain in sustainable employment; and
- Providing appropriate post placement and/or on-going support to maximize employment outcomes.
To be successful in this role, you will be a highly skilled communicator, with the ability to liaise and build relationships with a variety of stakeholders ideally with qualifications at the Certificate level or higher in Employment, Disability Services or similar. Sensitivity and patience will also be essential, and any previous experience working with disadvantaged groups will be highly regarded.
Candidates with a background in Disability Employment Services or Youth Employment would be highly suitable for this role and will consequently hold an understanding of current employment issues relating to people with a disability. This is also an excellent opportunity for an HR/Employment professionals looking for a more rewarding experience with an NFP organisation.
Above all, you will have a passion and committment to working with people with disabilites, and will tackle this role with drive and enthusiasm. This is a role where you will go home each day knowing you have made a REAL difference!
Please note:
- To be eligible for this role you must hold a current Driver's License.
- You will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and Working with Children and/or Vulnerable Persons Check. This can be organised through STEPS.
ABOUT THE BENEFITS
This is a challenging and extremely rewarding opportunity for the right candidate, promising a level of personal satisfaction that is hard to find anywhere else.
In return for your hard work and dedication, we will be offering a competitive salary $48,163 to $54,982, plus super and salary sacrifice options. Access to a vehicle is also be provided for work purposes.
At STEPS we are proud of what we do, and truly value and appreciate the staff and volunteers that are helping us reach our goals. If you are ready to see your work make a difference, then this is the place for you!
Take this opportunity to utilise your skills in giving people their independence - Apply Now!