Part Time / Full Time Youth Employment Specialist - Bankstown

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*Part time or full time hours considered * Not for profit salary packaging + other benefits * Assist young people overcome barriers to employment *

Summary about this job

Employment Services

Company: Mission Australia

Location: Sydney

Work type: Full Time

Salary: n\a

Phone: +61-2-1077-7941

Fax: +61-8-9043-7525

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Youth Employment Specialist - Bankstown

  • Not for profit salary packaging + other benefits
  • Part time or full time hours considered 
  • Contract until June 2020

About Mission Australia

Mission Australia is a non-denominational Christian charity that has been helping vulnerable Australians move towards independence for more than 155 years.

Every day we support people nationwide by combatting homelessness, assisting disadvantaged families and children, addressing mental health issues, fighting substance dependencies and much more.

We're generously supported by our funders, partners and tens of thousands of everyday Australians, who make the work of our tireless volunteers and staff possible.

About the role

Mission Australia’s Transition to Work provides helps young people enter the workforce. Including trainees and apprentices. As a Youth Employment Specialist you will assist young people 15-21 years gain employment and education by helping them overcome vocational barriers to employment.

We welcome applications for both part time hours (30 hours per week) or full time hours (38 hours per week). Please state in your application your preference. 

Duties

  • Conduct assessments to determine participants existing barriers to employment.
  • Provide advice to participants on the job search process, including resume and interview preparation and applications, and Centrelink compliance
  • Undertake job matching activities to create a referral shortlist for vacancies, schedule interviews and conduct reference checking.
  • Identify appropriate educational pathways and support young people to connect with education and/or training providers
  • Develop and implement tailored post placement support (PPS) strategies
  • Develop and maintain business networks with the view to form long-term business partnerships

Qualifications & experience

  • Experience in Youth Services, Jobactive Services or case management is desirable.
  • Tertiary qualifications in youth, employment services, career counselling, health, community services or related field is advantageous.
  • A proven track record in achieving KPIs.
  • Flexibility to travel across a region as required.
  • Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office packages and other operating systems.
  • A current Driver’s Licence.

As part of our Employment screening process you will be required to undertake a National criminal history check.   In addition there is a requirement to possess a current Working with Children check or apply if you do not already hold one. It is unlawful for prohibited persons to apply for work with children, and, as such, prohibited persons cannot apply for this role.

Benefits  

  • Not for Profit Salary Packaging benefits which reduces your taxable income (details via Advantage)
  • Discounted health care with Medibank Private
  • Purchase additional annual leave
  • Discounted childcare rates of up to 50% at participating Centres (conditions apply)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee discounts with hotels, travel insurance, and major retailers
  • Free, confidential counselling service
  • Volunteering opportunities

Click "APPLY NOW" applications close 22nd of July.

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Mission Australia is dedicated to increasing opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. Learn about our Reconciliation Action Plan

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