Community service/ Employment Advisor - DES - Central Sydney

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Community service/ Employment Advisor - Disability Employment Services, Central Sydney Employment Service Region 

• Be part of a team who makes a real difference in the lives of ordinary Australians
• Enjoy a range of employee benefits including generous salary packing options and flexible work arrangements
• Permanent Role – Full Time

At Mission Australia we understand that employment has the potential to change lives and can make a difference to a person’s health and well-being, financial situation and even impact their social and family life.

For decades Mission Australia has been helping people of all ages who have experienced barriers to employment – be it educational, personal or health-related – to gain the skills and confidence to find and keep a job. Our dedicated teams work closely with government, businesses and training organisations across the nation to change lives, families and communities through employment.

About the role

Employment Advisors assist job seekers with a disability, injury or health condition who need assistance to find a job and occasional support in the workplace to seek, gain and maintain sustainable employment through supporting them to manage their vocational and non-vocational barriers to employment.

A key part of their role involves conducting assessments to determine job seeker needs and developing and maintaining strong working relationships with assigned job seekers to help them find meaningful, sustainable employment. In addition to these case management responsibilities Advisors are also required to undertake a range of job seeker marketing and promotion activities including job referrals and interview coaching activities for individuals or target groups. Travelling within the service region is required.

About You

Ideal candidates will have experience in working with vulnerable people and/or people with disabilities and likely come from disability employment, job services, recruitment or case management background. We look for people who are passionate about the sector and who can engage and build rapport with people from a wide range of life experiences and cultural backgrounds. In addition to strong people skills you will need good computer and administration skills and be prepared to work in compliance, target driven environment.

Benefits of Working with Us

Mission Australia ensures our employees are well supported, celebrated and compensated through a range of employee benefits including:

• Salary packaging, which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year
• Paid study, maternity and paternity leave
• Salary continuance insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service
• Access to internal and external training opportunities and workplace mentoring
• Quarterly Celebrate awards that recognise service and adherence to our values.

How to Apply

We encourage all applicants to review the attached position description to ensure they understand the full position requirements. You can obtain further information about Mission Australia and our services by visiting our website www.missionaustralia.com.au

Please note 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.

** Recruitment shortlisting is currently underway for these positions. We encourage you to apply now so we can review your application promptly. Successful candidates are expected to commence training by the end of June 2018**

Please Click “APPLY NOW” and complete all mandatory sections. Please note a cover letters addressing the Key Result Areas is not required as part of the application process.

 Employment Adviser - Disability Employment Services PD April 2018.docx

Should you have any questions about this opportunity please contact David Hayes, Talent Attraction Business Partner on +61 921 710 75

Applications close midnight, Sunday 29th of July.

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