Jobactive Employment Consultant - 180119

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Jobactive Employment Consultant - 180119. Terms and conditions vacancy

The Role
The main role of the Employment Consultant is to efficiently address job seekers' barriers and move them into more engaging on site activities or Work for the Dole and therefore support them to move into sustainable employment. This role is based at our Kirwan office.
 
General tasks include:

• Identifying barriers job seekers face and working with them to address/overcome these
• Supporting jobseekers to find and engage with employment opportunities 
• Referrals to counselling
• Attending and conducting in-house activities
• Linking with specialist support organisations
• Networking with local community and employer organisations to identify job seeker opportunities
• Maintaining records and general administration in accordance with Job Active contractual guidelines

You
To be successful in this role you will be an engaging communicator with a compassionate and firm demeanour.  You will be solutions-focused for the job seekers you work with and use your experience and networks to leverage opportunities.  In addition you will have an eye for details and excellent organisation and time management skills to ensure you meet contractual guidelines.
 
A background of experience and qualifications in employment and community services will be favourably looked upon.
 
What we can offer
We offer our staff attractive salary packaging and employment conditions, staff development programs, Health & Well Being initiatives including the Employee Assistance Program.
 
How to apply
For further information, a position description and instructions to apply, please click Apply Now to enter our online recruitment portal.  Applicants are encouraged to address the key selection criteria in a separate file and quote reference number 180119, and are to be received by 12:00 noon 20th July, 2018.
 

Workways Australia Limited ACN 141 659 734.

Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to a satisfactory Fit-2-Work check as a pre-condition of employment. 

 

Aboriginal, South Sea & Torres Strait Island people
are encouraged to apply.

 
Human Resources
Workways Australia Ltd
Ph: (03) 5153 9300 Workways Australia Ltd respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Victoria, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory and Queensland, and pays its respect to the ongoing living cultures of Aboriginal peoples