Employee Onboarding Specialist

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Detail information about job Employee Onboarding Specialist. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Not for Profit Organisation
• Full Time Position
• Generous Salary Packaging Options

Bedford is a not-for-profit organisation changing the lives of people with disability by building capacity, independence and wellbeing.

We do this by providing a broad suite of support services including employment and social participation activities across our 22 sites in SA, New South Wales and Victoria. We offer tailored services to meet individual goals, in the workplace and community and promote individual choice and control to empower people with disability to live fulfilled and happy lives.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Employee Onboarding Specialist to undertake the successful selection, recruitment and induction of employees within set time frames and targets.

Responsibilities:

• Promote Bedford’s services to potential applicants, through liaison with schools, transition centres, Job Network providers, other disability services and Government agencies.
• Conduct initial interviews for new employees with a disability inclusive of checking relevant background information, NDIS eligibility, references and applicant notifications.
• Participate in the development and ongoing delivery of Bedford’s School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) program.
• Promote Bedford’s services to potential applicants, through liaison with schools, transition centres, Job Network providers, families, participants/clients, other disability services and Government agencies.
• Source new business opportunities in the Disability Employment sector.
• Promote the business and grow services that support employment for people living with disability.
• Coordinate and administer the delivery of Bedford’s work experience programs.
• Participate in disability expos and school/students/parents information forums.

You will need:

• Experience in a recruitment or onboarding role
• Experience in a customer service role is desired but not essential
• A comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of the NDIS, including NDIS School Leaver Employment Support and School to Work Transition
• Professional and ethical approach to doing business
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral
• A multitasker with the ability to priorities task and take action in a timely manner
• Client focus individual
• Display qualities, professional conducted, and positive attitude consistent with Bedford’s values
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously in a methodical way, with good follow-up skills.
• A current drivers licence

This is a busy role in a vibrant and evolving environment and the successful candidate will need to show initiative, self-motivation and a genuine enthusiasm for the disability sector. In return, you will join a passionate team in a time of change and build diverse skills in a supported but autonomous environment. Salary packaging benefits for the not-for-profit sector also apply.

How to Apply 

Before applying, applicants should view the full position description and review the Applicants Guide on the careers page of our website. To get a copy of the position description, copy and paste the following link into your browser https://bit.ly/2NDDlYi.

Click the 'Apply for this Job' button to submit your application online.

The successful applicant will be required to have a current National Police Check, and the relevant DCSI Clearance, the Offer of Employment will be subject to legal rights to work in Australia. 

Applications close: Wednesday 25 July 2018

Enquiries regarding this role can be directed to Matthew Grantham  on (08) 8275 0274.


Bedford is an equal opportunity employer and indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply.