DES Program Manager

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Chandler Macleod is Australasia’s leading provider of integrated people services, working with our clients and partners to unleash potential of our people. We make life easier for our clients, putting their needs at the heart of what we do as we live by our values of empowerment, ownership, respect and doing the right thing. We’re entrepreneurial by adopting a pragmatic commercial mindset, we’re agile in responding to change and we’re resilient in the face of setbacks. We’re connectors who collaborate and build relationships and we influence by communicating with impact. If you’re looking to be a part of something bigger than yourself, we’re on the hunt for a self-motivated and people-centric DES Program Manager to join our team in Canberra as we pursue our common goal to change lives and build careers. This exciting new pilot is an opportunity to assist people with a disability transition into meaningful and sustainable employment.

The 12 month pilot initiative provides people with a disability the training and support to increase their job readiness, while giving them access to job opportunities. Additionally, targeted pre-employment training and individualised wrap around services are provided to help candidates be successful in their new role. A robust six months of post job placement support will also increase their likelihood of success. Reporting to the ACT Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Extensive liaison with DES Providers and Disability Associations to identify a talent pool for placement
• Taking on the role of Senior Job Coach for a portfolio of participants.
• Extensive business development to identify opportunities outside of our existing clients
• Overseeing candidate care and management programs ensuring participants are fully supported throughout their engagement
• Leading process design, workflows and key project KPI’s and guidelines
• Working with internal stakeholders to oversee a smooth implementation of the Program.
• Adhering to guidelines with governance and ensuring processes and activities meet compliance and audit requirements.
• Leasing with key stakeholders to ensure applicant information is shared in appropriate time frames
• Regular reporting to internal and external stakeholders against key milestones
• Ensuring program deliverables are achieved without exception including intensive post placement support

You will be able to demonstrate an ability to exceed set targets and KPIs. Sound experience working with job seekers and DES candidates is essential. Ability to listen to client needs, provide solutions and execute service oriented strategies. Previous job coaching, mentoring or Program Management experience in a similar role is highly desirable. Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills, as well as high levels of time management and organisation will be paramount in this role. ethics, integrity and judgement related to participant and client dealings. You thrive in a busy, fast paced environment where you will manage multiple issues using your excellent time management and stakeholder management skills. We’re committed to providing a flexible and dynamic environment where you’ll have access to ongoing support and development as you work alongside some of the industry’s best and above all, be proud of your personal, team and organisational success where we truly change people’s lives. Are you ready to step up and own it? If you think you’ve got what it takes then we want to hear from you! Unleash your potential - Apply today! Click on the ‘Begin’ button and follow the prompts to apply online. For further information about the role, please call Cynthia Andrews on 0428 751 425. Chandler Macleod is a member of Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd, the 5th largest staffing company in the world, and is Australasia’s leading provider of integrated human resources services, products and technologies to organisations and individuals. Since 1959 we have worked with individuals, teams and organisations to plan, source, assess, develop and manage talent to help our clients, candidates and employees to unleash their potential.