Job Category: Community Services and Development Join the passionate team at Workways delivering employment services across Australia! Job Description Workforce Australia – Employment Coach Play a key role in our team in a purpose driven Not for Profit organisation dedicated to making a positive social and economic difference in our communities. Location – Capalaba Contract Type: Permanent Full Time About the opportunity: As an Employment Coach you will deliver high level customer service through matching customers to the most effective interventions to become job ready and find suitable and sustainable employment. You will work with customers to identify and address employment and non-employment related barriers. You will empower our customers, supporting them into sustainable employment, building their independence and improving their wellbeing. It is an engaging, challenging and rewarding role. Being an Employment Coach involves: Ensuring that the customer understands the requirements of the program and expectations that they are to be actively engaged in employment or an activity preparing them for employment. Identifying and coordinating the delivery of assistance for customers that will improve their employment prospects – through building self-esteem, facilitating access to non-vocational and vocational interventions, accessing activities at the site and job matching. Delivering and facilitating a range of group-based sessions for customers to support in improving their non-vocational skills and ability to complete job search. Developing and maintaining relationships with community organisations to ensure holistic support is provided. Reviewing customers' requirements on a regular basis to ensure tailored to their individual circumstances. Conducting Reverse Marketing calls to Employers to support with placing participants into employment About You: You are passionate about your community and connecting people to opportunities You are results driven but people focused - always You have well developed interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to negotiate, liaise and consult with a wide range of stakeholders You utilise your professionalism and finely-honed customer service skills when providing support to our customers including facilitating small groups. You are proficient in computer applications, including Windows and MS office suite. You understand and have the ability to work within a contractual compliant environment. You may have relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in Employment Services or related fields. You hold a current drivers licence and are willing to undertake a satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children Card as a pre-condition of employment. About us: Workways Australia - we get people connected. We're a high performing, not-for-profit organisation delivering employment, environmental, youth and community services throughout VIC, NSW, and QLD. We are a community focused organisation, committed to making a positive social and economic difference for those living and working in our communities. What we will also Offer You Attractive base salary, enhanced by salary packaging benefits increasing your take home pay up to $15,900 per year Monthly paid Accrued Days Off (ADO)- Available for Full time employees Employee Assistance program including individual coaching and access for immediate family members Ability to obtain discounted private health insurance Access to discounts for everyday shopping purchases A supportive team environment committed to making a difference in the communities we live and work in. Ongoing development opportunities, individual training budget and career growth How to apply: To apply for this position, please attach your current resume and a cover letter that addresses the key Selection Criteria listed above. Applications close 21st November, 2024 (or earlier if a suitable candidate is found) Workways Australia Limited ACN 141 659 734. Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to a satisfactory Police check and WWVC/WWCC/Blue Card (as required per State/Territory) as a pre-condition of employment. Aboriginal, South Sea and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply for this position. Workways Australia Ltd respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland, and pays its respect to the ongoing living cultures of Aboriginal peoples
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