Do you want to work with a leading purpose driven, community-based organisation?
SSI's vision is to achieve a society that values the diversity of its people and actively provides support to ensure meaningful social and economic participation and to assist individuals and families to reach their potential.
About the Role The Employment Solutions Officer is responsible for carrying out strategic business development activities to engage and establish employment opportunities for job seekers for the employment region/s and programs they are operating within, with the overall goal of ensuring consistent flow of employment opportunities for job seekers which will ideally lead to ongoing and sustainable employment for job seekers.
The Employment Solutions Officer actively engages with employers to promote the SSI brand and services, to offer employment solutions to employers, and to create a pipeline of employment opportunities suitable for work ready job seekers.
You will work with the broader Employment Services teams to ensure that employment opportunities and vacancies are communicated effectively to team leaders, consultants, facilitators, and job seekers at site level so that vacancies are filled successfully and that job seekers are being placed into suitable employment opportunities within suitable timeframes for both job seekers and employers Selection Criteria Certificate IV or above in Business, Marketing or other similar qualification, desirable or be willing to work towards Good working knowledge of local, state and national labour markets Strong connections with employers, industry and community Proven business development, sales or marketing ability including excellent communication skills, high level negotiation skills, and persuasive ability Strong account management and relationship management skills Strong ethics, accountability, and integrity Experience working in the Employment Services sector and an understanding of working with long term unemployed job seekers is DESIRABLE Experience working in recruitment, sales or marketing is DESIRABLE About Us Settlement Services International (SSI Group, of which Access Community Services is a subsidiary) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential.
Taking an integrated approach how everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society, we support children, young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers, refugees and migrants.
Our programs include facilitating employment, multicultural foster care, creating community engagement, advocacy, and influencing government and international affairs and provide though leadership within our sector nationally and globally.
About our Benefits Salary packaging options to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay!
Industry leading flexible working arrangement supported to work from home and office, including 9-day fortnight; Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth; Access to our inhouse wellbeing programs, three days of culture and well-being leave Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities.
About our Recruitment Process At SSI we have a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, contractors and volunteers.
All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment.
To Apply If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
SSI expects all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so.
This is also a pre-condition to ongoing employment.
Applications close 22 January 2023 SSI strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people.
We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.
SSI is a Disability Confident Recruiter, and our Talent Acquisition team can also assist in; providing alternative formats to apply, making adjustments to the recruitment process and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks.
Should you require adjustments please email us at ****** or call Vimla on 0410801184.
