Post Placement and Ongoing Support Consultant Location: MatchWorks South Lake
Brand: Training & Employment
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2024
SALARY BANDING: $63k-$77k + Super AND Salary Packaging options OPERATIONAL HOURS: Full-Time, Ongoing, 38 hours per week- 8:54am-5:00pm Monday to Friday LOCATION – South Lake and Fremantle Are you looking for your next challenge in Disability Employment Services? Do you have excellent organisational skills and a willingness to contribute to a positive culture across all our workplaces? MatchWorks is looking for a Post Placement Support/Ongoing Support Consultant to cover both our Mandurah and Rockingham offices. Enjoy working for a supportive non-for-profit organisation in an exceptionally rewarding position where no two days will be the same!
About the Job As a Post Placement/ Ongoing Support Consultant you will provide specialised individual support and intervention to clients who have obtained employment. You will build strong relationships with clients, employers and key stakeholders to assess and address needs to achieve sustainable employment outcomes.
Develop and maintain tailored employment pathway plans in conjunction with job seekers which identify specific employment outcomes, work strategies, tailored interventions (including other service providers), ongoing employment support activities and employment independence goal strategies. Achieve job placements (repeat business) and sustainable employment outcomes. Support clients in the workplace to maintain ongoing employment through effective post placement support, focusing on those clients in ongoing support, with intent to transition to Independent workers. Continually survey the local job market in order to identify suitable and alternative employment opportunities, use networks of workers in PPS and OGS to garner opportunities for other job seekers. Skills & Experience We are after someone who can provide a high level of customer service and engagement to assist those in the community with various barriers to employment. This position is suited to a go-getter who has highly developed interpersonal and customer service skills and demonstrated professionalism, attention to detail, resilience and an ability to engage and influence.
Proven ability to build rapport and maintain effective relationships with clients, peers and relevant agencies. High level negotiation skills and the ability to think on feet in high pressure situations. Ability to work within stringent KPIs and driven to exceed targets. Proven ability to manage time and workloads effectively to business priorities in a challenging environment. Knowledge of support services available to clients to ensure support and assistance in maintaining employment. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously in varied locations as required, including office based & onsite workplace visits. Drivers license and car. NDIS Worker screening check or are willing to obtain one. Benefits & Culture At MatchWorks, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to work. That is why, every year, we help thousands of people from all backgrounds, ages, and abilities to find sustainable employment. We are also part of the genU family, and we proudly reinvest our profits back into the communities we work within to help people lead their best lives! At genU, we're not all the same. And that's one of our greatest strengths. We draw on the differences in who we are, what we've experienced, and how we think. Because to live our values and to succeed in our vision, we must all be active in building inclusive communities.
There are so many benefits available when you work with MatchWorks, some of which include:
Investment in you: In addition to a comprehensive induction program & ongoing professional development, genU is committed to providing opportunities for career progression. You will have access to a range of accredited training modules, staff mentoring programs and our internal jobs board. Commitment to staff Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 access to an innovative, holistic employee assistance program that supports your emotional, mental, financial, and physical health. Increase your take home pay: Salary package up to $15,900 per annum each FBT year plus further meals and entertainment benefits. Company vehicle allowance. Employee Discount Program: save money with employee discounts and savings at over 450 of Australia's most loved retailers and service providers including Coles, Woolworths & JB HI-FI. Study Scholarship: All genU employees are eligible for a 25% scholarship towards undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University. Focus on Work-life balance: 13 days personal leave, 10 Well-being days per annum for full-time staff and pro-rata for part-time staff, paid parental leave and ability to purchase extra leave. Workplace Culture: Become a part of the Matchworks family with positive and collaborative workplace culture, recognition programs and connections with new people who inspire, mentor and lead. Employee Referral Program: Refer a candidate to work for us and if successful receive a bonus after they successfully complete their 6-month qualifying period. If this sounds like a position that suits your current career focus, we would love to hear from you!
Contact MatchWorks is committed to providing accessible, inclusive and equitable recruitment processes for all candidates. For further details please contact Dayle Moulds on 0477 033130 or at
At MatchWorks we're committed to providing a work environment which is inclusive to all, we encourage applicants from people of all ages, nationalities and abilities and cultures including Indigenous peoples, LGBTQIA+ community and people with a disability.
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