Join a team who is driven to make a meaningful difference to the lives of veterans and their families.
11th December, 2024 As part of the Employment Program Team, you will enjoy a fast-paced, passionate, and fun team-oriented environment. You will support ex-defence personnel and/or their partners to find meaningful and sustainable employment. The work done by this hard-working team has been recognised by the Prime Minister's Veterans' Employment Program awards in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 for Excellence in Supporting Partner and/or Veteran Employment.
In this role, you will have the proven ability to:
Build relationships via phone with clients (Veterans and their family members) to understand their employment aspirations and work with them to outline transferable skills for the civilian job market. Use previous recruitment, talent acquisition, or employment services experience to determine the appropriate level of job-seeking support services and/or provide referral pathways to vocational providers. Write customised and professional resumes and cover letters with attention to detail. Assist with interpreting and responding to key selection criteria and advise on the creation of LinkedIn profiles. Experience in transition to work programs (including apprenticeships and traineeships). Provide pre-employment advice and guidance. Provide coaching on interview techniques. This position is based across two offices - one in Fortitude Valley and in our new Veteran and Family Wellbeing Centre in Stafford. There will be some work from home flexibility a number of days per week.
You will also possess:
A degree in either Allied Health, Vocational Education, Human Services, Social Services, or Human Resources desirable OR Certificate IV in Career Development. Rehabilitation Counselling/Case Management students/new graduates are encouraged to apply. OR 2+ years' experience in either Allied Health, Vocational Education, Human Services, Social Services, or Human Resources. OR 2+ years' employment services experience. OR 2+ years case management experience. Experience delivering employment workshops, briefings, and information sessions to clients and/or stakeholders. Contemporary knowledge of the labour market in addition to higher education options for the purposes of career counselling. Must be confident and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office. Queensland Open Driver's Licence (must). Why work at RSL Queensland: Open, flexible, supportive, empowering - these are some of the things our team loves most about RSL Queensland. Depending on your role, you'll have the tools and flexibility to work in a hybrid way that balances your lifestyle and the requirements of the team.
What else makes us great:
Option to salary package up to $15,900 per year on living expenses and claim further tax-saving benefits on top. Extensive training/development opportunities. Bring your whole authentic self to work each day and be part of a supportive environment. You're gifted 3 additional days of leave at Christmas! Financial support and study leave to undertake higher educational courses related to work. Work in an environment that values all voices – have an influence, be the difference! Benefits Hub that includes lifestyle discounts from hundreds of leading stores and services. Some organisations say it, but RSL Queensland really means it - you will truly be working amongst committed, passionate, and talented professionals. Every day, you will push the envelope as we work together towards our goal of delivering a bright future and enduring legacy for all veterans and their families.
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