Job no: 495419
Work type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Location: Kingaroy
Categories: Employment Services
yourtown is a trusted provider of services for young people, focusing on mental health and wellbeing, long-term unemployment, prevention of youth suicide, child protection, and support for those experiencing domestic and family violence.
yourtown helps children and young people realise they have the ability to tackle whatever life throws at them. We help them believe in their unique strengths, tenacity, and self-determination.
Your opportunity As the Job Placement Coach , you will be part of a support team that works together with young people, focusing on building their skills, confidence, and readiness to enter employment through targeted and tailored activities. In this role, you will use your customer service skills and ability to build relationships to support them in gaining skills that will lead to meaningful, sustainable employment.
Your role will include:
Delivering tailored, outcome-driven employment services, including assessment, pathway development, employer outreach, and ongoing support for sustainable employment. Completing intake assessments with participants to determine work readiness. Collaborating with members to set goals and implement strategies. Sourcing and matching employment opportunities for young people using a strengths-based, client-centered approach. Job matching, cold calling, and reverse marketing the young person to employers. What we are looking for You are passionate about your work. To you, this is not just a job; it is your career – a choice you make every day! Your practice is client-focused, with young people at the heart of it.
In addition, you possess:
Demonstrated experience in identifying and implementing actions, including job-seeking activities to progress young people on their pathway to employment. The drive to meet KPIs – it isn't just a number; it is a young person's life that you help change for the better. Proficient skills in using technology and systems; our compliance requirements are high, and your administration needs to be on par with this. Great employer engagement skills - you love cold calling and reverse marketing. Resilience to work in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. A solid understanding of the local labour market and the barriers faced by disadvantaged young people. A full Australian driver's licence. Your benefits When you join yourtown , you will be welcomed into a safe, inclusive, and diverse community. We are a resilient, resourceful, and dedicated team striving to make a difference.
Your employment experience will include:
Salary sacrifice options to increase your take-home pay. Monthly RDOs. Access to Paylab to help you save on everyday items. Opportunities for internal and external professional development. Free access to LinkedIn Learning including over 16,000 learning modules. A focus on employee health and wellbeing. Access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and your immediate family. Access to discounted private health insurance, banking, finance, insurance, and superannuation. An environment that values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer. How to apply If you believe in the power of young people and in yourself, join team yourtown and have an amazing impact on the lives of young people, their families, and the wider community in Australia.
To apply, and for a full Position Description please visit: yourtown careers .
For any questions about the role, please contact: Lily Welch | Talent Acquisition Specialist |
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so apply ASAP!
yourtown has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and believes that safeguarding is a shared responsibility for all.
yourtown is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people, and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment, including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.
"In our team, we value diversity, inclusivity, and people who want to make a difference"
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