Employment Consultant

Employment Consultant - IEA Full time position - based in St Kilda. About the Role This is your opportunity to inspire others and becomepart of a purpose-driven organisation. For more than 30 years, Sureway has been an industryleader in the delivery of employment services across Australia. As an Employment Consultant in the recently announced Inclusive Employment Australia, you’ll work closely with people with disability to connect them to sustainableemployment opportunities. You will guide, support, and motivate participants ontheir journey to employment, while developing strong relationships withemployers and support organisations. Your Key Responsibilities will include: Utilising a person-centredapproach to tailor services and support participants into meaningful employment Developing positive partnershipswith local employers to create meaningful employment opportunities forparticipants Enhancing employabilitythrough referral to support services and training Providing in-employmentsupport to sustain employment Marketing your participants’skills to prospective employers Achieving programperformance and quality benchmarks Keeping detailed, accuraterecords and adhering to all compliance requirements Actively participating inthe local community to promote services We are looking for individuals who are: Passionate & Motivated with a positive attitude and a strong desire to help participants succeed inemployment Relationship Builders whohave strong customer service skills and can build positive relationships withparticipants and employers Quality focused withan attention to detail and an ability to follow guidelines Problem solvers withthe ability to think outside the square and develop strategies to placeparticipants into sustainable employment Tech-Savvy andconfident in using computers and online systems Benefits: We pay above award rates – becauseyour time and talent are worth more. Performance bonus scheme based onmeeting benchmarks Birthday leave – celebrateyour special day with a paid day off every year. Additional leave – enjoy anextra week off each year after 3 years of service. Ongoing learning and development – accessprograms & study assistance to grow your skills and career. Recognition that means something– be celebrated through monthly awards and our annual team awards program. This position requires the successful applicant to undertake a National Police Check and relevant state-based screens. Applicants also must have the right to work in Australia and hold a valid driver’s licence with reliable transport. Submit a cover letter and current resume as soon as possible. Applications are being considered as they are submitted. We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ communities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr