Employer Engagement Consultant

Company Description

Who we are:

atWork Australia is an employment services provider, delivering employment services programs on behalf of the Australian Government. We support Australians living with disability, injury, health conditions, or those who require additional support, to find and keep employment. We are driven by our purpose to connect people and businesses, so both can thrive. We believe work is for everyone.

We work closely with our clients to provide tailored and holistic services; identifying goals, developing resumes and interview preparation, connecting clients with allied health services, training opportunities, financial support, and more. Our aim is to support job-readiness so our clients can be placed into meaningful and sustainable employment.

We collaborate with employer partners, building relationships with businesses to support them in accessing the full talent pool of job-ready candidates, while embracing diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Job Description

The Position:

This role involves building new and managing existing networks within the community to secure employment opportunities for our clients, who live with disability, injury, illness, or disadvantage, to help them build better working lives.

Ideal candidates will be driven, resilient, and energetic professionals with the ability to network with employers, build relationships, and manage accounts effectively. Your personable approach will help manage employer expectations and foster strong partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with, develop, and maintain employer and community networks to secure employment opportunities for clients;
• Manage a small caseload of clients, demonstrating empathy and compassion;
• Provide advocacy and information about atWork Australia's services, connecting clients and the wider community;
• Work in an energetic environment and embrace challenges;
• Make a difference and change lives every day

Qualifications

Attributes and Experience:

• Ability to work in an outcome-based environment and achieve positive results;
• Strong networking skills and a genuine passion for building partnerships with employers and clients;
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills to handle competing priorities;
• Well-developed administration skills, utilizing various databases.

Additional Information

What we will give you:

• On-the-job training, ongoing career development, and national opportunities;
• Access to MedHealth Academy, including a professional development plan, training, and mentoring;
• Opportunity to complete a Certificate IV in Employment Services (*conditions apply);
• Job stability and guaranteed full-time hours;
• Achievable quarterly incentive scheme;
• A range of benefits including discounts on health insurance, access to psychology services, additional leave options, roadside assistance, and paid parental leave.

APPLY NOW

If this role interests you, please click the 'Apply for this job' button to upload your resume. Learn more about atWork Australia at www.atworkaustralia.com.au.

A fantastic place to work.

We strive to create a supportive, friendly, and collaborative working environment. Our culture is fun yet high-performing, emphasizing teamwork, collaboration, and mutual support.

A passion for helping people.

We prioritize our clients, supporting them until they find lasting, fulfilling employment. If you are passionate about helping others, advocating effectively, and building relationships, consider applying for a role as a Job Coach.

Learn about the Employer Engagement Consultant role here.

You are welcome here.

Our diverse team of over 3,500 people across Australia values different life experiences, skills, and perspectives. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming individuals with disabilities, from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, the LGBTQI community, veterans, carers, and Indigenous Australians. We are committed to accessible recruitment processes to support all applicants.