Employment Consultant/Practitioner

MTC FutureReady is an independent social enterprise that is here to help people take practical steps towards real progress. Our focus is to empower people from all backgrounds to improve their skills and their employment prospects.

Our targeted training programs, meaningful employment services and unbeatable support are all designed to bring about fresh possibilities and drive life-changing transformation. Every year we support more than 20,000 people with new skills, confidence and opportunities across New South Wales, Queensland and the ACT.

Following our recent success in securing the Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) tender, MTC has exciting opportunities for motivated and client-focused Employment Consultants/Practitioners to join our Employment Services team at locations across the Sydney Metropolitan Area including Bankstown, Cabramatta, Hurstville, Liverpool, Marrickville and Parramatta.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Employment Practitioner will be responsible for supporting individuals with disability, injury or health conditions to achieve meaningful and sustainable employment outcomes. The key responsibilities of this role include:

• Conducting comprehensive appointments with participants to assess individual circumstances, identify vocational and non-vocational barriers, and develop individualised job plans.
• Developing meaningful connections with participants to assess their capabilities and goals and provide tailored interventions that enhance their readiness for employment.
• Ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with all relevant policies, procedures and performance benchmarks.
• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with local employers to identify suitable job opportunities and promote inclusive recruitment practices.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including allied health professionals, training providers and community organisations.
• Conducting risk assessment and implementing timely actions to mitigate identified risks.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Lived experience or relevant experience working with people with a disability
• Qualifications in employment or disability services highly regarded
• Deep understanding of IEA guidelines, compliance and performance frameworks.
• Proven leadership experience within employment services.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage conflict, influence outcomes and support challenging behaviours.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and ability to engage with diverse communities.
• Passion for inclusive employment and supporting people with disability.
• A valid, unrestricted driver's licence.

For us, it's more than just work. At MTC we help people take meaningful steps forward in work, and in life. When you join us, you'll become part of a purposeful, empowering and rewarding workplace. The bonus is that the experiences, support, and training you gain here will also help you grow as an individual.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and at MTC, you will be working in a diverse and inclusive environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with lived experience of disability are welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. If there are reasonable adjustments to a recruitment process, role, or your work environment to help you, let us know.

Our core values of empathy, innovation, collaboration, and achievement, create a people-centric culture that empowers us to do what it takes for our customers to know that they matter.

We offer great benefits when you join the MTC team:

• Salary packaging (including meal and entertainment benefits) which means more in your take-home pay and novated leasing options
• Access to retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• ME Days providing an opportunity to focus on your wellbeing and spend time with friends and family
• Career growth and development opportunities including comprehensive on the job training
• Recognition and Reward scheme including regular peer nominated Awards
• Employee Assistance Program with access to free confidential counselling
• Free flu vaccinations and other health and wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid Parental leave

Now is the time to act and be rewarded by making a difference to your community. To learn more about MTC and our opportunities, go to www.mtcfutureready.org.au

Applications are being reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible with a resume and cover letter.

As part of our commitment to the safety of the children and vulnerable communities we work with, you will be required to undergo a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and maintain a valid Working with Children Check (funded by you).

As this role requires access to Department of Social Services systems, you will be required to set up a myID account.

Note: This description focuses on the Employment Support Consultant-Inclusive Employment Australia and related opportunities in NSW; other listings are provided for context only and are not part of this role.