Employment Consultants

Join to apply for the Employment Consultants role at Flourish Australia. The positions available are full-time (76 hours/fortnight) working Monday to Friday. All positions are paid above industry standard and are classified at Level 4 on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement ranging between $88,000 - $94,700p.a + Super + Tax Free Benefits. The roles are based in the Caboolture area, with service delivery expanding to the NSW South Coast, Wollongong, New England and Brisbane areas, as well as DES in the Sydney region, Hunter and Broken Hill.

We are starting up new services with the Inclusive Employment Australia program and are looking for Employment Consultants (Employment Coordinators) to help establish and grow these new services.

As an Employment Coordinator with Flourish Australia, you will provide Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) Program specific support. You will:

• Understand and consult the Flourish Australia IEA Operational guidelines and ensure that policies and procedures are followed.
• Engage local businesses and employers to source and create job vacancies for Flourish Australia's participants.
• Provide support, mentoring and other assistance ensuring the sustainability of participant employment placements and to track all placements effectively to maximise Employment Outcomes.
• Work with local site teams and other community connections in assisting participants to overcome both vocational and non-vocational barriers to employment.

We are seeking high-performing and experienced individuals who are passionate about helping participants achieve employment outcomes and have a knack for building relationships. Our ideal candidate is driven, compassionate, and eager to make a difference, coming with:

• Demonstrated experience working in employment services and programs
• Evidence of high placement and retention rates
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Passion for workforce development and helping others succeed

Flourish Australia recognises and values its people as demonstrated by:

• Paid above industry at Level 4 on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement no bonus system in place)
• Tailored onboarding program to set you up for success
• Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900
• Exclusive personal fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier
• Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading + 2 additional days of personal leave + Christmas/New Years Gratis Day + 10 weeks paid primary carer parental leave + ADO accrual
• Comprehensive infrastructure including a laptop for work purposes
• Regular supervision (reflective practice), ongoing 1:1 mentoring and a comprehensive induction program
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support
• Opportunities for professional development and training to obtain mental health specific qualifications such as Mental Health First Aid, Certificate IV or Diploma in Mental Health and ASIST Suicide Prevention training
• Workplace community groups such as Rainbow Network for LGBTQ+ staff members & allies and YarnUp Group for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members

Flourish Australia is one of Australia's most experienced community mental health organisations. We value diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities, LGBTQ+ communities and mature age candidates.

• Demonstrated or direct related experience in disability services, preferably in Disability Employment Services, Inclusive Employment Australia, or similar programs.
• Qualifications in training and assessment, employment services, mental health, community services or related fields as recognised by Flourish Australia or transferrable experience as decided by Flourish Australia.
• Proof of high performance in job services or related customer services environment.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and fully utilise the client information management system.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence.

To apply for this position, please follow the link through to our job landing page. You will then be asked to attach a copy of your resume and complete screening questions in relation to this role.

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider and Other
• Industries: Non-profit Organizations, Community Services, and Health and Human Services

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