Employment Consultant

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PAY BANDING:$65k-$79k + Super + Salary Packaging

NOT FOR PROFIT: Salary package up to $15,900per annum each FBT year plus further meals and entertainment benefits up to $2649 pa

OPERATIONAL HOURS: Full-Time, Ongoing - business hours 9-5pm

LOCATION: Narre Warren and Dandenong

About the Job

As an Employment Consultant you will use your skills to support and guide clients to attain suitable, meaningful employment opportunities that lead to sustainable employment outcomes. You will use your customer service skills to build rapport with your clients, assist them on their employment journey and to overcome barriers to employment.

Developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders as part of managing the referral & intake process of job seekers into their chosen program with MatchWorks

Assessment of job seeker skills, abilities, identification of barriers and intervention strategies

In consultation with our job seekers, develop and maintain work preparation strategies, job seeking strategies, tailored interventions (including other service providers) and employment support activities

Reverse marketing of job seekers to achieve sustainable employment opportunities

Provide pre-employment assistance through vocational counselling, training, job search skills, and work trials/work experience to increase capacity for employment

Skills & Experience

You are self-driven, resilient, hungry to succeed & experienced in Customer Service, you love a challenge, dynamic pace and have the ability to move agilely through your to-dolist. Experience within the Employment Services sector is advantageous, however not essential as we have a strong induction and support network to help you succeed.

Strong Communication skills, attention to detail in a fast-paced environment

Ability to use computer systems, excellent data accuracy & note taking

Build rapport, grow &maintain relationships with clients, peers, & jobseekers

Enjoy achieving KPI's – we aren't selling cars; we are securing meaningful work for vulnerable

Hold a current NDIS Worker Screening check or are willing to obtain one

Benefits & Culture

As a part of genU, Matchworks are a group of passionate, driven people who want everyone's lives to be happier and healthier, especially people with disabilities, the ageing and those experiencing disadvantage. We operate solely for community benefit and invest back into the same communities in which our services are delivered.

There are so many benefits available when you work with MatchWorks, some of which include –

Investment in you:In addition to a comprehensive induction program & ongoing professional development, genU is committed to providing opportunities for career progression. You will have access to a range of accredited training modules, staff mentoring programs and our internal jobs board.

Commitment to staff Health & Wellbeing:24/7 access to an innovative, holistic employee assistance program that supports your emotional, mental, financial, and physical health.

Increase your take home pay:Salary package up to $15,900per annum each FBT year plus further meals and entertainment benefits.

Employee Discount Program:Save money with employee discounts and savings at over 450 of Australia's most loved retailers and service providersincludingColes, Woolworths & JB HI-FI.

Study Scholarship:All genU employees areeligible for a 25% scholarship towards undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.

Focus on Work-life balance:13 days personal leave per year apaid parental leave and ability to purchase extra leave

Workplace Culture:Become a part of the Matchworks family with positive and collaborative workplace culture, recognition programs and connections with new peoplewho inspire, mentor and lead.

Employee Referral Program:Refer a candidate to work for us and if successful receive a bonus after they successfully complete their 6 month qualifying period.

genU welcomes diversity, including diversity of race, culture, spirituality, gender, age, identity,ability, and sexuality. We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all and living the values of genU each and every day.

For further details about this role please contact Nigel Carter on 0418 713 034 or at nigel.carter@matchworks.com.au

At genU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment, to discuss adjustment requirements or obtain a copy of the PD, please contact Duncan at careers@matchworks.com.au

We are reviewing applications and conducting screening as they come in, so don't wait to apply