Defence Career Transition Specialist

14 hours ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia The Busy Group Full time

About The Busy Group...

The Busy Group is a not-for-profit organisation with 45 years of experience as a community partner. We operate across 100+ locations Australia-wide, offering a range of employment services and programs, vocational training, apprenticeships, mentoring, NDIS, disability employment support, specialist schools and allied health services.

We prioritise the safeguarding of children and all vulnerable people by actively adopting strategies that embed a culture of zero tolerance for abuse of any kind.

Job Overview

This role will work closely with transitioning Australian Defence Force (ADF) members to provide advice and guidance on upskilling for a current job, cross skilling into roles within their current occupation or transitioning to a new occupation. You will provide recommendations for training and education pathways and options.

You will be responsible for delivering career coaching and associated individualised job transition package recommendations to ADF Members from their military to civilian life.

This is a permanent full-time position based in Canberra, offering a competitive salary of approximately $80,000 plus superannuation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver career coaching and individualised job transition package recommendations to ADF members
  • Provide advice and guidance on upskilling for current jobs, cross skilling, and transitioning to new occupations
  • Develop and implement training and education pathways and options for ADF members
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Demonstrated case management experience
  • Previous experience with coaching and mentoring, along with the ability to respond effectively to behaviours of concern, dealing with conflict or mental health issues
  • Previous experience in a careers advisory role, preferably including skills with defence personnel
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills, including building rapport, listening and interviewing, and the ability to research and write clear Career Plans
  • Self-motivation with a strong client focus and a desire to be part of a service organisation
  • Demonstrated high-level ICT skills, particularly the use of the Microsoft suite of programs
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply guidelines, administrative procedures and processes
  • Experience and/or confidence with group or public speaking
  • Baseline Security Clearance or ability to obtain
  • Ability to obtain a Blue Card and National Police Check
  • Open drivers license
  • Australian citizenship


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