Job Opportunity: Disability Employment Specialist

2 days ago

Launceston, Tasmania, Australia beBeeEmployment Full time $82,200 - $87,620

**Job Overview:**

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a Disability Employment Specialist. This role will involve working closely with local employers to build relationships and identify opportunities for people with disabilities to secure employment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • BUILDING CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS WITH LOCAL EMPLOYERS TO IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO SECURE EMPLOYMENT
  • Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the local labour market and emerging industries, with the goal of achieving ongoing employment opportunities
  • Proactively identify and develop new employer relationships, taking time to understand their staffing needs and providing tailored recruitment solutions
  • Help employers adapt their processes or roles to accommodate candidates with specific needs and maximize productivity and other benefits towards achieving their organizational goals
  • Engage job-ready candidates and match them with employers through referrals, job carving, and reverse marketing to achieve sustainable outcomes
  • Work closely with Employment Consultants and Ongoing Support Consultants to build opportunities in industries relevant to the caseloads' needs and provide post-placement support to participants and their employers
  • Achieve or exceed all KPIs and apply an outcome-focused, high-performance approach to the role

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Relevant qualifications in areas such as Employment Services, Community Services, or other relevant areas is desirable
  • Previous experience in employment services, including advanced barrier management, reverse marketing, placement of candidates into employment, and provision of post-placement support will be highly regarded
  • Demonstrated experience in business development, account management, or sales will be highly regarded
  • Strong networking and relationship-building skills
  • Working knowledge of local employers and their recruitment demands
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate through various methods with a wide variety of stakeholders
  • Performance-focused mindset and proven experience achieving business targets and KPIs
  • Must hold a Driver's license as travel throughout the region will be required

Benefits:

  • Attractive remuneration and NFP salary packaging benefits ($15,900 tax-free + meal and entertainment benefits)
  • Great work-life balance with an opportunity for a 9-day fortnight or an accrued day off every 4 weeks (for full-time employees)
  • Comprehensive and supportive on-the-job training, including the opportunity to undertake tertiary education, relevant to your position
  • Discounted fitness memberships, health insurance, retail discounts, and more
  • Attractive leave benefits with access to purchased leave, 12 weeks paid Parental Leave, and up to 5 days paid leave per year to support volunteering
  • Access to free counseling and health and wellness initiatives, fostering a supportive and inclusive approach to your psychosocial health
  • Long-term employment opportunities within the organization's networks

About Us:

We value diversity and strive for inclusivity in our recruitment process. If you are a person with a disability and require an adjustment, please contact our Talent Acquisition team. The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people.

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