Career Guidance Specialist

2 weeks ago


Port Augusta, South Australia Workskil Australia Ltd Full time
About Workskil Australia Ltd

Transforming lives is at the heart of our work.

We are a national not-for-profit employment services provider and registered charity committed to building better lives.

For over 40 years, we've helped individuals find work and achieve sustained financial and social self-reliance.

Today, we employ more than 780 staff across 50+ locations, and our commitment to improving lives is stronger than ever.

Salary Package

A competitive salary will be negotiated commensurate with skills and experience.

The Employment Coach position carries between $63,633 – $79,541 + super with annual remuneration reviews + up to $15,900 with salary packaging.

Job Description

This dynamic and rewarding position involves assisting our customers to set and achieve their goals while meeting the contractual requirements of an employment service provider.

  • Assisting diverse customers in overcoming personal and professional challenges
  • Delivering coaching to improve employability skills, confidence and career planning
  • Preparing quality resumes, cover letters and supporting the job application process
  • Finding suitable employment opportunities for customers and advocating on their behalf
  • Referring customers to internal and external support for housing, mental health and financial counselling
  • Providing additional mentoring and support during the first six months of employment

Documenting customer information and progress accurately within Workskil Australia and Government systems

Required Skills and Qualifications

You'll be a great fit for the team if you have a passion and drive for helping others.

You will be self-motivated, inclusive and open-minded, and willing to listen and support without judgement.

Additionally, you will be able to demonstrate the following:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Working independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to achieve individual targets and work to clearly defined KPIs
  • Strong administration skills and IT literacy, including data entry, Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
  • Meeting a minimum typing speed of 30 words per minute
Benefits

We provide a wealth of benefits that reward and acknowledge staff for their ongoing commitments.

Attractive Salary: We offer competitive salaries that exceed expectations of a not-for-profit and registered charity.

Wellbeing Day: Full-time staff enjoy a day off each fortnight while accruing full-time wages, superannuation, and leave entitlements.

Salary Packaging: Increase your take home pay by making a portion of your salary tax-free while maintaining full superannuation contributions. Up to $15,900 annually.

Parental Leave: Workskil Australia provides paid parental leave for either parent for 6 weeks, with up to 12 months of leave available.



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