Career Development Specialist

Job Title: Career Development Specialist

This is an exciting opportunity to work with us as a Career Development Specialist, where you will play a key role in supporting individuals with disabilities, injuries or health conditions to achieve their career goals.

About the Role:

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• You will work closely with clients to understand their strengths, aspirations and career goals, providing tailored coaching and support to help them explore opportunities and build confidence.
• You will source and create career opportunities that match client needs and skills, engaging employers to address skill shortages through inclusive recruitment practices.
• You will broker work experience to build participant skills and assess employer/client compatibility, preparing workplaces to support and retain participants via adjustments and disability confidence training.
• You will facilitate employer training to boost disability awareness and inclusion, building strong relationships with employers and community networks to create job opportunities.

Requirements:

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• Degree in Employment or Human Services (desirable)
• Proven ability to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and manage workload effectively
• Strong understanding of employment barriers faced by people with disability, injury or health condition
• Skilled in providing tailored support and developing client-focused employment plans
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills
• Current driver's license (essential)

What We Offer:

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• Salary Packaging: Package up to $15,900 of your pre-tax income and boost your take-home pay
• Meals & Accommodation: Package up to $2,650 for dining and holiday expenses
• Wellbeing Days: 5 extra leave days to recharge
• Maxxia Rewards: Enjoy a huge range of discounts through our salary packaging partner
• Fitness Passport: Discounted access to gym and aquatic centres
• Health Insurance: Exclusive HCF discounts
• Portable Long Service Leave: Access to portable long service leave for eligible candidates
• Career Growth: Genuine opportunities for growth and career development
• EAP Support: Free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support

We Welcome Applications from Diverse Candidates:

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment where all individuals can thrive. If you require any adjustments to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please contact us. We welcome the opportunity to discuss workplace adjustments during the interview process.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Source and create career opportunities matching client needs and skills
• Champion inclusive employment and workforce diversity
• Engage employers to address skill shortages through inclusive recruitment practices
• Broker work experience to build participant skills and assess employer/client compatibility
• Prepare workplaces to support and retain participants
• Facilitate employer training to boost disability awareness and inclusion
• Build employer and community networks to create job opportunities

About You:

You bring empathy, energy and a strong drive to make a difference. You may have experience or a genuine passion for employment services. You're confident supporting people, building trust and guiding them into meaningful careers.

Essential Criteria:

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• Qualifications in Employment or Human Services (desirable)
• Proven ability to meet KPIs and manage workload effectively
• Strong understanding of employment barriers faced by people with disability, injury or health conditions
• Skilled in providing tailored support and developing client-focused employment plans
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills
• Current driver's license (essential)

Your Royal Rewards:

We know our diversity makes Breakthru a great place to work, and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the people we serve.