Inclusive Disability Employment Advocate

2 weeks ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia beBeeEngagement Full time $65,000 - $92,500
Community Engagement Coordinator

We are seeking a highly skilled Community Engagement Coordinator to join our team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining effective partnerships across multiple employment services areas.

Job Description

The successful candidate will have experience in employment services, with knowledge of disabilities and the disability support sector. They will also possess strong skills in identifying, assessing and developing new opportunities aligned with business strategy.

The Community Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for:

  • Developing and maintaining effective partnerships across multiple employment services areas;
  • Establishing, maintaining and nurturing strategic partnerships with disability services, RTOs and TAFE's, schools and other community groups;
  • Increasing commenced caseloads through relationship building in the community;
  • Facilitating collaboration between external partnerships and EPlus Inclusive Employment Australia teams;
  • Attending and supporting industry events, market days and showcases, representing Employment Plus to employers, service providers and participants;
  • Generating monthly Community Development reports and Employment Services Areas profiles;
  • Supporting our network of employers on adoption of disability employment practices;

This is a great opportunity to work with a talented team and make a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Experience in employment services, with knowledge of disabilities and the disability support sector;
  • Strong skills in identifying, assessing and developing new opportunities aligned with business strategy;
  • Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills and the ability to manage competing demands;
  • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills;
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
  • Proven project management skills, with the ability to take ownership of tasks and see them through to completion;
  • Self-motivated, autonomous and capable of maintaining strong relationships both internally and externally;
  • Attention to detail, high standards of professionalism and customer service excellence;

You must also hold a driver's license as travel throughout the region will be required.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • Attractive remuneration & NFP salary packaging benefits ($15,900 tax-free + meal & 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 the Salvos volunteering;
  • Access to free counselling and health & wellness initiatives, fostering a supportive and inclusive approach to your psychosocial health;

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.

About Us

We are a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better.

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