Disability Employment Consultant

2 weeks ago

Prospect, Australia Maxima Full time

Customer-focused, rewarding role to achieve sustainable employment
- Community-minded, not-for-profit organisation
- Flexible and friendly workplace with a range of employee benefits

Maxima is a national not-for-profit employment services and training organisation with a 35-year history. Our mission is to work towards a better Australia by helping people into meaningful employment by connecting and supporting jobseekers and employers.

We’re one of Australia’s leading specialist employment providers with 70 offices across Australia.

**What’s on offer**

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our Disability Employment Service (DES) to assist people with disability, injury or ongoing health conditions - to build their skills, experience and confidence - and support them to find meaningful work.

You’ll do this through building relationships with local employers to understand their workforce needs to help match our Customers to the right job, ensuring sustainable, long-term employment. You will work closely with our Customers to identify their career aspirations and assist them to overcome barriers in their journey for employment.

**Responsibilities**:

- Determine the relevant service and support requirements of your Customer
- Coach and guide Customers to achieve progression towards and into employment by developing job plans
- Conduct one-on-one appointments and deliver group workshops to build resilience, motivation, work readiness and social connection

The role is full-time, fixed term based at our **Prospect** office.

**About you**

You will demonstrate drive and compassion, working closely with our Customers, you will inspire them and remain goal orientated to assist them to retain employment.
- Experience delivering high levels of customer service
- Ability to achieve quality outcomes in line with KPIs
- Ability to engage with the local community to build strong networks
- Experience in case management
- Knowledge of Disability Employment Services/job active

You must hold a current driver’s licence, national police check and relevant State/Territory working with children check, or be willing to obtain.

**Benefits**

At Maxima we distinguish ourselves by offering family-friendly working hours and a supportive working environment. Be welcomed into a culture of continuous improvement and endless learning opportunities.
- High performing, national not-for-profit organisation
- Professional, community-focused and participant-centred team culture
- Salary sacrifice options available
- 17.5% Leave Loading
- Flexible working arranges and monthly rostered day off
- Healthy lifestyle initiatives
- Paid volunteer leave

**How to Apply**
- Maxima believes in the strength of a diverse workforce. We welcome applicants who have a disability, identify as First Nations, are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or are members of the LGBTQIA+ community. The life experiences of our employees help us build strong relationships with our customers and enables us to deliver services that benefit all members of our community._

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