Employment Consultant

Join a team who is driven to make a meaningful difference to the lives of veterans and their families.

**11th December, 2024**:
As part of the Employment Program Team you will be enjoy a fast-paced, passionate and fun team-oriented environment. You will support ex-defence personnel and/or their Partners to find meaningful and sustainable employment. The work done by this hard-working team has been recognised by the Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Program awards in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 for Excellence in Supporting Partner and/or Veteran Employment.

In this role, you will have the proven ability to:

- Build relationships via phone with clients (Veterans and their family members) to understand their employment aspirations, and work with them to outline transferable skills for the civilian job market
- Use previous recruitment, talent acquisition or employment services experience to determine the appropriate level of job-seeking support services and/or provide referral pathways to vocational providers
- Write customised and professional resumes and cover letters with attention to detail
- Assist with interpreting and responding to key selection criteria and advise on the creation of LinkedIn profiles
- Experience in transition to work programs (including apprenticeships and traineeships),
- Providing pre-employment advice and guidance
- Provide coaching of interview techniques

This position is based in across two offices - one in Fortitude Valley and in our new Veteran and Family Wellbeing Centre in Stafford. There will be some work from home flexibility a number of days per week.

**You will also possess**:

- Degree in either Allied Health, Vocational Education, Human Services, Social Services or Human Resources desirable OR Certificate IV in Career Development _Rehabilitation Counselling/Case Management students/new graduates are encouraged to apply._
- OR 2+ years’ experience in either Allied Health, Vocational Education, Human Services, Social Services or Human Resources
- OR 2+ years’ employment services experience
- OR 2+ years case management experience
- Experience delivering employment workshops, briefings and information sessions to clients and/or stakeholders
- Contemporary knowledge of the labour market in addition to higher education options for the purposes of career counselling
- Must have confident and proficient in use of Microsoft Office
- Queensland Open Drivers licence (must)

**Why work at RSL Queensland**. Open, flexible, supportive, empowering - they’re some of things our team love most about RSL Queensland. Depending on your role, you’ll have the tools and flexibility to work in a hybrid way that balances your lifestyle and the requirements of the team.

**What else makes us great**:

- Option to salary package up to $15,900 per year on living expenses, and claim further tax-saving benefits on top
- Extensive training/development opportunities
- Bring your whole authentic self to work each day and be part of a supportive environment
- You’re gifted 3 additional days of leave at Christmas
- Financial support and study leave to undertake higher educational courses related to work
- Work in an environment that values all voices - have an influence, be the difference
- Benefits Hub that includes lifestyle discounts from hundreds of leading stores and services

Some organisations say it, but RSL Queensland really means it - you will truly be working amongst committed, passionate and talented professionals. Every day, you will push the envelope as we work together towards our goal of delivering a bright future and enduring legacy for all veterans and their families.