Employer Engagement Officer

1 week ago

Gold Coast, Australia Family Services Australia Full time

**About the role**

Family Services Australia is seeking a motivated and energetic team member who is passionate about advocating and brokering employment opportunities for our Workforce Australia participants across the Gold Coast region.

Our diverse team comes from a range of backgrounds, and we are looking for people who have the life experience to look beyond the resume and connect with employers to build sustainable outcomes for our participants.

Key accountabilities include:

- Build and foster strong relationships with employers to create opportunities for participants through job carving, job creation, reverse marketing, and employer account management.
- Engage, prepare, and address jobseeker vocational barriers to employment by negotiating education, training and work experience activities in order to meet the skill shortages and local labour market opportunities.
- Lead the brokerage of job placements and post-employment support to enable participants to achieve sustainable long-term employment.

**Skills and experience / essential criteria**
- Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in employment support services or related mental health/community sector.
- An understanding of the issues/challenges facing participants and employers.
- Demonstrated experience and proven success in a sales, marketing, or business development role.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated exposure to challenging conversations with participants, stakeholders and employers.
- Excellent prioritisation and time management with an ability to demonstrate self-reflection, resilience, and accountability within a dynamic target orientated role.

**Benefits**
- Competitive salary package including base salary, superannuation and not-for-profit salary packaging for up to $15,900 tax free
- Quick, fuss free onboarding process
- Company mobile phone and laptop
- Professional, community-focused and person-centered team culture;
- Annual Training, Learning and Development Plan;
- Access to a Wellness Warrior Program (WWP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Rostered Days Off (RDOs); and
- Paid Annual Family Days at Easter and Christmas.
- Ongoing focus on learning and development through our Quarterly Community Support Framework (CSF) 360-degree appraisals

**About the business**

Family Services Australia (FSA) is a not-for-profit organisation offering a range of supportive and collaborative services for children, adolescents, and adults across six integrated service streams.

FSA is at an exciting time in its evolution as a leading Not for Profit (NFP) community service provider in Australia, expanding our Employment Services and Mental Health Support Services across the Ipswich, Gold Coast and Tweed regions.

As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from a diverse cultural background are encouraged to apply.

  • Engagement Support Officer

    7 days ago

    Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Department of Primary Industries (Queensland) Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

    As Our Engagement Support Officer, You WillSupport the delivery of community and stakeholder engagement campaigns, through independent completion of tasks using discretionary judgement to ensure program deliverables are achieved within project milestone timeframes.Work under guidance to determine and implement own work priorities, follow established...

  • Principal Education Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Gold Coast, Australia Education Full time

    About us The South East Region, Student, Child Family Connect team commits to continuing the Education Department's journey towards a more inclusive system at policy and regional levels, and as part of our everyday practice in schools, educational settings and classrooms. Our commitment means that children and young people across Queensland, from all social,...

  • Employment Consultant

    5 days ago

    Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Managing Pain Employment Services Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

    Who We AreManaging Pain Employment Services (MPES) is Inclusive Employment Australia's only specialist provider focused on chronic and persistent pain. We deliver an innovative service model that integrates health and employment support to help people living with persistent pain reconnect with meaningful work and improve their quality of life. MPES is a...

  • Eoi - Engagement Officer - Robina State High School

    5 days ago

    Gold Coast, Australia Education Full time

    This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months. **About the School**: At Robina State High School our vision is to empower all students to reach their potential in an academically and culturally rich environment. Through innovative and real-world experiences, our students are...

  • Employment Trainer

    2 weeks ago

    Gold Coast, Australia Nortec Employment & Training Full time

    We are seeking an experienced Employment Trainer to join our team. This a casual role, covering the Gold Coast. In this role, you will - Deliver LLN and accredited training components to clients relating to Foundation Skills qualifications compliant with ASQA framework and NORTEC policies and procedures. - Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to...

  • Disability Employment Services

    4 days ago

    Gold Coast, Australia Prestige Employment Solutions Full time

    Gold Coast Join Us In Making a Real Difference As our Disability Employment Service (DES) program continues to exceed its growth targets, we’re on the look out for an Employment Consultant ( Career Coach) to join our team. This position will be based at our Southport office. About Prestige Employment Solutions At Prestige employment Solutions, we’ve...

  • Engagement Partner

    1 week ago

    Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Life Without Barriers Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

    Job no: 505561Employment type: Full TimeLocation: Gosford & Central Coast, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter, Sydney, Darwin, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, PerthCategories: DisabilityAbout the OrganisationLife Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We...

  • Employment Consultant

    5 days ago

    Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Brighter Options Full time $49,900 - $74,230 per year

    Youth Employment ConsultantBrighter Options Gold Coast, Queensland, AustraliaJob SummaryAbout Brighter OptionsAt Brighter Options, we believe in the power of possibility. We are passionate about supporting young people with disabilities to explore their potential and empower them. We mentor young people as they transition from high school into adulthood,...

  • Stakeholder Engagement Manager

    7 days ago

    Gold Coast, Australia Appoint Full time

    Permanent, full-time position with stable, reputable brand - Continued development, attractive remuneration and benefits - Project conveniently situated between Brisbane & Gold Coast **Benefits** - Take that next step in your career, manage all stakeholder engagement activities on project - Take ownership and add value - Join a national construction brand...

  • Inclusive Employment Consultants

    2 weeks ago

    Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia TASSK Pty Ltd Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

    Meet our Founder and Owner. Taye Williams, a First Nations man with cerebral palsy. He built TASSK as a direct result of his own experiences as a person with disability.TASSK is changing the way disability services are delivered. We focus on empowering through person centred supports that embody strengths, goals and everyone's unique journey.Are you looking...