Supported Employee Engagement Lead

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***Hey You**:
genU Business Enterprises provides supports in employment for people living with a disability. It’s a social enterprise committed to providing a supportive work environment while operating to the highest commercial standards. Our business is growing throughout Geelong, Mornington Peninsula and Melbourne and to compliment this growth we are looking for a passionate and positive professional to join our high performing team

As the **Supported Employee Engagement Lead **you will** **generate and foster new relationships with NDIS service providers, schools and other potential referral stake holders to enable future recruitment of supported employees. By working in partnership with the Business Enterprises businesses and Support Services team you will set, monitor and manage ongoing Supported Employee recruitment needs and targets. The ongoing development, promotion, and implementation of the internal Supported Employee referral program will also be a key focus of your role.

Your key accountabilities will be:

- Identify opportunities for genU to hire supported employees, such as through developing strong relationships with Schools (both mainstream and Special Development Schools) or partnerships with organizations that support individuals with disabilities.
- Develop strategies for hiring and retaining supported employees, including by building relationships with relevant organizations and promoting genU’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Market Business Enterprises as an attractive employer for supported employees, including by promoting the company's culture, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.
- Network with relevant organizations and individuals to build relationships and promote Business Enterprises as an employer of choice for supported employees.
- Lead the hiring process for supported employees, including by coordinating with relevant organizations/individuals and partnering with the Support Services team to ensure a smooth onboarding, employment trial and training experience.
- Track progress and outcomes related to hiring and retaining supported employees and use this information to continuously improve and refine strategies on behalf of the Business Enterprises businesses.

**This is a full time ongoing opportunity based in Geelong - flexible working arrangements available.**

**About You**:
To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate an uncompromising passion to have meaningful impact on the lives of people with disabilities, you will also have
- Experience developing marketing ideas and implementation
- Understanding of the NDIS Funding for supports in employment
- Knowledge of employment services within the NDIS
- Effective communication and influencing skills
- Ability to work to KPI’s and exceed targets
- Ability to work autonomously, manage time and workloads effectively to business priorities

The following is essential
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check;
- Current NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate;
- All applicants for this role must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and meet the requirements of the genU Covid-19 Vaccination Policy.

**What's in it for you?**:
**The use of a fully maintained company vehicle or car allowance**

genU staff have access to a range of benefits, including but not limited to the following:

- **Investment in You**:in addition to a comprehensive induction program & ongoing professional development, genU is committed to providing opportunities for career progression. You will have access to a range of accredited training modules, staff mentoring programs and our internal jobs board.
- **Commitment to Staff Health & Wellbeing**: 24/7 access to an innovative, holistic employee assistance program that supports your emotional, mental, financial, and physical health.
- **Increase your Take Home Pay**: Salary package up to $15,900 per annum each FBT year plus further meals and entertainment benefits.
- **Employee Discount Program**: Save money with employee discounts and savings at over 450 of Australia’s most loved retailers and service providers including Coles, Woolworths & JB HI-FI.
- **Study Scholarship**: all genU employees are eligible for a 20% scholarship towards undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.
- **Employee Referral Program**: refer someone to work at genU and rec