Placement Support Consultant

Number of Positions Available:

3

- Start your career with The Salvation Army today

- We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

- ABOUT US

- The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
As part of the Salvation Army our values and mission define who we are and why we fight. Working in a local employment service is fast paced, demanding and competitive, but you will make a difference.

Who we are:
The Salvation Army Employment Plus (EPlus) has been empowering people to find the right job since 1998 as part of the Australian Government's Employment Services network. We've worked with over 200,000 businesses across Australia and seen well over half a million Australians successfully placed in employment. We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration and try to live these values every day.

About the roles:
Employment Plus is seeking to recruit passionate and team focused individuals to join our Claims and Outcomes team based at Burwood, Melbourne.

Our Claims and Outcomes Consultants will contribute to the success of Employment Plus by:

- Ensuring accurate verification and compliance checks are completed for claims and wage subsidies across multiple employment programs
- Raise claims within the ESS system in accordance with guidelines and timeframes
- Manage evidence requirements in support of claims and wage subsidies
- Build and maintain effective relationships with employers that receive wage subsidies.

Who you are:
You’re someone with a passion for helping people, that enjoys supporting our participants and employers in achieving their goals. A team player with an easy engaging style and a passion for learning. You like the idea of developing your career in our employment business.

Ideally you have a qualification in business (cert 3 or above) and have some experience in employment services with exposure to outcome claims and wage subsidies and ESS. However just as important is your enthusiasm for learning as excellent training will be required.

You will bring excellent communication and solid Office 365 skills. Demonstrated numeracy skills and enjoy working in a team environment is also important.

What's in it for me:

- An opportunity for a 9-day fortnight or an accrued day off every 4 weeks
- Enjoy generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
- Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
- Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
- Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
- Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ongoing training and development

Joining us:
This is an excellent opportunity to build your career in an organisation with strong values and an inclusive culture. We offer market competitive remuneration and an excellent benefits package along with full training and development programs and multiple career paths.

A current Working with Children Check or relevant state equivalent is a mandatory requirement for this position. Successful applicants will also be required to undertake a police check.

If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to this challenging yet rewarding role, we invite you to submit your CV along with a covering letter telling us why you’d like to join us.
- The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. _
- We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W_
- The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check._
- The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure _
- to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our community_
- and works in areas covered by Public Health Orders requiring vaccination. _
- We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_