Employment Officer

1 week ago

Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

The successful applicant will be required to work with offenders both pre and post release, to assist them in achieving sustainable employment or training outcomes. This will involve working closely with offenders to provide coaching and mentoring related to all aspects of the process of sourcing, securing, and maintaining employment or training - including resume writing and interview preparation.

You will use your knowledge of the employment landscape in Canberra to build relationships with employers, advocate on behalf of disadvantaged job seekers, and assist clients to obtain sustainable employment.

In addition, you will liaise closely with staff within the Alexander Maconochie Centre, Community Corrections, and with the Reintegration unit in the provision of appropriate support to clients and build and maintain effective relationships with organisations within the training and employment sector within the ACT and immediate surrounding areas, in order to maximise opportunities available to the offender cohort.

To be successful, you will be able to demonstrate your experience in providing professional advice, support and mentoring to clients with complex needs, related to all aspects of job sourcing. Ideally you will also have worked with clients the criminal justice system, or be able to demonstrate an understanding of the needs of this cohort. You will also possess excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills necessary to build rapport with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

**Eligibility/Other requirements**:

- A Diploma of Community Service or Training and Assessment qualification is desirable.
- Experience working in Job active-employment service providers or Centrelink is desirable.
- Background police checks will be conducted.
- A current driver’s licence is essential.
- Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the _Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011_ is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au)

**How to Apply**: To apply, applicants are required to submit three items: (1) A one-to-three-page written response addressing the professional/technical skills and knowledge and behavioural capabilities, having regard for the job requirements; (2) a current curriculum vitae with the names and contact details of two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager); and (3) a copy of your current driver’s licence. Please ensure you submit all three items.

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