Career & Placement Advisor

**Introduction**:
CoAct is a Not-for-Profit organisation. We operate solely for community benefit and invest over 90% of all revenue back into the same communities in which services are delivered. Working together with our Service Partners, we strive to make a difference in the lives of everyday Australians through employment services and community activation.

Our Culture
- We are purpose-driven but know how to have fun along the way.
- We have high employee engagement within a high-performance environment.
- We celebrate achievement and support each other to reach our objectives.
- We get involved in the community by participating in volunteer days.

**Description**:
Purpose

The Career and Placement Advisor is critical to fostering valuable relationships with, and between job seekers, employers and industry partners as part of the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) program. The purpose of this role is to achieve high retention rates of apprentices and trainees by identifying the ‘best fit’ employment pathway and finding a balance between job seekers training requirements and the needs of employers.

**Some of the responsibilities include**:
Undertake an Initial Assessment via telephone with the Client or Employer to ascertain suitability for Gateway Services thereby creating a ‘best fit’ scenario.
Liaise with colleagues and employers to develop selection criteria for job vacancies, dependent on each employer’s requirements.
Deliver high-quality and fit-for-purpose tests which properly and effectively assess an individual’s skill level (including foundation skills), skill gaps and aptitude for a variety of training pathways and occupations.
Compile and interpret the results of testing; use test results to determine appropriate training or employment pathways for the client; and provide information to clients on the results of the testing.
Provide advice and support to potential apprentices and trainees to assist them to recognise their best opportunity in the local labour market.
Respond to calls from clients regarding potential career prospects; offering VET Pathways; Pre-Vocational and Pre-Apprenticeship advice and assist them to recognise their best suited opportunities.
In all interactions with stakeholders promote the benefits of employing Australian Apprentices and our services to develop new business opportunities.

**Skills and Experiences**:
Personal Attributes

Strong interpersonal skills - you are an influential communicator who thrives on developing strong relationships with abroad range of stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skill especially with those from diverse backgrounds.
You take initiative, are approachable and demonstrate a high level of customer care.
Commitment to community development and the securing of employment outcomes.
Excellent time management skills and self-management.

Required Experience

Previous experience in career development or employment services.
Proven experience in communicating with a broad range of groups and individuals, and in particular, young people.
Recruitment experience - posting job advertisements, reviewing CVs, phone screening applicants, interviewing etc.
Knowledge of online skill testing tools and experience running assessment centres.
Strong computer skills in Microsoft suite of programs.
Ability to travel throughout Western Australia and an open driver’s license.

Desirable Experience

Experience working within AASN, jobactive, VET, GTO, or career services.
Helpline experience.
Experience in following compliance requirements of a government contract.

Required Qualifications

You hold a Certificate IV in Career Development or are prepared to undertake the qualification within one year of employment.

It's great working with us

CoAct is a for-purpose organisation, with a very high annual employee engagement score over multiple years and being nominated as an Employer of the Year in 2019 and 2021. Our people are passionate about our cause which is shown in the quality of relationships we have with our Partners and the significant growth CoAct has realised over recent years.
- Salary Packaging
- Health & Wellbeing Allowance
- Wellbeing leave (Additional to Annual and Personal Leave entitlements)
- Corporate Health Insurance discounts

Your Next Steps

We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strongly encourage people from all cultural backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

All successful applicants will be required to complete criminal history verification and may be required to undergo a working with children check.