Employment Consultant – Inclusive Employment Australia – Cessnock/Maitland

Real Futures has mutually respectful relationships with Aboriginal Elders, Traditional Owners, employers, Government and service providers.

The Employment Consultant Inclusive Employment Australia is responsible for leading, coaching and supporting participants to find employment.

This is a role where you can make a real difference in your own community.

This role will service Cessnock and Maitland.

What will you be doing?

• You will support and understand the clients' barriers and work together to develop employment goals and plans to support the client to achieve these goals
• Be part of creating and sourcing employment opportunities for your clients
• Supporting and helping your clients identify their skills, abilities, and secure sustainable employment
• Providing and delivering a high level of customer service to our clients, employers, and stakeholders
• Building rapport and supporting our clients to increase their capacity to secure suitable employment through training and other support services
• Creating, tailoring, and implementing a partnered job plan with the client to support them through the employment journey and into sustainable employment
• Building sustainable and long-lasting relationships with local employers, registered training organisations and community organisations
• Explaining to employers the benefits and supports in hiring someone with a barrier/disability

Who are we looking for?

• Someone who as the ability to overcome objections and break down employment barriers that exist for people
• Ability to deliver efficient and effective strategies to positively engage with employers and build sustainable relationships
• Awareness of vulnerabilities and the positive effects of employment
• Effective problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• An understanding or ability to learn how to work with potential employers to source employment
• Well-developed problem-solving skills

Being a part of the Real Futures team, you will be provided with a wide range of benefits including:

• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Rewarding and supportive culture
• Birthday leave and diversity leave
• Frequent training and support to excel in the role
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Access to novated car leasing
• Engage Wellbeing and Recognition Centre (Move, Munch, Money and Mind)

To be considered:

• Have full working rights in Australia
• Have a current driver's licence and a comprehensively insured vehicle
• Complete an Australia History Criminal Check
• Have a current Working with Children Check or willing to obtain a Working with Children Check before employment
• Ability to work Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 5:00pm

Please note that people with a criminal record are not automatically barred from applying for this position, rather the relevance will be considered as it applies to our industry.

About AKG:

AKG is an innovative employment services, community, health and education provider, underpinned by a unique partnership model.

Our family of businesses work together to empower individuals and communities, with a particular focus on disadvantaged communities including First Nations, youth and people living with a disability.

At AKG we are empowered by our diversity. AKG are committed to providing a work environment where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. AKG encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures including Australian Defence Force Veterans and their Families, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People, the LGBTQI+ community and people with a disability.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact our talent team via email or