Community Engagement

Location: East Gippsland & Wellington

Type: Full time, Permanent (negotiable)

Workforce Plus creates innovative pathways into sustainable employment. Working alongside jobseekers, employers, and community partners, we empower people to discover their unique strengths and actively choose their future.

We proudly deliver the Transition to Work (TtW) program across Gippsland, supporting young people aged 15–25 to build skills, confidence, and capability while preparing for meaningful employment or further education.

Our team is passionate about removing barriers, creating opportunities, and strengthening local communities. We work side-by-side with young people, schools, employers, and service providers to help every participant find their path forward.

We're seeking a dynamic and community-minded Community Engagement & Job Coach to join our Transition to Work team.

This unique hybrid role blends direct participant coaching with community outreach and engagement activities — ensuring that young people not only connect with the program, but thrive once they're in it.

Reporting to the Team Leader, you will:

• Proactively identify and engage new participants who are eligible for Transition to Work.
• Build strong referral networks with schools, community groups, and local services.
• Host outreach and engagement activities that raise awareness of the program.
• Provide one-on-one coaching to young people to help them build confidence, skills, and independence.
• Work with participants to set goals, overcome barriers, and prepare for work, training, or further education.
• Partner with local employers, industry, and training providers to create meaningful opportunities.
• Support participants through to employment placement and sustained engagement.

This is a KPI-driven role, focused on community engagement, participant outcomes, and long-term employment results.

This role will be based between our Sale, Bairnsdale, and Lakes Entrance offices, with outreach to Orbost once a fortnight and Wellington and East Gippsland regions as required.

• Part-time or full-time considered (0.8–1.0 FTE).

You will thrive in this role if you:

• Are confident engaging with young people and community stakeholders.
• Have experience in youth work, community engagement, employment services, or education.
• Are self-motivated, organised, and comfortable working toward clear targets.
• Bring strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Have the ability to network with local employers, schools, and training providers.
• Are passionate about helping young people discover their strengths and achieve independence.
• Hold a current driver's licence and are comfortable with outreach travel across the region.

At Workforce Plus, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values creativity, flexibility, and real impact. We offer:

• A supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Access to salary packaging and other not-for-profit benefits.
• The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people and local communities.

Additional Information

Workforce Plus encourages applications from people with disability and from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Successful candidates will be required to provide the following prior to commencement:

• Right to work in Australia
• Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Police Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check

How to Apply

If you're excited about making a difference in the lives of young people and being part of a dynamic team at a time of growth and opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.