Employment Advisor

2 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Asylum Seekers Centre Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
14th October, 2025

Position: Employment Advisor

Program Area: Employment Service

Purpose / Objective

Employment Advisors volunteer in the ASC Employment Hub, providing one-on-one support to people seeking asylum as they strive to achieve their employment, training and education goals

Reports to:

Employment Coordinator

Commitment Period:

  • Minimum 6 months, 5 hours per week

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Support people who attend the ASC Employment Hub to develop resumes and cover letters, utilising ASC templates
  • Link people with relevant internal and external supports or services as appropriate
  • Provide assistance from a people-centred and strengths-based perspective
  • Record the details of your meetings in our database and keep records updated
  • Regularly check ASC emails to stay up to date with Centre news and process updates

Selection Criteria

  • A sound understanding of the Australian job seeking and employment landscape
  • Experience with resume, cover letter and application writing
  • Strong customer service and communication skills including active listening, relationship building, problem solving, efficiency, empathy and collaboration
  • Experience in working with people from various backgrounds and cultures
  • An understanding of issues affecting people seeking asylum in Australia
  • An understanding of, or willingness to learn about, trauma-informed practice
  • Excellent computer skills; confidence using Google products (Mail, Calendar and Drive) and confidence using (or willingness and ability to learn) how to use a database
  • Ability to work collaboratively and thoughtfully with other team members
  • Flexibility and willingness to think outside the box and take initiative
  • Ability to adhere to our code of conduct and boundaries and confidentiality policies
  • Strong prioritisation and time management skills, and attention to detail
  • Experience in coaching, mentoring and/or training is beneficial

General Conditions

All ASC staff and volunteers are required to:

  • Adhere to ASC's vision, purpose and values
  • Act at all times per ASC's Code of Conduct, Boundaries and Child Protection Policies
  • Comply with Work, Health and Safety systems
  • Comply with Incident Management Procedures and emergency protocols
  • Demonstrate respectful and welcoming behaviour with all people at ASC in culturally appropriate ways
  • Undertake a NSW Working with Children Check before commencement and ensure it is up-to-date
  • Support a child-safe organisation by undertaking screening for suitability to work with children and vulnerable people and to comply with relevant state/territory legislative requirements

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