ISEP Employment Development Specialist

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Real Futures is a majority Aboriginal-owned and staffed company. We provide tailored employment services, Parent Pathways Program (PPP), Community Development Program (CDP), Transition to Work (TtW), Disability Employment Services (DES) across Australia.

Real Futures is committed to local communities and their needs – our strategy strengthen our presence and our connection with stakeholders across Australia and we are proud to announce we will be delivering the new Indigenous Skills and Employment Program across Western Australia.

The Indigenous Skills and Employment Program (ISEP) is about connecting First Nations people to jobs, career advancement opportunities, and to new training and job-ready activities.

An Employment Development Specialists Day can include:

• Business Development, Job Placement & Retention
• Engage in business development to increase opportunities for Real Futures and to promote economic development in the Region
• Build and maintain effective relationships with new and existing employers, community, stakeholders and aspirants
• Negotiate and secure guaranteed employment positions for Aspirants from a range of employers
• Identifying job roles and requirements for guaranteed employment positions
• Compile and forward information for Eligibility checks prior to placing aspirant into employment
• Assist and prepare aspirant with non-vocational support and skills to commence and maintain suitable employment
• Provide mentoring and support to employers and aspirants
• Promote gender equity in workplaces and training facilities
• Facilitate site visits of aspirants commencing employment
• Prepare Good News Stories for Management, reporting and promotional purposes

To be considered for this position you will:

• Be able to manage yourself, your workload and work collaboratively with the wider Programs to ensure successful outcomes for participants
• Have the ability to relate to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People, build rapport and keep them engaged in the service
• Demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills
• Demonstrate a high level of digital literacy
• Have experience or the ability to deliver group workshops as well as providing one on one support
• Have strong relationship management skills with the ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships with employers, service providers and participants
• Previous experience in Employment Services or Sales will be highly regarded

Applicants for this position must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, identify as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and be accepted in the community as such. This position relates to Section 50(d) of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act 1984 (WA), where Aboriginality is considered a genuine occupational qualification for this position.

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 you must...

• 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.

We are proud of our 30-year heritage and our achievements. So far, we have helped more than 1 million people to learn, find employment and discover new career opportunities.

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

If this role speaks to you and you want to be a part of a high performing and collaborative team as well as the ability to build an amazing career with an organisation that fosters genuine growth and development, please apply today.

We empower people through employment, health and education, enabling them to thrive in their communities.