Employment Partner

The Role

Maxima is driven by a desire to reframe what's possible by making a real difference to the lives of those in our local communities.

Being an Employment Partner with Maximais a rewarding and varied customer facing role providing high quality person-centred services to our customers.

Responsible for ensuring customers are supported in strengthening their employability skills to progress towards gaining and maintaining meaningful employment, you will partner with internal staff and external support services to assist the customer to overcome personal and professional barriers, and to source suitable and sustainable employment.

You will...

• Meet individual and team key performance targets
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and deliver personalised case management services
• Coach customers to build capacity and skills
• Identify and address barriers to employment, and offer guidance on job searching, resumes, and interview preparation
• Advocate for customers to ensure their rights are protected and their voices are heard in matters relating to employment and support services
• Network with community services and employers
• Identify new job opportunities, matching customers to jobs
• Undertake reverse marketing, job creation activity and bespoke job carving (applying Customised Employment Principles)

What will you need to succeed?

You will have strong communication and interpersonal skills; an essential part of this role is the ability to build relationships with diverse customer groups, internal teams and stakeholders.

We will offer continuous training and development to support your professional development within Employment Services, enabling you to progress and thrive in your career.

You will also have:

• A passion for promoting diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity in the workplace
• The belief in the value of employment for people with a disability
• A willingness to undertake ongoing training and professional development
• A positive can-do attitude with excellent problem-solving, organisational and time management skills
• Experience in customer service, retail, hospitality, sales or exposure to a KPI driven environment would be beneficial (but not essential)
• Current driver's licence (required)
• National police check, relevant State/Territory working with children check, or be willing to obtain.

We are seeking people who reflect the broad diversity of local communities, and who may have lived experience, relevant qualifications and a willingness to commit to further learning and development.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and grow professionally in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dedicated team.

Discover our Employee Work Perks + Benefits

At Maxima our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our Employee Work Perks + Benefits are designed to enhance the work-life balance and wellbeing of our staff. This reflects our deep belief that investing in our people strengthens our organisation, enabling us to make a greater impact in the communities we serve.

Join a team that invests in you – because your success is our success

• Salary Sacrifice Packaging:$15,899 salary sacrifice packaging available.
• Flexibility: Enjoy work-life balance with flexible work arrangements & access to work a 9 day fortnight
• Birthday Leave:Enjoy a day of paid leave on your Birthday – our gift to celebrate you
• Wellbeing Leave:A paid day off every 3 months (pro-rata) to attend personal events and milestones, promoting work-life balance and overall wellbeing.
• Family Matters: 6 weeks Paid Parental Leave, extended pregnancy & fertility leave provisions, accrual of leave entitlements & continuity of service
• Public Holiday Substitution: Swap a public holiday every year for another day that holds significance
• Health + Wellbeing: Access to flu vaccination program, Employee Assistance Program & skin check reimbursement
• Extended Leave Provisions: Purchased leave, First Nations ceremonial & cultural leave, blood donation leave, family & domestic violence leave.
• Career Growth + Recognition:Continuous training and development, awards and recognition.

View our website for more details on what we have to offer and discover your future career and employer

Join the Maxima Team

Maxima is a national, profit-for-purpose community-based organisation with vast experience providing employment and disability support services across Australia. We advocate for an inclusive and diverse workforce and support equal employment and learning opportunities for all Australians.

We distinguish ourselves by fostering a positive and caring workplace culture, led by a supportive leadership team. We pride ourselves on maintaining a professional, community-focused culture with a strong emphasis on the wellbeing of our customers and staff.

We welcome applications for both full-time and part-time positions, and are open to discussing flexible work arrangements for the right candidate. As a flexible and supportive workplace, we are committed to accommodating a variety of working hours and arrangements to help our team thrive.

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Now' to complete our online application form and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter.

Maxima believes in the strength of a diverse workforce. We welcome applicants who have a disability, identify as First Nations, are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or are members of the LGBTQIA+ community. The life experiences of our employees help us build strong relationships with our customers and enables us to deliver services that benefit all members of our community.

If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please call or email and advise us of your preferred method of communication.