Employment Consultant

MRAEL have an exciting opportunity for an Employment Consultant to join the Intojobs team to deliver Workforce Australia' Employment Services.

This position is based in our Emerald office, and the successful candidate will have access to a pool car for travel and work-related purposes.

About the Role: 

As an Employment Consultant, you will be the driving force behind supporting a caseload of job seekers in their journey to employment. Working within the Workforce Australia framework, you'll connect people with the tools, support, and opportunities they need to thrive in today's workforce.

A solid understanding of people centred case management principles including barrier management is core to continued success. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Work one-on-one with job seekers to assess strengths, barriers, and employment goals.
• Motivate, engage and inspire job seekers to build their skills, experience and confidence and to work with them to remove their perceived barriers
• Create and manage tailored job plans that support long-term employment outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with local employers to create job opportunities
• Provide ongoing coaching, motivation, and job readiness support
• Track and report on job seeker progress in line with program guidelines.
• Provide post-placement support to both the jobseeker and employers

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will ideally bring the following skills and experience:

• You're a natural communicator with strong interpersonal and communication skills - a demonstrated ability to work with a diverse range of people from different socio-economic backgrounds
• Be passionate about helping people and making a difference in the community
• Be highly organised and self-motivated
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office or similar software and experience using databases (prior administration experience is highly regarded)
• You thrive in a target-driven environment and enjoy achieving (and exceeding) KPI's
• Have a current Drivers Licence (no restrictions)
• Be flexible and capable of managing competing demands in a fast-paced and changing environment 

Previous experience in employment services, recruitment, sales or case management is highly regarded - but not essential for the right fit

About us:

Our purpose is to enable and support people and businesses to realise their potential through opportunities for quality education, training and employment.

Through our diverse range of service capabilities, MRAEL consistently strives to contribute to the sustainable development of a skilled workforce for the future by creating additional education, training and employment opportunities for the communities in which we operate, as well as delivering community-based support services.

What MRAEL offers you:

• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Access to our Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Program which includes a holistic range of offerings including confidential counselling and financial, nutrition and legal support services
• 13 weeks long service leave
• Milestone staff anniversary bonuses and rewards

MRAEL is an equal opportunity employer. We aim to provide a rewarding environment for all employees and strive to be unique in the benefits provided. 

Does this sound like you? 

If this sounds like you and if you're looking to take the next step in growing your career in an organisation that values its people and developing a vibrant workforce and culture, then we would like to hear from you

Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia. It is a requirement of the position to undertake a National Police Check & Working with Children Check prior to appointment.