Employment Consultant

Flourish Australia are starting up new services with the Inclusive Employment Australia program and we are looking for Employment Consultants (Employment Coordinators) to help establish and grow these new services

• Full-time position based in Maitland (76 hrs/fortnight)
• Working days between Monday to Friday
• Level 4 on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement equivalent to $88,000 - $94,700p.a + super + tax-free salary packaging

Interviews to be held on a rolling basis, apply today to ensure your application is considered 

About the Role

Aa an Employment Coordinator with Flourish Australia, you will be expected to provide Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) Program specific support to local sites. As an Employment Coordinator, you will be responsible for ensuring that participant intake, initial appointments and interviews are carried. It is also the Employment Coordinators role to support all referred participants according to their goals and skills regarding employment and barriers to employment needing to be addressed to support finding and maintaining suitable ongoing employment.

As an Employment Coordinator you will:

• Understand and consult the Flourish Australia IEA Operational guidelines and ensure that policies and procedures are followed.
• Engage local businesses and employers to source and create job vacancies for Flourish Australia's participants.
• Provide support, mentoring and other assistance ensuring the sustainability of participant employment placements and to track all placements effectively to maximise Employment Outcomes.
• Work with local site teams and other community connections in assisting participants to overcome both vocational and non-vocational barriers to employment.

For more information about what it means to be an Employment Coordinator with Flourish Australia, please review the Position Description.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking high-performing and experienced individuals who are passionate about helping participants achieve employment outcomes and have a knack for building relationships Our ideal candidate is driven, compassionate, and eager to make a difference, coming with; 

• Demonstrated experience working in employment services and programs
• Evidence of high placement and retention rates
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Passion for workforce development and helping others succeed.

The Benefits

Flourish Australia recognises and values its people as demonstrated by:

• Paid above industry at Level 4 on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018) (no bonus system in place)
• Tailored onboarding program to set you up for success
• Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900
• Exclusive personal fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier
• Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading + 2 additional days of personal leave + Christmas/New Years Gratis Day + 10 weeks paid primary carer parental leave
• Comprehensive infrastructure including a laptop, mobile phone and other resources for work purposes
• Regular supervision (reflective practice), ongoing 1:1 mentoring and a comprehensive induction program
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support
• Opportunities for professional development and training to obtain mental health specific qualifications such as Mental Health First Aid, Certificate IV or Diploma in Mental Health and ASIST Suicide Prevention training
• Workplace community groups- Rainbow Network for LGBTQ+ staff members & allies and YarnUp Group for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members 
• Employee discounts program at 400+ popular retailers (Woolworths, JB HI FI, Rebel, Myer, etc.)

Selection Criteria

Essential:

1. Demonstrated or direct related experience in disability services, preferably in Disability Employment Services, Inclusive Employment Australia, or similar programs.   
2. Qualifications in training and assessment, employment services, mental health, community services or related fields as recognised by Flourish Australia or transferrable experience as decided by Flourish Australia.   
3. Strong communication skills, excellent interpersonal organisational skills.
4. Proof of high performance in job services or related customer services environment.
5. Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and ability to fully utilise the client information management system.
6. Current Australian Driver's Licence. 

For further information, please contact Andre Maddocks, Regional Manager, Employment Services. E:  (please do not email applications).

All appointments with Flourish Australia's Mental Health Services are subject to an NDIS Worker Screening clearance, a National Criminal History Check, a WWCC, previous employment reference checks, satisfactory Australian residency status and other background checks. 

Please note - Successful candidates must maintain a Class C drivers license and proof of comprehensive insurance must be provided when required. You may be directed to use your private motor vehicle in the course of performing your duties when an organisational pool motor vehicle is unavailable. You will receive the Travelling Transport and Fares Allowance when using your private vehicle for work related purposes.

Who we are

Flourish Australia is one of Australia's most experienced community mental health organisations. Our purpose is to support people to flourish, believe in their futures, and become contributing members of the community. Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person's experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.

Our positions are open to all suitably qualified applicants. We have a strong commitment to the participation of people with lived experience of mental health issues in our workforce. We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities, LGBTQ+ communities and mature age candidates.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please complete the questions below. You will then be asked to attach a copy of your resume on the following page, we encourage you to have your resume up-to-date and available before you commence the application.

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