Hello Penrith ... We’re Hiring!
WISE Employment is seeking compassionate, empathetic and results-driven individuals who want to help make a difference in the community by empowering others to reach their potential through employment opportunities.
At WISE Employment, our Employment Partner (Support Consultant) play an integral part in shaping the employment landscape for people facing barriers to finding employment. If you are passionate about helping the community and are interested in joining WISE, please apply today!
This position provides support for our customers over the phone, and is based in Penrith. As an Employment Partner (Support Consultant) you will be supporting sites across the country via phone or video servicing. This means you will need to be available to work Western Australia times (12pm - 8pm AEDT) . After training, you will have the opportunity for hybrid working arrangements.
Perks of Joining WISE
- Competitive salary starting at $71,540 with Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging (tax savings)
- Four Wellness Days (1 every quarter), and opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
- Various health and lifestyle initiatives and benefits
- Access to discounts from leading retailers through Flare
iPhone and laptop included
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To be considered, you must:
- Have full Australian working rights
- Hold a full Australian driver’s license
- Be willing to obtain a National Police Check
- Be able to pass a Working with Children Check
- Demonstrate the WISE attributes: Customer Centricity, Curiosity, Resilience, Adaptability, Creativity and a Growth Mindset
Be willing to complete a pre-employment assessment
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A day in an Employment Partner (Support Consultant) role invol ves…
- Developing strong rapport to understand your participants' needs, interests, skills and experience
- Assisting with participants’ resumes, job applications and interview preparation
- Identifying and assessing barriers towards employment and creating solutions to support them at work and ongoing
- Creating job plans with our participants to support clear pathways into sustainable employment
- Increasing our participants' employability through training and other support services
- Sourcing employment opportunities through networking and sales strategies
- Building and maintaining relationships with potential employers and community organisations
Supporting Sites with administrative tasks
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Desirable Criteria
- Reliable, dependable, and committed to meeting workplace responsibilities and expectations
- Initiative to identify opportunities for improvement and take proactive action
- Confidence to communicate professionally with colleagues, customers, and stakeholders
- Ability to work autonomously, manage priorities effectively, and complete tasks independently
- Strong team player who contributes positively to team goals and supports colleagues when required
- Honest, trustworthy, and accountable, with a high level of integrity in all aspects of work
- Adaptable and willing to take on new responsibilities to support business needs
Positive attitude and strong work ethic
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WISE Employment
Celebrating over 30 years in the employment services industry, WISE Employment is a not-for-profit organisation that is committed to providing quality employment, training, and support to the disadvantaged members of our community. We aim to inspire, transform and empower people by connecting them with employers who care. WISE also operates highly successful, inclusive social enterprises along with a range of other programs and services aligned to the needs of the community.
Visit our website to learn more about WISE.
We are Inclusive!
WISE is recognised by the Diversity Council Australia as an “Inclusive Employer 2024/2025”. We actively encourage and welcome candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, candidates with a disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates.
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