MRAEL have an exciting opportunity for an Employment Consultant to join Intojobs team to deliver Workforce Australia' Employment Services.
This position is based in our Gladsone office, you will have access to a pool car for travel and work-related purposes.
About the Role:
As an Employment Consultant, you will provide one-on-one support to help a caseload of participants within the Workforce Australia program to achieve sustainable and fulfilling employment.
A solid understanding of people centred case management principles including barrier management is core to continued success.
Key responsibilities:
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Motivate, engage and inspire job seekers to build their skills, experience and confidence and to work with them to remove their perceived barriers
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Create individually tailored services and support plans
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Support people to find suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment opportunities with local or national employers
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Develop partnerships with employers
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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:
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Demonstrated ability to communicate and build rapport with jobseekers and employers
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Strong communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work with a diverse range of people from different socio-economic backgrounds
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Be passionate about helping people and making a difference in the community
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Be highly organised and possess strong administration skills
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Intermediate proficiency in MS Office or similar software and experience using databases
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Have a current drivers licence
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Be results and target driven
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Be flexible and capable of managing competing demands in a fast-paced and changing environment
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:
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Professional development and career growth opportunities
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Access to our Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Program which includes a holistic range of offerings including: confidential counselling and financial, nutrition and legal support services
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Opportunities to participate in the IntoWork Wellness Channel that offers regular sessions on supporting your mental, physical and financial wellbeing
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13 weeks long service leave
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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.
