• Play a key role in our team in a purpose driven Not for Profit organisation dedicated to making a positive social and economic difference in Aboriginal employment
• The chance to be a part of a rapidly growing team
• Receive competitive remuneration & salary packaging
• Special Measures Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people will be given priority consideration, as per the Special Measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

Are you

• Interested in helping employers to maximise sustainable employment?
• A collaborator, who works well with others in pursuit of team goals?

Background

Indigenous Employment Partners is an Indigenous operated charity and social enterprise with a social purpose to contribute to ending the cycle of poverty and disadvantage experienced by Indigenous Australia by building capacity and fostering self-sufficiency through employment. We provide culturally appropriate employment, recruitment and training services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the organisations who employ them.

Accountabilities

• Provide support, guidance and assistance to Indigenous jobseekers and potential employers by ensuring that cultural expectations are met, identifying gaps in the service provisions
• Provide mentor assistance to staff and managers to assist Indigenous jobseekers to be successful in gaining and maintaining employment and improving their social and/or economic situation
• Develop and maintain effective internal and external relationships and networks
• Provide a high-quality service to Indigenous community organisations
• Identify employers for Indigenous employment action plans
• Identify and network with community groups to develop relationships and maintain the latest information to assist Indigenous jobseekers
• Mentor Case Managers and IEP team members to
  • Understand and meet the needs of Indigenous jobseekers
  • Refer jobseekers to appropriate external agencies/bodies for inclusion in programs, training etc
  • Negotiate appropriate job placement or work experience placements for jobseekers
  • Assist jobseekers in the development of their resumes, letters of application etc
  • Provide post placement support to candidates

Selection Criteria

Knowledge and skills

1. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Case Management of Indigenous jobseekers an advantage
2. Demonstrated ability to set priorities and achieve outcomes in a performance driven environment
3. Ability to maintain accurate records (electronic and paper based)
4. Proven ability to work with community and community organisations
5. Proven ability to motivate and build rapport with job seekers to achieve positive employment related results.
6. Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with employers, participants and other stakeholders
7. A demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture with specific knowledge of Indigenous affairs, community kinship and social and emotional wellbeing

Personal qualities

1. Have demonstrated qualities of empathy, integrity and compassion
2. Have well developed interpersonal skills especially regarding establishing positive working relationships with external stakeholders

Desirable

• It is desirable that the incumbent for this role has acquired, or is working toward, a qualification in one of the following areas:
  • Certificate IV in Community Development
  • Certificate IV in Employment Services

Additional requirements

• Full Driver’s licence and the ability to attend meetings off site

Pre-employment screening

All competitive applicants are subject to a satisfactory National Police History Check and misconduct screening as part of the recruitment assessment process. If you have any questions or concerns about this process, please contact Indigenous Employment Partners on (03) 9017 3371.

How and where to apply

Indigenous Employment Partners prefers job applications submitted electronically to best manage administrative and environmental resources. If you are unable to apply online, please follow the instructions below to submit a paper copy.

If you are unable to apply online or having difficulties accessing the information online, please phone Indigenous Employment Partners on (03) 9017 3371 for assistance.