• Permanent Full time opportunity
• Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
• Supportive workplace with great flexibility and a focus on wellbeing
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• Salary range $89,269 - $97,051

The Inclusive Enterprise and Local Jobs service unit lead innovative approaches to improving economic opportunity and inclusion for local people experiencing barriers to employment through the development of labour market programs, social enterprises, Aboriginal enterprises and other inclusive enterprise initiatives.

About the Role:

• Lead the coordination and delivery of Banyule's award winning Inclusive Employment Program, which creates employment opportunities for people experiencing barriers to work.
• Coordinate the recruitment, selection, onboarding, and induction of Inclusive Employment Program participants.
• Support, mentor and facilitate one-on-one coaching and development opportunities.
• Facilitate workplace skill building workshops for Inclusive Employment Program participants.
• Provide quality training, support and guidance to business unit leaders about inclusive employment practices, and advocate for access and equity of employment across Council.
• Support the evaluation of program effectiveness, coordinate continuous improvement work and prepare reports as required.

Skills, experience and certificates:

• Qualifications and experience in relevant discipline, e.g. Community Development, Social Sciences, Career Coaching with experience in supporting labour market programs and people facing barriers to employment, or lesser qualifications with substantial relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in coaching individuals to help improve their learning, development and employment outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience in program delivery and project management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of inclusive employment practices and ability to advocate for access and equity of employment across Council.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships to influence and negotiate desired outcomes with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to access and equity, and specialist knowledge of vulnerable community groups, including barriers to employment, community challenges and differences in cultural backgrounds and value systems.

Mandatory Pre-employment screenings:

• COVID 19 vaccination certificate
• Victorian Driver’s License

How to apply:

For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description via the link below to discuss your suitability, we encourage you to contact Emma Joyce 0403 840 097 or [email protected] using the subject line: Inclusive Employment Program Lead enquiry via EthicalJobs for a confidential conversation.

To apply for this position, please click apply now and include your resume and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description.

Our Culture: Our Staff choose to align their career with Banyule by living the values of Respect, Integrity, Responsibility, Initiative and Inclusion, strong learning and development culture and the positive way we work in partnership with the community.

Banyule City Council is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and Child Safe Organisation, we value inclusion and diversity and encourage people from different and diverse backgrounds to apply. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email [email protected] or call Banyule’s People and Culture team on 9940 4235.

Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.

Covid-19 Vaccination requirements: In accordance with Banyule's Covid-19 Vaccination Policy, this position requires you to be vaccinated against Covid-19. If your application is successful and you are shortlisted for this role, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status.

A position description is attached.