- Job Type: Contract
- Location: Parramatta & Western Suburbs, NSW
- Job Category: Community Services and Development
About Marist180
Marist180 (www.marist180.org.au) is a not-for-profit organisation committed to creating positive change for vulnerable young people and their families. Marist180 is seeking an experienced, passionate and energetic Employment Consultant.
The candidate:
Working within a small team of passionate and driven individuals, this position is a key client and community-facing role designed to provide support and assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients seeking employment.
Employment is a key factor in addressing non-vocational barriers across a range of life domains; this position gives you the opportunity to make a positive change in the lives of our clients through positive mentoring, advocacy and job placements into sustainable and suitable employment. As an Employment Consultant, you will:
- Identify job seeker strengths, goals and barriers in order to assist job seekers into suitable and sustainable employment
- Build and maintain stakeholder engagement both internally and externally, with a focus on sourcing appropriate vacancies suitable for your clients
- Keep up to date and accurate job seeker files and case notes; and
- Facilitate and participate proactively in team meetings
Essential Criteria:
This is an exciting role for someone who wants to make a difference and leave a positive footprint wherever they land. To be successful in this role, you must:
- Identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person and is accepted as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in the community in which he or she lives
- Possess a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience, with a high focus in securing employment vacancies on behalf of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job seekers with the intention to improve job readiness
- Extensive experience in addressing vocational and non-vocational barriers, as well as possessing an understanding of challenges faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in securing training, skills development and employment opportunities
- Demonstrated experience in developing, facilitating and monitoring all aspects of caseworker including referral, assessment, intake, case plan, review and exit planning
- Excellent communication skills with an eye for detail
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, but also within a team environment
- Ability to work flexibly within a changing environment whilst maintaining contractual compliance standards
- Possess a current unrestricted drivers licence and current Working with Children Check
- Be able to pass a National Criminal History Check
How to apply
Click “Apply Now” to submit your online application, please ensure you attach a resume and a covering letter describing how you meet the position requirements.
This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified role. Proof of Aboriginality is a requirement of the successful candidate. Marist180 considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).