• Camspie Location
• Excellent Benefits incl. salary packaging
• Fixed term contract till June 2020 (extension possible)

About SSI:

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of these lands and waters and we welcome the opportunity to learn more about Aboriginal people of Australia.

SSI is a community organisation and social business that supports newcomers and other Australians to achieve their full potential. We work with people with a refugee and asylum-seeking background, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, people with disability, youth and children and more to build capacity and enable them to overcome inequality.

SSI draws on its expertise and experience to advocate for the people and communities it serves. Through the work we do, we empower people to change their lives. Through our advocacy and representation, we influence ideas and policy.

The purpose of the role:

To undertake and help co-ordinate the recruitment, servicing, post placement support and contract requirements of Job Active and Employability, and provide support to the Manager of Employment & Enterprise Services as and when required.

Your contribution:

• Conduct participant intake, including understanding a participant's employment history and experience, identifying a suitable employment Pathway in collaboration with the participant, identifying a strategy for addressing challenges and barriers to employment as agreed with the participant, performing a Skill Gap analysis
• Working with program staff to provide integrated and holistic support to participants in line with the program principles
• Providing pre-employment support (supported by the program team including the Team Assistant- EmployAbility) including resume development and job search assistance, interview support, referrals to education, training and certification opportunities, and referrals to work placement and experience programs (including our social enterprise programs)
• Referring participants to our network of referrals including Allied Health services and complex barrier support. Maintaining strong relationships with a referral network
• Leading workshops and orientation sessions for participants on a range of topics related to preparing for employment
• Overseeing post-placement support for all participants, with support from the Team Assistant- EmployAbility.
• Working with the jobactive team, including the Manager Employment Programs and the Employment Integration Coordinator, to support reporting and evaluation on the jobactive program

About you:

You will be an experienced Site Manager or Team Leader in the employment services sector, preferably jobactive or JSA with an understanding of working with clients to support them into employment, including identifying employment pathways and strategies to address employment barriers. You would have Lived experience or awareness of the impact of disability upon individuals, families, carer and the community coupled with experience in Administration and Office support; Experience in Customer Service; Interpersonal Skills. Proven expertise at establishing and maintaining effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders will see you succeed in this role.

Please respond to the "About You" section in your cover letter.

What we offer:

We offer the opportunity to engage in meaningful work that makes a real difference to the lives of our clients, their families, carers, and communities.

We have a fantastic benefits package that promotes work/life balance; something we are very passionate about! This includes a fortnightly Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time staff, flexible working arrangements and generous salary packaging options so you can increase your take home pay!

SSI is passionate about social justice and diversity and is committed to being an EEO employer. Our workplace reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees.

We strongly believe in protecting the safety and well-being of children and vulnerable communities and take child protection very seriously. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment.

SSI will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment please email [email protected], using the subject line: Site Manager - Jobactive enquiry via EthicalJobs.