Who we are

TaskForce is a not-for-profit organisation providing community programs and services to those most in need. TaskForce focuses on the social issues of addiction, youth disengagement, unemployment, mental health and high risk taking behaviours. As an established values based organisation, we are committed to high quality outcomes for our clients. This JVES contract is being delivered in partnership with AfriAusCare (AAC) and Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY). It is a great time to join us!

The Program

Funded by the Victorian Government, the new Jobs Victoria Employment Services (JVES) program is one element of a range of Jobs Victoria initiatives designed to offer personalised employment support to long-term unemployed jobseekers or jobseekers at risk of being long-term unemployed to secure work.

The position

This is a part-time opportunity, based in Cranbourne, 22.5 hours per week spread across 3 to 5 days and is flexible. We are looking for a skilled and driven individual with previous Employment Services experience with Employers who can achieve positive outcomes for our clients in the South East. The primary objective of the Employment Broker is to develop strong connections with employers and industry bodies assisting them to meet their workforce needs by connecting them with jobseekers that will suit their businesses. There will be a strong focus on building new relationships with employers with an aim to generating return business. The role will also include undertaking ‘reverse marketing’ of clients to suitable employers. The right person for this role will possess resilience, a genuine passion for recruitment and working with those in need. The ability to meet individual targets whilst contributing to an established team will be essential!.

About you

The ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude and the drive to achieve positive outcomes for job seekers. You will be results-focussed with an ability to approach problems/barriers with creativity and integrity. You possess resilience, a genuine passion for recruitment and working with those in need. The ability to meet individual targets whilst contributing to an established team will be essential!.

Employee experience

This is a great opportunity to join a growing organisation that genuinely cares about their staff. We are committed to creating an inclusive and transparent workplace culture where our people are our most valued resource. TaskForce employees have access to generous employee benefits including salary packaging, flexible work arrangements (including 48/52 purchased leave), and training and professional development opportunities.

Applications close on Wednesday 29 November.

Visit our website at taskforce.org.au/get-involved/#employment for a position description and more information about TaskForce.

TaskForce values diversity and welcomes applicants who meet the position criteria irrespective of their cultural and linguistic background, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, health status or religion. We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. People with disability who apply can ask for reasonable adjustments at any time during the application process. Police checks will be undertaken for the selected candidate prior to any job offer being confirmed.

For further information regarding the position please contact Kate Forer, HR Manager on (03) 8599 5433.