• Industry leading salary PLUS salary packaging
• Working for a well known 'Not For Profit' with our own EBA
• Position based in our Northcote, Epping and Doreen sites but will be working remotely initially

Westgate Community Initiatives Group Ltd (WCIG) is a well-known, community based not for profit organisation that is committed to improving lives through practical responses to unemployment and disadvantage in Northern and Eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

We currently have an opportunity for a permanent full-time Employment & Ongoing Support Consultant to work from our Northcote, Doreen and Epping sites. Please note that employment will initially be at 0.8 FTE in line with business requirements during the current pandemic and you will be working remotely at this stage. This position has become available due to internal promotion and an exciting period of growth within our organisation.

The Role:

Reporting to the DES Site Manager, this is a pivotal position that aims to place people with a psychiatric, sensory, and/or physical disability into full-award wage employment and assist them in maintaining that employment. You will have the ability to recognise potentials in jobseekers and ensure the Disability Service Standards are systematically implemented and maintained. You will be responsible for post placement support once someone has secured employment or education.

This critical role is responsible for direct marketing to employers, contract compliance, assessments, establishing and developing jobseekers and maintaining their employment. Organisation and attention to detail will be second nature and your commitment to deliver effective and efficient services that result in ongoing viability. You will adapt and be responsive to community and key stakeholder needs.

About you:

• Prior experience in DES or Job Active is essential
• Experience working with youth with intellectual disabilities will be highly regarded
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with people from a diverse range of backgrounds
• Willing to learn and highly flexible and adaptable in a changing environment
• Passionate about helping people and making a difference in the community

What’s on offer:

• Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) with industry leading salary levels that increase by 2.5% each year for the life of the agreement
• Above Award personal, compassionate and maternity leave schemes
• Free Employee Assistance Program for all employees
• Salary packaging
• Flexible working hours for work-life balance
• Option of purchasing additional two weeks of annual leave
• Emphasis on staff training and professional development

If you have any questions, please contact Carmen Wong – HR Coordinator on 03 9689 3437.

WCIG does not accept unsolicited applications or phone calls from recruitment agencies.

WCIG Ltd. is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and supports the creation of working conditions to ensure that all employees have an equal chance to seek and obtain employment, promotion and training. WCIG encourages applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders and/or those with a disability. Only Australian citizens, permanent residents or people who have the right to work in Australia may apply.

Our organisation is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance of child abuse. Our robust human resources, recruitment and vetting practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interviewing process. Applicants should be aware that we carry out working with children, police records and reference checks (as we see fit) to ensure that we are recruiting the appropriately qualified and experienced people.

A position description is attached.