Play a key role in a purpose driven, Not for Profit organisation dedicated to making a positive social and economic difference in our communities.

• Play a pivotal role in helping young people gain successful employment.
• Competitive remuneration & salary packaging

Who are we?

Workways Australia - we get people connected. We’re a high performing, not-for-profit organisation delivering employment, environmental, youth and community services throughout Victoria, NSW, ACT and Queensland. Workways is a community focused organisation committed to making a positive social and economic difference for those living and working in our communities.

About the role

• Location: Positions available: 1x Morwell and 1x Traralgon
• Contract Type: Permanent Full Time

Our Transition to Work Program assists young people to gain sustainable employment by actively engaging and providing direct employment coaching. The TTW Employment Consultant will focus on the abilities and aspirations of young people to maximise a sense of job choice and control over their employment pathway.

In addition to this, you will engage with local employers to source job opportunities and placements.

Key Performance Areas

• Engage young people to enable career planning, training and development to ready them for employment.
• Actively source employment opportunities.
• Match young people with employment opportunities in order to achieve Program outcomes and KPIs
• Deliver job-search preparation and training sessions.
• Educate young people on employer expectations and preparing them for interviews.
• Provide post placement support to assist young people in remaining in employment long term.

Key Selection Criteria

The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate the following skills and qualifications:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications, or equivalent experience, in Employment Services
• Ability to analyse job requirements and effectively support young people into education or employment in a variety of conditions
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to negotiate, liaise and consult with a wide range of stakeholders including clients, government and non-government organisations, and facilitate working groups
• Demonstrated understanding of local labour market and regional skills shortages
• Current valid driving licence, satisfactory Police check and WWVC/WWCC/Blue Card (as required per State/Territory) as a pre-condition of employment.

What we offer

• Attractive tax-free salary packaging benefits
• Reward and recognition initiatives, including uncapped performance-based incentives. Ongoing training, development opportunities and career growth.
• Supportive onboarding and buddy program for new staff.
• A supportive team environment committed to making a difference in the communities we live and work in.
• Employee Assistance program including individual coaching and access for immediate family members.

How to apply

To apply for this position, and to obtain a position description please click "Apply Now" to enter our online recruitment portal. Your application should include a resume and cover letter.

Everyone is welcome. Everyone is welcome. Workways Australia is committed to diversity and invites applications from people who have a disability, and people of culturally diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal, South Sea and Torres Strait Island descent.

recruitment@workways.com.au using the subject line: Transition To Work Employment Consultants x2 - Morwell / Traralgon enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Workways Australia Limited ACN 141 659 734.

Workways Australia Ltd respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Victoria, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory and Queensland, and pays its respect to the ongoing living cultures of Aboriginal peoples.

A position description is attached.