ABOUT US
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
Already experienced within Employment Services and looking for something different? Join Salvation Army Employment Plus (EPlus) and use your experience to support people from Migrant, Refugee and Asylum Seeker backgrounds to build new lives through sustainable employment, in a 6 month contract role working 19 hours per week Tuesday - Thursday between our Parramatta and Blacktown sites.
As part of our specialist EPlus Local program, you'll work with participants facing unique barriers to employment, providing personalised support, advocacy and employer engagement to help them achieve their goals. If you're passionate about making a genuine impact in the lives of people from Migrant, Refugee and Asylum Seeker backgrounds and enjoy building relationships with both job seekers and employers, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
At Employment Plus, we've been transforming lives and supporting businesses since 1998 as a proud member of the Australian Government's Employment Services network. Having partnered with more than 200,000 businesses and helped over half a million Australians secure meaningful employment, we're committed to creating opportunities that change lives.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As an Employment Consultant within EPlus Local, you will:
Provide specialised case management, career coaching and mentoring to EPlus Local participants.
Deliver employability and job readiness activities, including group workshops and training sessions.
Support EPlus Local participants with job search activities and preparation for employment opportunities.
Advocate for participants and actively engage employers to create sustainable employment outcomes.
Source vacancies, work experience and volunteer opportunities through strong employer relationships.
Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders including Workforce Australia, DES and SRSS providers.
Work collaboratively with Employment Plus and Salvation Army staff, officers and volunteers to coordinate support services.
Conduct participant assessments, referrals and ongoing case management activities.
Provide regular post-placement support to both participants and employers following employment commencement.
This role works between Parramatta and Blackburn sites (1.5 days at Parramatta and 1 day in Blackburn).
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Strong employer engagement skills and the ability to identify and broker employment opportunities (this is key as to create opportunities for our jobseekers)
Previous Employment Services experience (essential).
Experience supporting people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (essential).
Experience working or volunteering with people who have a refugee or asylum seeker background (an advantage).
The ability to build rapport with people facing complex barriers to employment.
Strong communication, administration and stakeholder management skills.
The ability to work independently while managing competing priorities.
Confidence working towards KPIs and performance outcomes.
A community language (highly regarded).
A current Victorian Driver Licence and reliable vehicle, as travel between sites is required.
BENEFITS
Above Award wages + super + allowances
Access to generous Not For Profit salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year (also for casuals)
Access to meal and entertainment benefits of up to $2,650 through salary packaging
Access to relocation benefits through salary packaging options
Up to 12 weeks Paid parental leave
Novated car leasing
Learning and development to…