Employment Consultant - IEA

Employment Consultant - IEA

Permanent fulltime position, based in Woolgoolga.

About the Role

This is your opportunity to inspire others and become part of a purpose-driven organisation.

For more than 30 years, Sureway has been an industry leader in the delivery of employment services across Australia. As an Employment Consultantin the recently announced Inclusive Employment Australia, you’ll work closely with people with disability to connect them to sustainable employment opportunities. You will guide, support, and motivate participants on their journey to employment, while developing strong relationships with employers and support organisations.

Your Key Responsibilities will include:

• Utilising a person-centred approach to tailor services and support participants into meaningful employment
• Developing positive partnerships with local employers to create meaningful employment opportunities for participants
• Enhancing employability through referral to support services and training
• Providing in-employment support to sustain employment 
• Marketing your participants’ skills to prospective employers
• Achieving program performance and quality benchmarks
• Keeping detailed, accurate records and adhering to all compliance requirements
• Actively participating in the local community to promote services

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Passionate & Motivated with a positive attitude and a strong desire to help participants succeed in employment
• Relationship Builders who have strong customer service skills and can build positive relationships with participants and employers
• Quality focused with an attention to detail and an ability to follow guidelines
• Problem solvers with the ability to think outside the square and develop strategies to place participants into sustainable employment
• Tech-Savvy and confident in using computers and online systems

Benefits

At Sureway, we believe in offering more than just a job. We provide growth, support, and rewards that help you thrive both professionally and personally.

• We pay above award rates – because your time and talent are worth more
• Performance bonus scheme based on meeting benchmarks
• Birthday leave – celebrate your special day with a paid day off every year
• Additional leave – enjoy an extra week off each year after 3 years of service
• Ongoing learning and development – access programs & study assistance to grow your skills and career
• Recognition that means something – be celebrated through monthly awards and our annual team awards program

Organisation Details

Sureway leads the industry in Employment Services for cohorts including mainstream, people with disability, parents, youth and mature aged Australians. We also deliver training and health supports to enable people to improve their quality of life. Sureway deliver innovative programs to job seekers, employers, participants and learners across ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, and WA. Our growing suite of services assists people to achieve their goals and aspirations in life.

This position requires the successful applicant to undertake a National Police Check and relevant state-based screens. Applicants also must have the right to work in Australia and hold a valid driver’s licence with reliable transport.

Submit a cover letter and current resume as soon as possible.  Applications are being considered as they are submitted.

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ communities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds