Employment Coordinator
Employment Coordinator
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Job Description
Are you ready to help people achieve their employment goals Then you are the person to fill our Employment Coordinator role!
The positionavailable is:
- Closed-term full-time until 31 October 2025 with possibility of extension (76 hours/fortnight)
- Working Monday to Friday
- Based in Penrith
- Attractive salary starting from $85000 p.a. 11.5% Super Tax-Free benefits!
About the Opportunity
The Employment Coordinator will act as an expert resource to local Mental Health teams by providing support to local staff in the delivery of the DES program. You will assist sites in achieving DEStargetsby working as part of the Mental Health team.
As an Employment Coordinator you will:
- Ensurethat jobseeker intake initial appointments and interviews are carried out at all sites in accordance with the DES program guidelines.
- Support local site teams in assessing referred jobseekers according to their skills vocational preferences and barriers to employment.
- Engage local businesses and employers to source and create job vacancies for Flourish Australias jobseekers.
- Provide support mentoring and other assistance to ensure the sustainability of jobseeker employment placements and track all placements to maximise Employment Outcomes.
For more information about what it means to be an Employment Coordinator with Flourish Australia please review the Position Description.
Please note - Successful candidates must maintain a Class C drivers license and proof of comprehensive insurance must be provided when required. You may be directed to use your private motor vehicle in the course of performing your duties when anorganisational pool motorvehicle is will receive the Travelling Transport and Fares Allowance when using your private vehicle for work related purposes.
Who we are
Flourish Australia is one of Australias most experienced community mental health organisations. Our purpose is to support people to flourish believe in their futures and become contributing members of the community.
Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each persons experience will be different and their needs as an individual are unique. Together we set goals connect individuals with the right people support services and opportunities to meet their needs.
Our positions are opento all suitably qualified applicants. We have a strong commitment to the participation of people with lived experience of mental health issues in our workforce.We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities LGBTQ communities and mature age candidates.
Selection Criteria
Essential:
- Experience within the Disability Employment Service industry.
- Strong communication skills excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Proof of customer service experience with demonstrable facilitation presentation mentoring and training skills.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and ability to fully utilise the client information management system.
- Current Australian Drivers Licence.
Desirable:
- A personal lived experience of a mentalhealth issue
- Qualifications in training and assessment employment services or related fields
- Emerging knowledge of the local area and its health services and other community services
For further information please contact Caitlin Taylor DES Program Manager.E:(pleasedo notemail applications).
All appointments with Flourish Australias Mental Health Services are subject to an NDIS Worker Screening clearance a National Criminal History Check a WWCC previous employment reference checks satisfactory Australian residency status and other background checks.All successful applicants will be required to declare any private or secondary employment prior to commencement in line with Flourish Australias Private or Secondary Employment Policy.
The Benefits
Flourish Australia recognises and values its people as demonstrated by:
- Level 4 (SCHCADS)on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018)
- Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15900
- Exclusive personal fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier
- Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading 2 additional days of personal leave Christmas/New Years Gratis Day 10 weeks paid parental leave
- Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
- Comprehensive infrastructure including a laptop mobile phone and other resources for work purposes
- Regular supervision (reflective practice) ongoing 1:1 mentoringand a comprehensive inductionprogram
- Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support
- Opportunities for professional development andtrainingsuch asMental Health First Aid and ASIST
- Inclusive initiatives such as ourRainbow NetworkandYarnUpfor Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staff
- Employee discounts at 400 popular retailers (Woolworths Expedia Myer Kmart etc)
How to Apply
To apply for this position please complete the questions below. You will then be asked to attach a copy of your resume on the following page we encourage you to have your resume up-to-date and available before you commence the application.
Applications close 5pm 6th June or sooner if required. Apply now!
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
