Employment Consultant
Employment Consultant
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Job Description
For over 30 years weve been empowering job seekers to find meaningful employment. As a not-for-profit Disability Employment Services (DES) provider the wellbeing of our job seekers is always our top priority. Every day were driven by the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to work and were committed to breaking down barriers to make that a reality.
Were looking for two part-time Employment Consultantsto join our Bundaberg team. These roles offer flexibility in how hours are spread across the week such as start and finish times or preferred workdays. While we have a general structure in mind of two positions at 0.5 FTE (19 hours each) were open to discussing alternative arrangements. Let us know what might work for you.
Why you might love this opportunity
- Youll be joining a diverse team of impact focused people from all walks of life. We are not onlydedicated to creating inclusive employment opportunities for others but also building a workplace environment that empowers our own staff to be the best they can be. Inclusivity accessibility support and empathy are at the centre of everything we do.
- Youll get to support and train individuals with barriers such as disability mental health or health condition and injury to secure and maintain meaningful sustainable employment.
- Every day brings something new! No two participants are the same and youll need to employ several different strategies tailored to the individuals employment goals and align with their skills and support needs.
A day in the life of an Employment Consultant
At the heart of an Employment Consultant role is enabling people with barriers to prepare for find and keep a job they love. But this role is so much more than that.
The balance of your work might change as you find your stride but to start off it will look a little something like this:
- 35% directly supporting job seekers with barriers to grow develop and realise their potential. This may be in person or on the phone.
- 20% creating and sourcing new opportunities for your job seekers.
- 10% collaborating planning and sharing your ideas skills and experience with the team.
- 35% maintaining and completing records claims and other important documentation.
Am I suited for an Employment Consultant role
We understand that all life journeys are unique and experience looks a little different to everyone. What unites us is our passion for genuinely helping people. Whether your background is in retail hospitality hairdressing administration business development or human services your transferrable skills in delivering a 10/10 customer experience could make the difference in supporting our participants and community.
If you have skills experience or passions that resemble any of the below this role might be for you:
- Communication: You have a flair for connecting with people from all walks of life. You are genuinekind and compassionate and take the time to listen and understand everyones story and journey.
- Teamwork: Youll be working alongside staff that are dedicated to assisting our job seekers. EPIC is at its most effective when were working together and youll get the chance to form lasting bonds with everyone in the office.
- Growth mindset: The ability to grow and develop is a must. You might not have direct experience working with people with disability but you are willing to go on a journey of continuous learning and growth.
- Proactive: You are a self-starter and who has a positive attitude towards building relationships maximising opportunities and striving to reach KPIs.
- Administration: You dont need to be a tech guru to succeed here but you do need to have intermediate computer literacy phone and record keeping skills.
- Purpose: You have values that align with our team and EPICs mission to enable people communities and places to overcome disadvantage and aspire to reach their greatest potential.
How EPIC rewards your hard work
- Flexible start and finish hours - talk to us about part-time hours that suit you.
- Full time equivalent (FTE) $66486 base salary(salary is pro rata based on part-time hours worked) superannuation generous not-for-profit salary packaging (up to $15900 per year increasing your take home pay) leave loading.
- Accelerate your career further through ongoing learning and developmental opportunities (with an annual professional development budget).
- Refer a friend incentive. Earn up to $500 for each successful employee you refer.
- Tax free entertainment card through our salary packaging partner AccessPay.
- An extra day off on your birthday with a bonus allowance.
- Additional superannuation based on length of service and superannuation co-contribution of up to $1500.
- Discounted Medibank Corporate Health Cover for you and your family.
- Support during tough times. Our Employee Assistance Program (confidential counselling service) is available 24 hours a day to employees and immediate family members.
- Exclusive discounts through Flare Benefits access to hundreds of everyday savings!
What youll need to start in this role
- Current drivers license.
- Working with Children Clearance or willing to obtain one.
- National police check.
We can assist the successful applicant in obtaining a Working with Children Clearance and police check.
We make diverse and inclusive hiring a priority
At EPIC we encourage and support everyone from all backgrounds. We provide equal employment opportunity and make flexible arrangements to ensure everyone feels welcome at EPIC.
Whats next
We will begin to shortlist candidates within the first week of recruitment so send in your application quick!
Didnt tick all the boxes but still feel like youre suited to becoming an EPIC Employment Consultant Go right ahead and still submit your application. No matter your background or what industry youre coming from wed love to hear from you.
If you have any questions regarding the vacancy or require any assistance or adjustments prior to interview please contact our People Experience team at or on (07).
Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
Full-Time
