Employment Specialist – Blacktown

Blacktown - Australia

Monthly Salary: $ 110000 - 110000

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

AKG is now a Certified Great Place to Work 2024/2025

Real Futures is a majority Aboriginal-owned and staffed company. We provide tailored employment services Parent Pathways Program (PPP) Remote Australia Employment Services (IEA) Transition to Work (TtW) and Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) across Australia.

Please note this is a maximum term role concluding 31 December 2027.

An Employment Specialists day may consist of the following:

Business development to increase opportunities for Real Futures
Build and maintain effective relationships with new and existing employer
Negotiate and secure guaranteed employment positions for our Aspirants
Facilitate site visits of aspirants commencing employment
Assist and prepare aspirants with non-vocational support and skills
Provide mentoring and support to employers and aspirants
Data entry reporting and compliance
Undertake relevant performance reviews development and training as required
Promoting Cultural competence training and support to employers and workplaces

Knowledge/Skills

Demonstrated experience in Business Development activities
Knowledge of the local labour market conditions
Demonstrated ability to connect and provide support to Aboriginal aspirants
Understanding of Aboriginal people and the issues they face
Knowledge of relevant government programs and funding opportunities
Computer literacy word excel CRM and database entry
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Understanding of workplace requirements
Effective time management and organisational skills.
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Well-developed problem-solving skills.
Tertiary Qualifications in Administration Human Services Business Marketing Employment Services or associated fields (Desirable)
Knowledge and experience of Employment Services System (ESS) (Desirable)
Case management and job active/employment services experience (Desirable)

Applicants for this position must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identify as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be accepted in the community as such. An applicants race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Being a part of the Real Futures team you will be provided with a wide range of benefits including:

Personal and professional development opportunities
Rewarding and supportive culture
Birthday leave and diversity leave
Frequent training and support to excel in the role
Free Employee Assistance Program
Access to novated car leasing
Engage Wellbeing and Recognition Centre (Move Munch Money and Mind)

To be considered you must

Have full working rights in Australia
Have a current drivers licence and a comprehensively insured vehicle
Complete an Australia History Criminal Check
Have a current Working with Children Check or willing to obtain a Working with Children Check before employment
Ability to work Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
Please note that people with a criminal record are not automatically barred from applying for this position rather the relevance will be considered as it applies to our industry.

About AKG:

AKG is an innovative employment services community health and education provider underpinned by a unique partnership model.

Our family of businesses work together to empower individuals and communities with a particular focus on disadvantaged communities including First Nations youth and people living with a disability.

We are proud of our 30-year heritage and our achievements. So far we have helped more than 1 million people to learn find employment and discover new career opportunities.

At AKG we are empowered by our diversity. AKG are committed to providing a work environment where everyone is included treated fairly and with respect. AKG encourages applications from people of all ages nationalities abilities and cultures including Australian Defence Force Veterans and their Families Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process please contact our talent team via email

If this role speaks to you and you want to be a part of a high performing and collaborative team as well as the ability to build an amazing career with an organisation that fosters genuine growth and development please apply today.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

AKG is now a Certified Great Place to Work 2024/2025 Real Futures is a majority Aboriginal-owned and staffed company. We provide tailored employment services Parent Pathways Program (PPP) Remote Australia Employment Services (IEA) Transition to Work (TtW) and Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) ac...