Employment Consultant

About the ProgramSSI is delivering the Asylum Seeker Employment Skills Support program (ASESS) on behalf of the NSW Government providing employment support services to address the challenges experienced by asylum seekers in finding suitable long-term employment the RoleBased in Wagga as an ASESS Regional Employment Consultant you will manage a caseload of asylum seeker participants across the Riverina (direct registrations and referrals) and deliver individualised employment pathway planning and ongoing employment support to help participants achieve sustainable employment and/or training and education outcomes. Youll provide tailored support through onetoone and group activities connect participants to relevant services (e.g. English language support training recognition of overseas skills/qualifications work readiness supports) and work closely with employer-facing functions to identify suitable opportunities and support participants through recruitment and reach out to us for thefull Position Descriptionto review the Key Responsibilities and Measures of CriteriaDemonstrated experience in case management / employment support working with job seekers in both onetoone and group settings. A strong customer/participantcentred approach with the ability to work to service standards KPIs and targets. Confidence liaising with employers and stakeholders and proactively promoting participants to opportunities. Empathy and cultural sensitivity when supporting asylum seekers and people experiencing ExperienceCertificate IV in Employment Services Career Development Community Services (or willingness to work towards).Experience supporting refugee/asylum seeker cohorts and understanding barriers to employment in our BenefitsSalary packaging options to receive up to $15900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay! The opportunity of a 9-day fortnight. Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and to our inhouse wellbeing alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities. About our Recruitment ProcessSSI Group is strongly committed to actively safeguarding children and young people and providing a safe environment for them to thrive. We ensure children and young peoples safety and wellbeing is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of everyone at SSI whether they interact directly or indirectly with children and young people. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of commitment to DiversitySSI strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples culturally and linguistically diverse groups the LGBTIQ community veterans refugees and people with ApplyIf excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the close 1 May 2026If you would like more information on the recruitment process please contact the talent acquisition team call us on0or you would like to have more information about the role please reach out to Maureen Graham at recruitment pool may be created for permanent and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available in the is a Disability Confident Recruiter and our Talent Acquisition team can assist in providing alternative formats to apply making adjustments to the recruitment process(including the application form)and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks. Should you require adjustments please email us note we will be scheduling interviews as applications come in so please apply urgently if you believe this role aligns with your goals and experience.