Employment Consultant
- Provide support and guidance to participants for meaningful employment opportunities.
- Bridge the gap between job seekers and local employers by promoting their skills.
- Support participants in developing practical career plans.
Location: Kaggur-Mabul – Mount Gravatt
Salary: $65,000 - $73,000 + Superannuation + NFP salary packaging benefits
Leave benefits include: 20 days Annual Leave, 13 days Personal Leave, plus an additional 10 paid Wellbeing Days each year
Employment status: Full Time, Permanent
Job number: 3702
Hey you!
MatchWorks is looking for a driven, people-focused Employment Consultant to provide support and guidance to participants to attain suitable, meaningful employment opportunities that lead to sustainable employment outcomes.
What you’ll do
As an Employment Consultant in our Workforce Australia team you’ll:
• Work with your participants to understand their strengths and goals to match them with the right employment opportunities
• Bridge the gap between job seekers and local employers by promoting their unique skills and strengths
• Link participants with training, health, and community supports for long-term success
• Support participants to develop practical career plans that unlock their potential and boost confidence
What you’ll bring
• Highly developed communication skills to provide relevant supports to participants and external stakeholders
• Ability to provide accurate and timely documentation and compliance records in accordance with Workforce Australia requirements
• A collaborative team member who brings professionalism, positivity, and a mature approach to teamwork
(You’ll also need an NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module Certificate – but don’t worry, we’ll help guide you through this.)
Bonus points for
• Experience in customer service, recruitment, employment services, or community services
• Multilingual skills or experience engaging with culturally diverse communities
Why you’ll love working at MatchWorks
At MatchWorks, we’re committed to creating a welcoming, safe, and respectful space where everyone is empowered to play their part in the important work that we do.
We welcome diversity in all its forms including disability, culture, gender, age, sexuality and religion and celebrate the unique perspectives and experience each of us brings.
You’ll also get
• Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax-free plus meal/entertainment benefits
• Extra Leave - 20 days Annual Leave, 13 days Personal Leave, plus an additional 10 paid Wellbeing Days each year
• Purchased leave options - the ability to buy additional annual leave to support work-life balance and flexibility.
• Discounts - savings at 450+ retailers including Coles, Woolworths & JB Hi-Fi
• University Study Discount - Enjoy a 25% fee reduction for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.
• Wellbeing support - 24/7 access to a holistic employee assistance program
• Referral bonus - bring great people with you and be rewarded
Ready to make a difference? Click apply to complete your application.
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You can view the full position description on the genU careers page HERE.
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