EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANT
- Provide personalised employment support and guidance to job seekers through Workforce Australia.
- Build rapport with participants, employers and stakeholders while helping people work towards employment outcomes and KPIs.
- Work full time in Ballina, with no weekend or after-hours work; no prior experience is required.
- Looking for change and enjoy helping people. No experience required
- Competitive salary + salary packaging with up to $18,550 tax free options
- Full time with no weekend or after-hours work required
Full-time position based in Ballina
Workforce Australia is the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations' employment services program, delivering simple and efficient solutions to support local job seekers and employers. It enables job‑ready participants to self‑manage through new, interactive digital services, while those with more complex needs receive personalised support from our Employment Consultants.
What we offer….
- Salary packaging with up to $15,900 tax free options.
- Additional $2,650 Meals and Entertainment tax free salary packaging benefits
- Above award leave entitlements including 5 weeks annual leave
- Internal traineeship and people leadership programs
- Salary continuance insurance
- Access to company sponsored formal qualifications.
- Access to free counselling though our Employee Assistance Program
About you, can you:
- Build rapport quickly with anyone
- Show empathy, non-judgement and respect
- Confidently support and guide others when required
- Professionally engage with employers, stakeholders and team members
- Achieve KPI's
- Demonstrate good administration skills
- Work with a team or in a solo office
- Role-model a sound work ethic and an attitude of positivity
- Have a current driver's licence
About us....
VERTO has been operating as a not-for-profit organisation that positively transforms the lives of individuals through the services we offer for over 40 years. These services include:
- Employment Services
- Training
- Indigenous Services
- Community services
- Tenants Advice & Advocacy
- Financial Counselling
VERTO is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for children, young people and vulnerable people. All VERTO team members share responsibility for maintaining a culture of safety, respect and inclusion. We welcome requests for reasonable adjustments to support participation throughout the recruitment process.
Interested?
Please apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed as they are received.
We encourage you to provide a tailored resume and cover letter that showcases your skills, experience, and suitability for the role.
Successful candidates will need to provide:
Successful candidates will need to provide:
- A current NSW Working with Children Check, QLD Blue Card or ACT Working with Vulnerable People registration, depending on your location.
- New National Police Check
- Right to Work Check
- Hold a current driver’s licence (Provisional P1 or P2, or unrestricted).
- myID
Need more information?
Please contact Human Resources via email at hr@verto.org.au or call 0408 278 754 for a confidential discussion
Alternatively see our website at https://www.verto.org.au
Salary Packaging is available to all VERTO employees through AccessPay, more information can be found at https://accesspay.com.au.
Applications will close: The selection process will commence upon the receipt of applications & will close at 9am Monday the 23rd of November 2026 or prior, if a suitable candidate is found.
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