Employment Coach – Inclusive Employment

Mission Australia; Punchbowl; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Free counselling

Volunteering opportunities

Fitness Passport

Extra leave

Annual leave purchase

Job summary

Mission Australia is seeking an Employment Coach for the Inclusive Employment Australia service in Bankstown. You will support participants with disability or barriers to employment, guiding them from assessment to long-term job outcomes in a community-oriented, on-site role.

You will develop personalised plans, help with resumes and applications, and build connections with local employers while coordinating with support services to achieve sustainable employment outcomes.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Community Services or related field, or actively working towards.
• Minimum two years’ experience in employment services, preferably supporting people with disability or other barriers to employment.
• Experience working with vulnerable communities and helping people achieve employment, education or personal development goals.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage participants, employers and service providers.
• Resilience and motivation in a target-driven and sometimes high-pressure environment.
• Confidence managing challenging behaviours and resolving conflict with a trauma-informed approach.
• Genuine passion for supporting people from diverse backgrounds; Mandarin/Cantonese language skills highly regarded.
• Full driver licence with no restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of participants and provide tailored support throughout their employment journey.
• Complete participant assessments, identify barriers to employment and develop individualised employment plans.
• Deliver practical employment support including resumes, applications, interview preparation and job search activities.
• Build strong relationships with participants to maintain engagement, motivation and progress towards goals.
• Develop and maintain connections with local employers to identify suitable employment opportunities.
• Collaborate with support services, community organisations and other stakeholders to coordinate participant supports.
• Maintain accurate records, case notes and compliance documentation while meeting program requirements and performance outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Trauma-informed approach

Mandarin/Cantonese language skills

Driver licence

Education

Certificate III/IV in Community Services or related field

Job description

Mission Australia is seeking an Employment Coach for the Inclusive Employment Australia service in Bankstown. You will support participants with disability or barriers to employment, guiding them from assessment to long-term job outcomes in a community-oriented, on-site role.

You will develop personalised plans, help with resumes and applications, and build connections with local employers while coordinating with support services to achieve sustainable employment outcomes.