Employment Consultant

Beneco; Canberra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Half-day Fridays

Loyalty leave

Brand new offices

Training & progression

Above award salary

Bonuses & rewards

Pool car

Social events

Friday drinks

Mobile phone & laptop

Job summary

Beneco in Canberra is seeking an Employment Consultant to support our growing team. The role partners with consultants to deliver long-lasting outcomes for clients and fosters an inclusive, collaborative culture.

You will empower jobseekers, coach on career readiness, create resumes, and connect participants with employers and training opportunities, while working independently to manage a caseload in a supportive office environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months experience in same or similar role.
• Self-starter with ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience in roles with strong customer focus.
• Ability to source suitable employment opportunities for work-ready participants.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with employers and community organisations.
• Understanding of employer needs and labour markets.
• Strong passion for helping people.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to address barriers to return to work.
• Hold a full driver’s licence and access to own car.

Responsibilities

• Empower jobseekers by helping them develop realistic career strategies.
• Provide career counselling to empower job readiness.
• Create professional resumes and cover letters.
• Assist with interview skills training.
• Report to stakeholders and engage local businesses to facilitate work placements.
• Build a network of host employers.
• Facilitate access to vocational training.
• Work independently to manage caseload of jobseekers.

Skills

Communication

Customer focus

Relationship building

Time management

Negotiation

Self-starter

Driving licence

Team collaboration

Job description

About Us

Beneco has been a proud leader in rehabilitation services since 2006, operating across multiple compensable insurance schemes. Our mission is to create and support an atmosphere in which an individual can live a high-quality lifestyle based on person‑centered services. We believe in leveraging our strengths, having fun and creating a meaningful impact through our values – Be collaborative, Act with integrity, Lead the way and Care. We are a diverse team that believes in celebrating the power of small daily wins and great outcomes for our clients.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity is currently available for an experienced Employment Consultant to support our growing team in Canberra. As an Employment Consultant, you will be partnering with our team of consultants to deliver long‑lasting and positive outcomes for our clients.

We are proud to have created a culture and work environment that values exceptional service, collaboration and champions inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Empower jobseekers by helping them develop career suitable & realistic strategies
• Career counselling to empower job readiness
• Create professional resumes & cover letters
• Assist with interview skills training
• Reporting to stakeholdersReaching out to local businesses & prospective employers to facilitate work placements
• Build a network of host employers
• Facilitate access to vocational training
• Work independently to manage caseload of jobseekers

About You

You're passionate about creating an impact and delivering solutions for our clients. Your proven ability to communicate effectively and develop positive relationships with people from diverse backgrounds, and you also have

• Minimum of 12 months experience in same or similar role
• Self‑starter with the ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated experience working in positions with a strong customer focus
• Ability to source suitable employment opportunities for work ready participants
• An ability to build and maintain effective relationships with employers and community organisations
• An understanding of employer needs and labour markets
• Strong passion for helping people
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to address presenting return to work barriers among our clients
• Hold a full driver’s licence and access to own car
• You enjoy working hard but equally enjoy having a good laugh

Benefits & Perks

• Half‑day Fridays and Loyalty leave
• Supportive and fun work environment – brand new offices
• Ongoing training and structured career progression
• Attractive salary package (above award salary) and allowances
• Formal training and mentoring from experienced health professionals
• Employee bonuses and rewards program
• Company Pool car option
• Unmatched workplace culture + social events + Friday drinks
• Mobile phone and laptop

Send your application to [e-mail].