Employment Consultant

Karingal; Pinjarra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Extra Leave

Purchased leave

Discounts at retailers

University study discount

Wellbeing support

Referral bonus

Job summary

genU is seeking an Employment Consultant in our Workforce Australia team to support participants to become job ready, linking them with employers and training, and helping them set practical career plans.

This full-time permanent role offers salary from $65,000 to $73,000 plus superannuation and NFP salary packaging benefits, with opportunities to make a real impact through inclusive employment programs.

Qualifications

• Highly developed communication skills to provide supports to participants and external stakeholders.
• Ability to provide accurate and timely documentation and compliance records.
• A collaborative team member who brings professionalism and a positive attitude to teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Work with participants to understand strengths and goals and match them with employment opportunities.
• Bridge the gap between job seekers and local employers by promoting their skills.
• Link participants with training, health, and community supports for long-term success.
• Help participants develop practical career plans to unlock potential and confidence.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation and compliance

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Case management

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Salary: $65,00-$73,000 + Superannuation + NFP salary packaging benefits
Employment status: Full Time - Permanent
Job number: 3772

Hey you!

MatchWorks is looking for an Employment Consultant who is passionate about helping people achieve their employment goals and supporting them on their journey to meaningful work. In this role, you’ll build strong relationships with participants, understand their skills, experience, and goals, and provide practical support to help them become job ready and confident in their abilities.

As part of genU we’re a profit-for-purpose organisation. Our focus at MatchWorks is to remove barriers to employment and help job seekers to find meaningful work and support them to sustain employment and build careers. We do this through programs and initiatives including our government-funded Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) and Workforce Australia services.

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.)

• Experience in a customer service, recruitment or employment consultancy setting


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems

Why you’ll love working at genU

At genU, our differences make us stronger. We celebrate all kinds of diversity and the unique perspectives each of us brings.

We’re committed to creating a welcoming, safe, and respectful space where everyone feels valued and can thrive.

You’ll also get

• Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax-free plus meal/entertainment benefits


• Extra Leave - 13 days personal leave/10 days wellbeing leave plus your 20 days of annual leave.


• 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

You can view the full position description on the genU careers page HERE.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our Talent Team at [e-mail] or 03 5249 6119