Employment Consultant - IEA

Sureway Employment; Cootamundra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award rates

Performance bonus scheme

Birthday leave

Additional leave

Ongoing learning & development

Monthly awards & recognition

Job summary

Sureway Employment invites applicants for an Employment Consultant role within Inclusive Employment Australia. You will work with people with disability to connect them with sustainable employment, guiding and supporting participants while building strong relationships with employers and support organisations.

We are seeking passionate, relationship-driven individuals who can manage compliance, advocate for participants, and contribute to community outreach.

Qualifications

• Passionate and motivated with a positive attitude to help participants succeed.
• Strong relationship builders with customer service skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to follow guidelines.
• Problem solver who can create strategies to place participants.
• Tech-savvy and proficient with computers and online systems.

Responsibilities

• Use a person-centred approach to tailor services and help participants gain employment.
• Develop positive partnerships with local employers to create opportunities.
• Enhance employability through referrals to training and support services.
• Provide in-employment support to help sustain employment.
• Market participants' skills to prospective employers.
• Meet program performance and quality benchmarks.
• Keep detailed records and comply with requirements.
• Participate in the local community to promote services.

Skills

Customer service

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tech savvy

Tools

CRM software

Job description

This is your opportunity to inspire others and become part of a purpose-driven organisation.

For more than 30 years, Sureway has been an industry leader in the delivery of employment services across Australia. As an Employment Consultantin the recently announced Inclusive Employment Australia, you'll work closely with people with disability to connect them to sustainable employment opportunities. You will guide, support, and motivate participants on their journey to employment, while developing strong relationships with employers and support organisations.

Your Key Responsibilities will include:

• Utilising a person-centred approach to tailor services and support participants into meaningful employment
• Developing positive partnerships with local employers to create meaningful employment opportunities for participants
• Enhancing employability through referral to support services and training
• Providing in-employment support to sustain employment
• Marketing your participants' skills to prospective employers
• Achieving program performance and quality benchmarks
• Keeping detailed, accurate records and adhering to all compliance requirements
• Actively participating in the local community to promote services

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Passionate & Motivated with a positive attitude and a strong desire to help participants succeed in employment
• Relationship Builders who have strong customer service skills and can build positive relationships with participants and employers
• Quality focused with an attention to detail and an ability to follow guidelines
• Problem solvers with the ability to think outside the square and develop strategies to place participants into sustainable employment
• Tech-Savvy and confident in using computers and online systems

At Sureway, we believe in offering more than just a job. We provide growth, support, and rewards that help you thrive both professionally and personally.

• We pay above award rates - because your time and talent are worth more.
• Performance bonus scheme based on meeting benchmarks
• Birthday leave - celebrate your special day with a paid day off every year.
• Additional leave - enjoy an extra week off each year after 3 years of service.
• Ongoing learning and development - access programs & study assistance to grow your skills and career.
• Recognition that means something - be celebrated through monthly awards and our annual team awards program.

Sureway Employment and Training lead the industry in Workforce Australia Employment Services and services to those with Disability. We also extend to the delivery of training and health supports. Sureway deliver innovative programs to job seekers, employers and learners across NSW, VIC, ACT, QLD, WA and SA. Our growing suite of services assists people to achieve their goals and aspirations in life.

This position requires the successful applicant to undertake a National Police Check and relevant state-based screens. Applicants also must have the right to work in Australia and hold a valid driver's licence with reliable transport.

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ communities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds