Employment Consultant - Mildura

AXIS Employment; Mildura; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Phone provided

Salary packaging

5 weeks annual leave

Bonus days at Christmas

Annual staff bonus

1% super above SG

Employment Assistance Program

Job summary

AXIS Employment is expanding its Sunraysia team to deliver tailored employment services under the Inclusive Employment Assistance program. You will manage a caseload, support participants to overcome barriers, and broker opportunities with local employers, ensuring sustainable outcomes.

The role values strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and a commitment to inclusive workplaces. A National Police Check and Working with Children Check are required before starting.

Qualifications

• Experience in employment services, disability, community services, or related field.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of vocational and non-vocational barriers to employment and strategies to address them.
• Ability to motivate and support people with diverse needs.
• Qualifications in a related area (or working towards) would be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-employment supports (resume help, interview prep).
• Address vocational and non-vocational barriers to build work readiness.
• Build strong relationships with local employers and broker job opportunities.
• Provide ongoing support to help clients maintain long-term employment.
• Conduct assessments and develop personalised job plans.
• Maintaining compliance and accurate documentation.

Skills

Employment services experience

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Motivating diverse clients

Education

Related field qualification (or working towards)

Job description

Make a real impact by helping people with disability, injury or health conditions prepare for, find and keep meaningful employment.

About us

AXIS Employment is a leading provider of employment services in Western Victoria and South East South Australia, with a strong track record of helping local job seekers find meaningful work. Our mission is to inspire and empower people through employment!

About the role

Our Sunraysia team is looking to grow our team and is seeking a passionate and motivated Employment Consultant to deliver tailored employment services under the new Inclusive Employment Assistance (IEA) program. This role involves working closely with participant and employers to achieve sustainable employment outcomes and promote inclusive workplaces.

Key Responsibilities

Managing a caseload of participants, you will build rapport and trust with each person and work to create a plan that will see them achieving their employment goals. This will entail:

• Delivering pre-employment supports (job search, resume help, interview help)
• Addressing vocational and non-vocational barriers to build work readiness
• Build strong relationships with local employers and broker job opportunities
• Providing ongoing support to help clients maintain long-term employment
• Conducting assessments and develop personalised job plans
• Maintaining compliance and accurate documentation

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in employment services, disability, community services, or related field
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong knowledge of vocational and non-vocational barriers to employment and strategies to address them
• Ability to motivate and support people with diverse needs
• Qualifications in a related area (or working towards) would be highly regarded

A National Police Check and Working with Childrens Check are mandatory before commencing in this role. You will also need to have a current drivers licence and hold a myGovID.

Benefits

In addition to working within a supportive team, and making a meaningful difference every day and our competitive annual salary, our Staff Benefits Program also offers:

• a flexible, family-friendly work environment
• private use of a company car (which includes fuel and is completely tax free)
• private use of an iPhone
• an additional 1% superannuation above the Super Guarantee
• salary packaging options
• 5 weeks annual leave for eligible staff
• 3 bonus days over Christmas
• eligibility for an annual staff bonus
• Employment Assistance Program

The total value of the package on offer is equivalent to $99,550

Application Deadline

Applications close on Friday 9th October

We believe that diversity enriches our work environment and enhances our ability to serve our participants and community effectively. AXIS Employment is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applicants of all background, abilities, gender identities, ethnicities and cultures to apply.