Employment Pathways Practitioner

genU; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to tax-free

Purchased leave options

Discounts at retailers

University study discount

Wellbeing support

Referral bonus

Job summary

genU is seeking an Employment Pathways Practitioner in Ballarat to empower people with disability to build confidence, develop skills and pursue meaningful employment outcomes.

You will deliver employment preparation, mentoring and coaching, and you will connect participants with employers and support services. This full-time role supports a profit-for-purpose organisation reinvesting in community programs.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in disability or employment services.
• Ability to build relationships with participants and employers.

Responsibilities

• Partner with participants to identify and achieve employment-related goals.
• Develop, review and update discovery and employment plans.
• Deliver employment preparation programs and confidence-building activities.
• Provide mentoring and on-the-job coaching in various settings.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local employers and identify opportunities.
• Connect participants with support services including allied health and other agencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Mentoring

Coaching

Employer relationships

Education

Certificate IV in disability, community services, employment services or related field

Job description

Location: Wathaurong Country | Ballarat
Salary: $76,000 - $80,000 + Superannuation + NFP Salary Packaging

Employment status: Full Time, Permanent
Job number: 3693

Hey you!

We're looking for a passionate and motivated Employment Pathways Practitioner to join our Employment Pathways team. In this rewarding role, you'll empower people with disability to build confidence, develop skills, explore career opportunities and achieve meaningful employment outcomes.

At genU, we’re a profit-for-purpose organisation, reinvesting our success back into programs to create real social impact. From disability and aged care support to community-focused initiatives, we’re here to help people live their best lives.

What you’ll do

As an Employment Pathways Practitioner in our Employment Pathways team, you’ll:

• Partner with participants to identify and achieve employment-related goals.
• Develop, review and update individualised discovery and employment plans.
• Deliver employment preparation programs, confidence-building activities and skills development supports.
• Provide mentoring and on-the-job coaching in volunteer, work experience and employment settings.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local employers & identify work experience, volunteering and employment opportunities for participants.
• Connect participants with relevant support services including allied health providers, Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA), Centrelink and other community services.

What you’ll bring

• Minimum Certificate IV in disability, community services, employment services or a related field.
• Strong commitment to inclusion of people with disabilities within the community.
• Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Current driver's licence, reliable vehicle and comprehensive car insurance.

(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 working in disability, community services or employment services.
• Knowledge of the NDIS and broader disability support sector.

Why you’ll love working at genU

At genU, we’re committed to creating a welcoming, safe, and respectful space where everyone is empowered to play their part in the important work that we do.

We welcome diversity in all its forms including disability, culture, gender, age, sexuality and religion and celebrate the unique perspectives and experience each of us brings.

You’ll also get

• Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax-free plus meal/entertainment benefits
• 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. (Only from our careers page.)

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 team at ******@genu.org.au or 03 5249 6***.