Job Coach - WFA

AKG Australia; Innisfail; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PD opportunities

Supportive culture

Frequent training

Employee assistance

Novated car leasing

wellbeing program

Job summary

AKG Australia is hiring to make a meaningful impact in the community by helping clients secure sustainable employment. The role involves creating job opportunities, assessing client skills, and delivering high-quality service to clients, employers, and stakeholders.

You will build rapport, tailor partnered job plans, and foster long-lasting relationships with local employers and community organisations to support clients on their employment journey.

Qualifications

• Passionate about working with clients and local community networks.
• Excellent communication skills and positive attitude.
• Experience working in a performance driven environment.
• Life-changing opportunities for individuals and committed workers for employers.

Responsibilities

• Creating and sourcing employment opportunities for your clients
• Supporting and helping your clients identify their skills, abilities, and secure employment
• Providing and delivering a high level of customer service to our clients, employers, and stakeholders
• Building rapport and supporting our clients to increase their capacity to obtain sustainable employment
• Creating, tailoring, and implementing a partnered job plan with the client to support them during their employment journey
• Building sustainable and long-lasting relationships with local employers, registered training organisations and community organisations

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Client support

Teamwork

Job description

Looking to make a difference in your community? Join the AKG team today!

What will you be doing?

• Creating and sourcing employment opportunities for your clients
• Supporting and helping your clients identify their skills, abilities, and secure employment
• Providing and delivering a high level of customer service to our clients, employers, and stakeholders
• Building rapport and supporting our clients to increase their capacity to obtain sustainable employment
• Creating, tailoring, and implementing a partnered job plan with the client to support them during their employment journey
• Building sustainable and long-lasting relationships with local employers, registered training organisations and community organisations

About You:

• Passionate about working with our clients and local community networks
• Excellent communication skills and positive attitude
• Experience working in a performance driven environment
• Life-changing opportunities for individuals and committed workers for employers.
• We are an industry leader in employment, training, allied health, and post-employment services.
• Our highly dedicated staff are genuinely committed to empowering, supporting and assisting people to achieve their employment goals.

Being a part of the AKG team, you will be provided with a wide range of benefits including:

• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Rewarding and supportive culture
• Frequent training and support to excel in the role
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Access to novated car leasing
• Engage Wellbeing and Recognition Centre (Move, Munch, Money and Mind)

To be considered you must...

• Have full working rights in Australia
• Have a current driver's licence and a comprehensively insured vehicle
• Complete an Australia History Criminal Check
• Have a current Working with Children Check or willing to obtain a Working with Children Check before employment
• Ability to work Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 5:00pm

Please note that people with a criminal record are not automatically barred from applying for this position, rather the relevance will be considered as it applies to our industry.

About AKG:

With more than200 locationsand a team of1,500+ dedicated professionals, AKG is one of Australia's leading providers of employment, training and health services. Each year, we supportover 50,000 Australiansto find meaningful employment, build new skills, and improve their health and wellbeing.

As part of theAKG Group, we work alongside people from all backgrounds and life stages, helping them overcome barriers, unlock opportunities, and achieve their goals. Our work creates real, lasting impact in communities across Australia.

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of an organisation where your work directly empowers others to thrive, AKG offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career with purpose.