TtW Employment Coach

Workways; Morwell; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Employee Assistance program

Private health insurance discount

Lifestyle discounts

Ongoing learning and development

Job summary

Workways Australia seeks a Transition to Work (TTW) Employment Coach to help young people gain sustainable employment by focusing on their abilities and aspirations, maximizing job choice, and guiding their employment pathway.

You will also engage with local employers to source job opportunities and placements, supporting diverse learners to secure roles and training pathways.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth engagement or employment services.
• Ability to source job opportunities and placements.
• Experience delivering job-search preparation and interview coaching.
• Valid driver
• Licence and ability to obtain Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Engage with young people to maximise employment pathways.
• Source local job opportunities and placements.
• Deliver job-search preparation and interview coaching sessions.
• Collaborate with employers and stakeholders.
• Maintain compliance with necessary checks.

Skills

Youth engagement

Career planning

Employment services

Job-search coaching

Stakeholder collaboration

Local labour market knowledge

Background checks

Education

Tertiary qualification in related field

Job description

Our Transition to Work Program assists young people to gain sustainable employment by actively engaging and providing direct employment coaching. The TTW Employment Coach will focus on the abilities and aspirations of young people to maximise a sense of job choice and control over their employment pathway.

In addition to this, you will engage with local employers to source job opportunities and placements.

About us:

Workways Australia - we get people connected. We’re a high performing, not-for-profit organisation delivering employment, environmental, youth and community services throughout Victoria, NSW, ACT and Queensland. Workways is a community focused organisation committed to making a positive social and economic difference for those living and working in our communities.

About you:

• You are passionate about supporting and empowering young people to achieve meaningful employment outcomes
• You have experience in youth engagement, career planning, or employment services
• You are skilled in sourcing employment opportunities and matching young people to suitable roles
• You are confident delivering job-search preparation, training sessions, and interview coaching
• You have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and collaborate with diverse stakeholders
• You have knowledge of the local labour market and regional skills shortages
• You have the ability to analyze job requirements and support young people into education or employment
• You are committed to providing continuous tailored supports to ensure long-term employment success
• You may have relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in employment services (desired but not essential)
• You hold a current driver's licence
• You have the ability to obtain a satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children Check (or equivalent) required as a condition of employment

What we will offer you:

• Attractive base salary, enhanced by salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 per year
• Monthly paid Accrued Days Off (ADO)- Available for Full time employees
• Employee Assistance program including individual coaching and access for immediate family members
• Ability to obtain discounted private health insurance
• Access to lifestyle discounts through partnering organisations.
• A supportive team environment committed to making a difference in the communities we live and work in.
• Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities

Applications will close on 30 September 2026(Or earlier if a suitable candidate is found)

Workways Australia is committed to diversity and invites applications from people who have a disability, and people of culturally diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal, South Sea and Torres Strait Island descent.

Workways Australia Ltd respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Victoria, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory and Queensland, and pays its respect to the ongoing living cultures of Aboriginal peoples

Workways Australia Limited ACN 141 659 734.