Disability Employment Services Consultant

At the Salvation Army Employment Plus (EPlus), we've worked with over 200,000 businesses across Australia and seen well over half a million Australians successfully placed in employment. We don't ever see a job, as just a job. We see a job as an opportunity for a better, more secure, more stable and empowered life.

About the opportunity
Working across our Canberra region, you will assist people with disabilities and barriers to achieve life changing employment goals. Our Job Coaches collaborate closely with both our Participants and Employers, building relationships and enabling us to successfully connect the right individuals with the right job opportunities. Your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver personalised support tailored to the individual requirements of our participants and their employment goals
• Market participants to prospective employers, source employment opportunities and assist with job search activities
• Refer job seekers to internal and external services for individual assistance and training
• Provide ongoing support to working participants and their employers
• Maintain a high volume of computer-based administration In accordance with a compliance framework

This position can be full-time or part-time. Days and hours of work can be negotiated for the successful applicant.

About you

• Demonstrated ability to communicate through various methods with a variety of stakeholders
• Ability to proactively problem solve, display resilience and overcome objections
• Proven experience achieving performance targets in a fast-paced environment
• Strong computer literacy and confidence navigating complex internal systems
• Comfortable completing the required training to operate under a government framework
• Must hold a Driver's license and a Working with Children Check or relevant state equivalent (or are willing to apply for a WWCC).
• Applicants will be required to undertake a police check, it is not mandatory to have a clear criminal history

Industry experience is not necessary. Previous experience in customer service, hospitality, retail, childcare, or industries alike make for a great career transition into Employment Services.

What we offer:

• Attractive remuneration & NFP salary packaging benefits ($15,900 tax-free + meal & entertainment benefits)!
• Great work-life balance with an opportunity for a 9-day fortnight or an accrued day off every 4 weeks (for full-time employees)
• Discounted fitness memberships, health insurance, retail discounts and more
• Attractive leave benefits with access to purchase leave, 12 weeks paid Parental Leave and up to 5 days paid leave per year to support the Salvos
• EAP & wellbeing initiatives, fostering a supportive and inclusive approach to your overall well-being
• Long-term employment opportunities within the EPlus & wider Salvos networks
• Comprehensive and supportive on the job training

If the above sounds like you, apply today and complete the online application including a cover letter addressing the above requirements.

Employment Plus is an equal employment opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage and candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds. We provide an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of our people. Employment Plus is a child safe organisation that is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of children and young people and protecting them from harm.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.