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Form of workThe Transition to Work employment service provides participants (15 - 24yrs) with intensive, pre-employment support to develop practical skills to get a job, connect with education or training, find local job opportunities and connect with relevant local community services. The Employer Engagement Consultant provides additional support by sourcing employment and training opportunities (including apprenticeships and traineeships) for Transition to Work participants.
About the role....
This role will require you to:
- Identify key employers, develop employment opportunities, and continually build new and existing relationships that result in vacancy referral and work commencement of participants
- Identify and develop training opportunities that result in referral and educational commencement of participants
- Actively market Transition to Work within the program guidelines through Job Fairs and Community events
- Work collaboratively with key stakeholders including employers, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), schools and community organisations
- Actively develop productive partnerships which drive business and enhance VERTO’s profile within the region.
- Utilise a VERTO site car during business hours to perform the role
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to negotiate, liaise and consult with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated marketing and business development experience with the ability to succeed in a target-driven environment
- Have experience in developing productive partnerships and community networks
- Demonstrated ability to build rapport with young people; and encourage and support them to achieve their desired outcome/s.
- Excellent administrative and computer-based systems capability
- Current driver’s licence with ability and willingness to travel regionally
- VERTO offers a rewarding role with career path opportunities and promotes a supportive team and work environment.
- We are committed to work/life balance and professional development opportunities along with providing excellent employee benefits.
- VERTO offers an attractive remuneration package (including base salary, superannuation and access to generous salary packaging) plus 5 weeks annual leave
VERTO is a not-for-profit organisation offering employment, training, apprenticeship, and community services that positively transform the lives of individuals and the communities in which we operate. Since our beginnings in Central West NSW more than 40 years ago, we have grown to provide services at more than 70 sites across NSW, VIC and ACT.
While much has changed in that time, one thing has remained the same: our commitment to making a difference through equal access to employment, education and community services. This includes offering bespoke programs that support vulnerable individuals and communities, including Indigenous, disability and tenancy services.
Interested....
To apply, please click on 'Apply Now'. Your application should consist of a tailored resume to suit this role including contact details of two work referees.
We are an equal opportunity Employer and encourage applications from culturally diverse backgrounds. Successful candidates will need to provide a current Working with Children check, new satisfactory National Police Check and a myGovID.
All VERTO team members share responsibility for the safety and well-being of the people who engage with us.
Need more information...
Contact Human Resources on 0408-278-754 or **@verto.org.au for a confidential discussion. Alternatively see our website at https://www.verto.org.au/
Applications will close: The selection process will commence upon the receipt of applications & will close at 9am Monday 18th March 2024 or prior, if a suitable candidate is found.
