Employment Consultant

ITEC Employment is a Workforce Australia Specialist Services Provider supporting Indigenous job seekers in the Cairns and Atherton Tablelands regions.

The Role:

This role is full-time 6-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover), with the possibility of extension, located in Earlville.

As an Employment Consultant with ITEC Employment your primary focus will be on addressing issues and barriers the job seekers may be facing and where necessary managing referrals to specialist providers for non-vocational challenges.

Employment industry experience is not essential however a genuine interest in helping participants is crucial. If you have a positive attitude, can prioritise your workload, have a high level of organisational skills, are an influential and effective communicator, and have solid administration skills you might have found the job you have been looking for.

What makes ITEC Employment different?

We take a holistic approach to ensure the people we support are genuinely job ready, taking the time to understand the real person and tailor our approach to job readiness to the individual taking into account culture, experiences and family because taking the time to truly understand our job seeker will build trust and lead to the best possible long-term outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver an individualised service to each participant addressing each of their barriers.
• Work with each participant in a culturally appropriate strengths-based model that supports them to achieve their goals.
• Ensure that all program guidelines are met relating to service delivery.
• Ensure that key performance measured are addressed.
• Undertake post placement support with the participants and support them to maintain those position.

Qualifications:

• Current Working With Children Check
• National police screening check (must be younger than 3 three months old) or ability to obtain one.
• Current QLD Drivers Licence.
• Rights to work in Australia (Citizen or permanent resident).
• Vaccinated against COVID-19.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

About Us

ITEC Group Australia comprises divisions including Disability Care, Youth and Employment Services.

We work together to provide a wide range of services across Queensland, South Australia, New South Wales and the Northern Territory. 

Founded 26 years ago, we're a proud Australian family owned and operated company. We work towards a higher purpose, to be conscious of our business values and care for all involved in our operations.

ITEC Group is committed to a culture where diversity and inclusion is valued, respected and encouraged. We welcome applicants from diverse cultures, faith and sexual orientation.