AddressActevate is a national allied health services provider, passionate about shifting perspectives on health, wellbeing and recovery in the workplace. Over the past 20 years we have become the provider of choice for businesses focused on reducing the human and financial impact of workplace injuries and illness.
As an Employment Consultant you will be passionate about helping injured or ill people return to work. You will ideally have experience as an Employment Consultant in occupational rehabilitation. However, we are also open to people with experience in customer service, hospitality, administration, recruitment or human resources. A part-time or full-time role is available, with work from home opportunities available. Some flexibility in hours is also available for you to meet caring responsibilities.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about helping individuals achieve their employment goals, staying abreast of the latest job-seeking trends, and providing holistic support for broader self-employment and income generation strategies. This role requires a creative approach to problem-solving. Building relationships comes second nature to you and you are adept at finding those bridges between differing objectives and motivations. Most importantly, you like people and enjoy working with and for people!
Responsibilities
Conducting assessments of injured workers’ or medically retired professionals’ skills, experiences, and career aspirations.
Completing job seeking and self-employment training and coaching.
Preparing resumes, LinkedIn profiles, cover letters and selection criteria responses.
Assisting injured workers and medically retired professionals in searching for jobs and preparing for interviews.
Staying current with the latest job-seeking trends, tools, and technologies as well as self-employment and income generation platforms.
Assisting medically retired professionals in exploring self-employment opportunities such as gig economy roles and developing small business ideas.
Offering resources and support for obtaining certifications and licenses.
Identifying and creating job opportunities for injured workers and medically retired professionals through proactive employer engagement.
Collaborating with the Rehabilitation Consultant team to ensure a holistic approach to support.
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of communication, progress, and outcomes.
Conducting labour market research and preparing reports.
Providing reports and updates to clients including insurers and employers.
Meeting key performance indicators and quality metrics.
Qualifications
Diploma or Degree qualifications advantageous
Experience
· Strong people and relationship development skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate clients.
· Accurate report writing skills with the ability to convey information clearly.
· Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, prioritise work and multi-task.
· Advanced customer service skills.
· Creative problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to overcoming employment barriers.
· Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
· Excellent communication skills.
· Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a small team and provide support to others.
· Understanding of contemporary job-seeking trends, tools, and strategies.
· Knowledge of self-employment and income generation strategies advantageous.
· Experience meeting Key Performance Indicators advantageous.
· Experience working in the occupational rehabilitation industry advantageous.
Why Join Us
Be part of a progressive and supportive team dedicated to making a real difference in people's lives.
Opportunity to innovate and contribute to the development of your role, your team and your organisation
Competitive salary depending on experience starting at $70,000 plus superannuation
Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
How to Apply:
If you are a creative and motivated professional looking to contribute to an organisation that values innovation and excellence, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role to Caroline ***************@actevate.com.au. If you would like to discuss the role, please give Caroline a call on 0420 254 ***.
Actevate is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
