Employment Facilitator - Wimmera Mallee

Who is are-able?

For over three decades, we have been transforming lives in local communities by providing services and fostering connections as WDEA Works.  We are embarking on an extraordinary journey, introducing a new identity, are-able, a new name with the same great support.   

Are-able is built on the strong foundation established by WDEA Works and continues to provide a diverse range of services for the unique needs of individuals, businesses, and communities.   We continue our unwavering commitment to "do more for more people in more communities".   Are-able is dedicated to breaking barriers, challenging stereotypes, and creating an environment where all individual's abilities are recognised, valued, and nurtured.

Why choose to work with are-able?

Are-able has been recognised as a Winner of The Australian Business Award for Employer of Choice. We promote a positive team culture, underpinned by the values of respect, empathy integrity, and innovation.   We look for employees who have a genuine passion for those in need and can participate in our high-performing culture.  

In return for your valued contribution, we offer:

• Ongoing training and professional development
• Family-friendly organisational culture with true work-life balance
• Attractive salary packaging
• Me Days – 4 additional leave days per year
• Gifted leave over the Christmas holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company-issued laptops and mobile phonesAre-able Ararat provides Disability Employment Services (DES), the NDIS service of School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) and Training in First Aid and Early Childhood Education and Care.

Are-able Ballarat provides Disability Employment Services (DES), the NDIS service of School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) and Training in First Aid and Early Childhood Education and Care.

Are-able Bendigo provides Disability Employment Services (DES), Workforce Australia’s Career Transition Assistance (CTA), the NDIS service of School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) and Training in First Aid and Early Childhood Education and Care.

Are-able Colac provides Disability Employment Services (DES), Workforce Australia’s Transition to Work, employment services, the NDIS service of School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) and Training in First Aid.

Are-able Geelong provides Disability Employment Services (DES) and the NDIS service of School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES).

Are-able Hamilton provides Disability Employment Services (DES), Workforce Australia’s Transition to Work,  employment services, the NDIS service of School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES), Training in First Aid and Early Childhood Education and Care as well as Social Enterprises and NDIS activities. 

Are-able Horsham provides Disability Employment Services (DES), the NDIS service of School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) and Training in First Aid and Early Childhood Education and Care.

Are-able Maryborough provides Disability Employment Services (DES), the NDIS service of School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) and Training in First Aid and Early Childhood Education and Care.

Are-able Mildura provides Disability Employment Services (DES) and the NDIS service of School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES).

Are-able Mount Gambier provides Disability Employment Services (DES) and the NDIS service of School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES).

Are-able Portland provides Disability Employment Services (DES), Workforce Australia’s Transition to Work, employment services, the NDIS service of School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) and Training in First Aid, Early Childhood Education and Care, Disability and Aged Care. 

Are-able Shepparton provides Disability Employment Services (DES),  the NDIS service of School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) and Plan Management.

Are-able Stawell provides Disability Employment Services (DES), the NDIS service of School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) and Training in First Aid and Early Childhood Education and Care.

Are-able Swan Hill provides Disability Employment Services (DES) and the NDIS service of School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES).

Are-able Warrnambool provides Disability Employment Services (DES), Workforce Australia’s Transition to Work, employment services, the NDIS service of School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES), Training in First Aid and Early Childhood Education and Care, Learn Local courses as well as Social Enterprises and NDIS activities. 

About the role:

The impact of the global pandemic on jobs in Australia generally, and especially for youth and women has been significant. Research indicates that local communities are best placed to develop and deliver local solutions to local issues. The Local Jobs Program is a place-based approach to support economic recovery by delivering training and employment solutions to address regional priorities. 

Employment Facilitatorsare dedicated individuals who work to connect local job seekers in specific regions with training, job opportunities and other support. As part of their role, Employment Facilitators chair Local Jobs and Skills Taskforces, and work with local stakeholders including employers, employment services providers, and training organisations to drive the development of a Local Jobs Plan.

The successful candidate will ideally possess:

• High-level written and oral communication skills (including the ability to write in a way that meets a wide variety of business communication needs) and the ability to communicate and liaise effectively and sensitively at all levels, both with internal and external stakeholders
• A high degree of professionalism and judgment with the ability to maintain high confidentiality.
• Experience in local community programs, training programs, or industry.
• High-level administrative skills and computer literacy.
• Proactive approach to developing and enhancing local employment solutions.
• Ability to balance conflicting priorities and work to deadlines.
• Sound analytical skills and an ability to work with discretion.
• Demonstrated initiative, flexibility and self-management skills and proven capacity to work across a varied team within a fluid and dynamic environment with limited supervision.
• Support productive relationships with a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently and with people of all levels.
• High-level attention to detail, maintaining a flexible and resourceful approach to effectively multi-task and manage workload.

In accordance with are-able's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, this role requires staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Successful candidates are required to provide acceptable evidence of their vaccination status as a condition of employment.

The Feel-Good Parts

If you’ve read this far then you already know that are-able is a community-focused not-for-profit organisation, but what does that mean?

At are-able, the profits the organisation generates go back into the communities we serve. We give back through the are-able Foundation, donations, and sponsorships, we genuinely believe in supporting our community. Since the beginning of the Are-able Foundation in 2004, we have given back over 1 million dollars to various groups.

Are-able is a values-driven organisation, led by the following values:

Integrity - Our clients trust us. We owe them honesty and transparency. Every person who comes to are-able deserves to be treated fairly and objectively. We’re accountable for our actions and we follow through. 

Respect - Each person we work with is worthy and should be seen in a unique context. Diversity shows us new ways to build on a person’s strength. 

Empathy - Everyone experiences life differently. Relating to each other helps us understand someone else’s perspective so we can create solutions for individuals. We’re accountable for our actions and we follow through. 

Innovation - How can we make someone’s life better? Using new ideas can solve challenges of all sizes and levels. A little innovation might have a big impact on a client. 

To apply, we request a letter of application outlining the following areas relevant to the role:

• Local connections in the community/regions that you currently work within
• Experience in local community programs, training programs or industry
• High-level administrative skills and computer literacy
• A proactive approach to developing and enhancing local employment solutions
• High-Level Communication Skills both written, and verbal

Are-able supports an inclusive approach in the workplace, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTQIA+) people.

Visit the are-able careers page to download a full Position Description or for more information contact Mary Melican - Employment Services - Performance Manager on 0409 631 ***.