Employment Officer - Broome

The main responsibility of the Employment Officer is to oversee and ensure the effective implementation of integrated case management practices for a designated caseload comprising of high-needs and/or vulnerable job seekers. This position is available on a Full-time or Part-time basis, with family-friendly working hours and the option for job sharing. Comprehensive on-the-job training will be provided in a positive and supportive work environment.

The key elements of the role include:

• Developing mutually beneficial relationships with a broad spectrum of complementary service providers.
• Thinking and planning strategically to develop meaningful, results-driven case management practices (inclusive of dual case management).
• Maintaining a caseload of job seekers with complex needs, in accordance with contractual requirements.

Mandatory Experience

• Demonstrated experience in working with clients with complex needs, such as people with a disability, drug and alcohol dependency, homelessness, domestic violence and psychological disorders.
• Demonstrated ability to provide innovative case management services that address disadvantaged job seekers complex barriers, and take into account labour market trends and potential suitable employment options.
• Advanced communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, including the ability to engage disadvantaged job seekers and implement effective counselling strategies. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Employment.

Other Requirements

• A current C class motor vehicle license.
• Ability to engage in regular travel (by road and air) inclusive of short stays away from home.

Credentials Check

• It is a requirement of the role to provide a National Police Certificate.  East Kimberley Job Pathways reserves the right to immediately terminate employment where it is deemed previous criminal (unspent) charges or pending charges may bring the organisation and/or programs and services delivered by the organisation into disrepute.

To Apply

To receive a copy of the Position Description for the role, make any enquiries, and/or to lodge your application, please email:  **@ekjp.org.au 

To apply, you must provide a cover letter which demonstrates your suitability for the role against the selection criteria, with a current resume. 

EKJP may reserve the right to fill the position prior to the ad closure date should a successful candidate arise.

Please note this role is based in Broome, WA. 

Applications close the 31st March 2024