Job description
Maxima is a national, not-for-profit community-based organisation with vast experience providing employment and disability support services across Australia. We advocate for an inclusive and diverse workforce and support equal employment and learning opportunities for all Australians.
Over its 35-year history, Maxima has grown to support 70 communities across the nation - with our expanding footprint enabling a significant extension of services to new and existing clients and customers. Maxima’s scope includes Temporary and Permanent Recruitment, Apprenticeships and Traineeships, NDIS and Allied Health Services, First Nations Employment Services and Specialised Employment Services including DES, NDIS and employability training. Our combined offering is one of the most extensive not-for-profit recruitment, training and employment services in Australia, employing 480 staff nationally.
Maxima is driven by a desire to make a real difference and our staff are rewarded every day by the life-changing outcomes we create for our customers.
We are seeking passionate, motivated and energetic individuals interested in working with people living with a disability, to assist them to manage the challenges and opportunities that come with securing mainstream employment.
What will you do?
Support Customers in the workplace as well as weekly contact with Customers leading up to and when they gain employment
Identify, implement and maintain person-centred strategies to assist Customers to remain in employment
Develop and review individually tailored job plans outlining specific activities and assistances
Liaise with Centrelink, healthcare providers and other community organisations to address areas where further support is required to achieve sustainable employment
Undertake associated administration and record keeping in JobReady Live, job seeker files and the Department’s IT database to ensure that files meet relevant guidelines and accreditation requirements
Maintain and strengthen employer relationships as a representative of Maxima
Promote Maxima services to leverage relationships for repeat business
This is a fixed-term, full-time role based in Port Adelaide with regular travel required across the region.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Experience in delivering high levels of customer service in a complex stakeholder environment
Effective intervention strategies to ensure sustainable employment
Demonstrable networks in the community services sector
Experience working one to one with people with disability, injury or health condition
Knowledge of Disability Employment Services (desirable but not essential)
You must hold a current driver’s licence, national police check, working with children check and NDIS worker screening, or be willing to obtain.
Our team encourages innovative thinking and a can-do approach to the challenges of this role. Due to the nature of our customers’ Employment Support needs, you must be able to work outside of business hours and be based at our various sites on some occasions.
Culture and Benefits
At Maxima we distinguish ourselves by offering family-friendly working hours and a supportive working environment. Be welcomed into a culture of continuous improvement and endless learning opportunities.
Work for a national organisation with over 70 office locations
Salary sacrifice options
17.5% Leave Loading
Healthy lifestyle initiatives
Professional, community-focused and participant-centred team culture
Flexible working arrangements
Paid volunteer leave
How to Apply
To apply for this position please fill in the online application form and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter.
Maxima believes in the strength of a diverse workforce. We welcome applicants who have a disability, identify as First Nations, are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or are members of the LGBTQIA+ community. The life experiences of our employees help us build strong relationships with our customers and enables us to deliver services that benefit all members of our community.
If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please call 1300 MAXIMA (1300 629 462) or email recruitment@maxima.com.au and advise us of your preferred method of communication.