Health and Wellbeing Consultant

Here at genU we're a group of passionate, driven people who want everyone’s lives to be happier and healthier, especially people with disabilities, the ageing and those experiencing disadvantage. We operate solely for community benefit and invest back into the same communities in which our services are delivered.  

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Health and Wellbeing Consultantto join genU!

As aHealth and Wellbeing Consultant – In Work Support, you will utilise your specialist skills, knowledge and experience to provide support to clients with a disability, injury, mental Health and/or health condition. The purpose of this position is to support clients who are in work and are registered under the Work Force Australia (WFA) and Disability Employment Services (DES) contract.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Empower clients to better manage their health condition whilst in work by providing intervention face-to-face and/or via phone and/or via Teams.
• Manage a caseload of clients with Health and Wellbeing conditions in work by providing long-term health intervention, up to 26 weeks for WFA and 52 weeks for DES.
• Conduct workplace visits with the aim to conduct workplace assessments and offer written recommendations/workplace modifications to clients and employers.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to clients, employment consultants and employers to improve employment sustainability.
• Work towards building and maintaining work capacity for clients by assisting clients achieve their benchmark hours.
• Engage with employers and clients to provide in work support to assist with saving job in jeopardy.

This is a Part-time opportunity 3 days a week (0.6 FTE) based in Armadale, WA. Salary ranges from 80-85k (pro rata) +11% Superannuation and salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 p.a.

Our ideal Health and Wellbeing Consultant will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Experience of working in either welfare to work, occupational health, vocational rehabilitation, or condition management
• Experience of using online databases and diaries
• Knowledge and experience in administering psychometrics
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work constructively and collaboratively as part of a team
• Proficient in relevant computer software programs, particularly MS Office and Outlook
• Managing internal and external stakeholders

You will also meet the below essential requirements:

• Relevant bachelor’s degree
• Full registration as a health professional with one of the following regulatory bodies:
  -Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
  -Occupational Therapist registered with AHPRA
  -A counsellor A counsellor registered with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) at Level 2 or above, or the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) at Provisional or Clinical level
  -Rehabilitation Counsellor registered with Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors (ASORC)
• Working with Children’s Check
• Must have or be willing to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Must have completed or be willing to complete the NDIS Worker Orientation Module 'Quality, Safety and You' orientation module.

Please click 'apply' to be redirected to our website where you can find a copy of the Position Description.

 genU welcomes diversity, including diversity of race, culture, spirituality, gender, age, identity, ability, and sexuality. We are committed to providing a welcoming, innovative, safe, empowering and respectful environment for all and living these values each and every day.

genU staff have access to a range of benefits, including but not limited to the following:

• Investment in You: In addition to a comprehensive induction program & ongoing professional development, genU is committed to providing opportunities for career progression. You will have access to a range of accredited training modules, staff mentoring programs and our internal jobs board.
• Commitment to Staff Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 access to an innovative, holistic employee assistance program that supports your emotional, mental, financial, and physical health.
• Increase your Take Home Pay: Salary package up to $15,900 per annum each FBT year plus further meals and entertainment benefits.
• Employee Discount Program: Save money with employee discounts and savings at over 450 of Australia’s most loved retailers and service providers including Coles, Woolworths & JB HI-FI.
• Study Scholarship: All genU employees are eligible for a 25% scholarship towards undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.
• Employee Referral Program: refer someone to work at genU and receive a generous cash bonus once that person completes their 6-month qualifying period.

genU is committed to providing accessible, inclusive and equitable recruitment processes for all candidates. For further details about the role of if you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Fabiha Khan on 0477 042 *** or at ***********@matchworks.com.au

This role closes on the 18th of February 2024 however applications will be progressed, and suitable candidates interviewed as they are received.