Indigenous Employment Officer - Ipswich

Do you want to work for an organisation with a positive work culture where you will be part of a team supporting and inspiring you to achieve your best? Do you want to help people in our community and be rewarded with more than just your pay?
At Enterprise & Training Company Limited (ETC) we take care of our people and offer professional development and progression opportunities PLUS a huge range of staff benefits including salary packaging, paid birthday leave, a staff incentive program, learning and development opportunities and more. You get all this while helping to make a difference in the lives of people in our community.
We are looking for a highly-motivated and engaging Indigenous Employment Officer to join the team. You will be working in the Workforce Australia Services program, which provides support and coaching to help people obtain sustainable employment. This position is preferably based in Ipswich. Regular travel across the region will be required .
This is a full-time position with the added benefit of a monthly accrued day off.
What will you be doing?
The focus of this role is to work closely with internal staff and external stakeholders to increase the participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the labour market. You will be a mentor for Indigenous customers, coaching them to develop skills to move towards sustainable employment and advocating for them with employers to identify suitable training and employment opportunities.
Are you the person we are looking for?
You thrive in a team, can have fun at work and are genuinely passionate about empowering others and making a positive impact in your community. Most of all, you have a genuine drive to see customers succeed and the skills and capability to support this.
Essential experience, qualifications and skills:

• Exceptional communication skills and a high level of computer literacy
• A recent clear National Police Check
• A current QLD Working With Children Check / QLD Blue Card
• Current Driver’s Licence and the ability to travel between different ETC sites
• Applicants must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. This position is identified and exempted under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

If you think you have what it takes to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to develop skills to make positive changes in their lives, then we want to hear from YOU!
How to apply:
Simply complete the application process by clicking the 'Apply Now' button and complete an application and we’ll be in touch. Please note that your Resume and Cover Letter need to be saved as ONE document to submitted through our recruitment portal.
Applications must be submitted through ETC’s recruitment portal to be considered for the role, therefore emailed applications will not be considered.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Ceharnie Martin,
Indigenous Services Manager via email at
Applications close:
Wednesday 24th January 2024 at 11:59pm. ETC reserves the right to appoint the role prior to the close date if a suitable applicant is found.
We are an equal opportunity employer and promote great working conditions. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural backgrounds, mature aged workers and people with disability.
Our robust recruitment practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interview process. Applicants should be aware that ETC carry out a variety of reference checks including a National Police Check and that a current Working With Children Check / Blue Card must be provided prior to commencing employment.