Mobile Employment Consultant - Emerald

MRAEL are looking for passionate individuals who are keen to make a real difference to the lives of people, while giving back to their local community. 

We have new and exciting opportunities for Employment Consultants to join our team based in our Emerald office.

MRAEL is proudly part of IntoWork Australia. Through IntoWork, we are pleased to have recently been selected by the Commonwealth Department of Education, Skills and Employment to deliver new Workforce Australia employment services. 

About the Role: 

As an Employment Consultant, you will provide one-on-one support to help a small caseload of job seekers achieve sustainable and fulfilling employment. 

You will be responsible for delivering high quality, individually tailored services and support, with the aim of placing people into sustainable employment with local employers. You will mentor your clients; provide coaching, guidance, motivation from job preparation to 26 week outcome. Our caseload sizes enable you to spend the time to understand your clients need and match them to the right employer.

With a fully maintained company vehicle, this role embraces a unique and hybrid working model where Employment Consultants will work both in the field and office visiting clients and jobseekers. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Motivate, engage and inspire job seekers to build their skills, experience and confidence and to work with them to remove their perceived barriers
• Create individually tailored services and support plans 
• Support people to find suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment opportunities with local or national employers
• Build and maintain a network of employers to generate and source employment opportunities 
• Provide post-placement support to both the jobseeker and employers

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will ideally bring the following skills and experience:

• A background in jobactive, knowledge of ESS, relevant industry experience/ tertiary qualifications (highly advantageous)
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and build rapport with jobseekers and employers
• Strong communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work with a diverse range of people from different socio-economic backgrounds
• Be passionate about helping people and making a difference in the community
• Be highly organised and possess strong administration skills
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office or similar software and experience using databases
• Have a current drivers licence
• Be results and target driven
• Be flexible and capable of managing competing demands in a fast-paced and changing environment 

About us:

MRAEL’s purpose is to enable and support people and businesses to realise their potential through opportunities for quality education, training and employment.

Through our diverse range of service capabilities, MRAEL consistently strives to contribute to the sustainable development of a skilled workforce for the future by creating additional education, training and employment opportunities for the communities in which we operate, as well as delivering community-based support services.

What MRAEL offers you:

• A fully maintained company vehicle, laptop and mobile phone 
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to our Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Program which includes a holistic range of offerings including: confidential counselling and financial, nutrition and legal support services
• Opportunities to participate in the IntoWork Wellness Channel that offers regular sessions on supporting your mental, physical and financial wellbeing
• 13 weeks long service leave
• Milestone staff anniversary bonuses and rewards
• Novated leasing opportunities, corporate discounts and more.

MRAEL is an equal opportunity employer. We aim to provide a rewarding environment for all employees and strive to be unique in the benefits provided. 

Does this sound like you? 

If this sounds like you and if you’re looking to take the next step in growing your career in an organisation that values its people and developing a vibrant workforce and culture, then we would like to hear from you!

Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia. It is a requirement of the position to undertake a National Police Check & Working with Children Check prior to appointment.