AddressAm I suited to being a Parent & Family Pathway Planner at APM’s Cairns office?
Previous experience in ParentsNext is not a must. What we need from you is compassion and positivity and a love for helping others succeed.
Perhaps you have experience or qualifications in youth or disability or Employment Services. This job is all about building long term client relationships and goals and having a passion for family welfare.
- Strong knowledge and connections into the local community
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, conflict resolution and time management skills
- Experience in planning with people to achieve positive outcomes
- Ability to set goals, manage a variety of tasks and achieve outcomes
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong administration and compliance capabilities
The Role:
As a Parent & Family Pathway Planner, you will provide advocacy, coaching and mentoring to Parents and at times, the whole family, helping them prepare for their eventual return to work or study.
- Lead the way in supporting parents to both plan for and create pathways for future growth and development
- Liaise with local service providers and community to assist parents effectively prepare for a return to work or study
- Engage in networking activities to strengthen relationships with local business and community groups
- Effectively administer the delivery of APM’s contractual service delivery model and plan
- Full time permanent position working 38 HRS weekly (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm)
To be considered, you will have...
- Eligibility to work in Australia
- A current driver’s licence and a comprehensively insured vehicle
- Willing to complete a Criminal History Check and able to pass a Working with Children Check
Why Choose APM Group
- The Best You & Opportunities: We encourage our people to be their best selves and you can elevate your skills with our tailored training and mentorship programs. We have genuine career opportunities across Australia, and we're committed to your growth
- Your Leave: Purchase additional annual leave, inclusive paid parental leave policy that supports all parents and carers, paid Cultural & Ceremonial leave
- Momentous Rewards: Be part of our Momentous Rewards program, celebrating everyday moments that create positive change. Enjoy fantastic benefits that reflect your impact
- Support, Wellbeing & Travel: We have partnered with wellbeing market leader, Sonder, providing our staff and family with free human centric wellbeing and care support 24/7. We also provide discounted gym memberships, discounted health insurance and discounted travel for when you are booking your next holiday
- Fleet Car Salary Packaging: Pay for the car you want tax free with our staff salary packaging options
- Celebrate - Active Reward and Recognition Program for peer-to-peer shout outs.
We’re a diverse team of over 13,000 people across 11 countries with a shared purpose - to enable better lives. Our purpose is the common thread that lives in everything we do, and it starts with enabling better lives for our employees and their families too.
Our work enables the people we serve to realise their ambitions and aspirations through sustainable employment, independence, better health and wellbeing, and increased social participation.
When you join APM, there’s an opportunity to grow your career in Human Services, across multiple global brands and geographies. You can expect a great work-life balance, extensive learning opportunities, networking programs and employee benefits. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others, who rely on our services.
At APM we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures including indigenous peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people with a disability.”
