Work for an organisation dedicated to making a difference for inclusivity and diversity and which really ‘walks the talk’ by providing diverse, supported career paths for its team.

Make your mark supporting the employment and career prospects of people with a disability, enabling our candidates to truly thrive!

Work with an energetic, friendly and committed team in a role that takes your personal value proposition, career aspirations and existing community support/recruitment/broader organisational skills to a whole new level.

Welcome to Job Centre Australia!

Operating since 1990, Job Centre Australia is a nationally accredited specialist Disability Employment Partner and youth NDIS provider. We partner with employers to recruit valuable team members into their workforce, recognising the significant value of individual and cultural diversity. By creating meaningful employment for people with disability, we elevate awareness, inclusion and the contribution of all people, to local communities and economies.

We work closely with small to medium business as well as large multi-national companies who value the recruitment of diverse and skilled team members. We develop real relationships and support business to realise the benefits of an inclusive workforce and reputation of a socially responsible organisation. We support all our candidates to build their skills, capacity and employability and to achieve their career aspirations by providing opportunities for meaningful employment with our employer partners.

And we are just as committed to development and career aspirations of our team. That’s our promise to you.

We have offices across QLD and NSW.

Our vision: Communities where all people can achieve their potential

Our purpose: We create opportunities for development, empowerment and enhanced independence. We build people’s capability and strengthen communities through:

• Fostering awareness of the benefits of diversity
• Employment and education
• Active engagement with local partners
• Customised support

Position Purpose:

A JCAL Career Consultant / Workplace Consultant provides localised and individualised support to the candidate and employer to progress placement and career progression providing outcomes for both.

To provide end to end support for JCAL candidates/participants in preparation for employment and/or life skills, employment placement and in ongoing on the job support including workplace assistance to ensure positive, productive and long term outcome and career paths for JCAL candidates.

You will have a business and development background that will help you build new and maintain existing partnerships with local communities and employers. Identifying and mapping business strengths and customer needs.

To engage with candidates and identify a range of vocational and non-vocational interventions that will assist them in overcoming barriers to employment.  This can also include referrals to specialised services to manage and maintain candidate’s health.

You will assist candidates prepare for, secure and maintain sustainable on-going employment through workplace support, liaise with employers and working effectively with all internal and external stake holders.

if this sounds like you read on…

You will need

• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and maintain effective relationships with candidates, employers and other key stakeholders
• A collaborative, team player approach
• A demonstrated commitment to working with injury, disability or health condition
• Resilience and a positive outlook and a commitment to personal development and career progress
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal skills, organisational/administrative and effective problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• High level of computer literacy (word, excel, outlook)
• Experience in – or career aspirations related to – recruitment services is highly desirable

Essential

• Eligible to work in Australia
• Current driver’s licence and Car
• Criminal History check /Background check
• Working with Children check

Employee Benefits

• Structured skills/capability development to support career progression
• A varied and challenging role: no 2 days are the same
• Flexible working conditions to maintain that work life balance, including opportunities for some work from home and/or rostered day off arrangements
• Generous leave provisions and annual Leave Loading for all staff
• In addition to your remuneration, you will enjoy generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
• And more….

JCAL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from people with culturally diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people living with disabilities.