• Closed-term full-time until 30 June 2025
• Working Monday to Friday
• Based at Marrickville
• Level 4 on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018)

Are you ready to help people achieve their employment goals? Then you are the person to fill our exciting new Employment Coordinator - Mental Health Services (MHS) role based in Marrickville!

About the Opportunity

The Employment Coordinator, MHS will act as an expert resource to local Mental Health teams by providing support to team members in undertaking relevant employment conversation, assessments, referrals and addressing potential barriers to employment and achieving goals.

The Employment Coordinator, MHS will also engage in discussions with people accessing Flourish Australia's services about their aspirations and goals regarding employment whilst also assisting in developing their Individual Employment Plan.

As an Employment Coordinator, MHS you will:

• Interpreting all performance targets set by the Manager and assist sites in achieving these by working as part of the Flourish Australia mental health services team.
• Act as an expert internal resource to local mental health services teams by providing support to existing local staff in delivery of the employment supports.
• Engage local businesses and employers to source and create job vacancies for people accessing Flourish Australia’s services.
• Provide support, mentoring and other assistance ensuring the sustainability of people’s employment placements and to track all placements to effectively support people to meet their employment goals.
• Work with local site teams in assisting jobseekers to overcome both vocational and non-vocational barriers to employment.

The Benefits

• Level 4 (SCHCADS) on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018)
• Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900
• Exclusive personal Fleet pricing discountswith Kia Motors
• Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading + 2 additional days of personal leave + Christmas/New Years Gratis Day + 10 weeks paid parental leave
• Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
• Comprehensive infrastructure including a laptop, mobile phone and other resources for work purposes
• Regular supervision (reflective practice), ongoing 1:1 mentoring and a comprehensive induction program
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support
• Opportunities for professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid and ASIST
• Inclusive initiatives such as our Rainbow Network and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staff
• Employee discounts at 350+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc)

Who we are

Flourish Australia is one of Australia’s most experienced community mental health organisations. Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person’s experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.

We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island backgrounds, people from CALD and LGBTI communities and mature age candidates.

Selection Criteria

• A relevant degree OR a Relevant Certificate IV OR relevant diploma as recognised by Flourish Australia. For example, training and assessment, employment services, or a health related discipline.
• A minimum of three (3) years full-time experience working in a mental health or employment related field, as recognised by Flourish Australia.
• Demonstrated strong communication and negotiation skills, and excellent interpersonal organisational skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and ability to fully utilise the relevant information management system(s)
• Knowledge of the challenges and barriers for people in the workplace who live with a mental health issue.
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence.

Full selection criteria and position description available within the application. All successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence they are fully vaccination against COVID-19 (including booster) prior to commencement, inline with Flourish Australia’s Vaccination Policy.