• Casual Position (shifts between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, up to 3 days per week)
• Based in Richmond, Victoria
• Flexible work arrangements available after training period

ABOUT US

Fitted for Work help women across Australia experiencing disadvantage find work, keep work, and navigate through working life with success. We’re a not-for-profit based in Melbourne helping women through a range of services on a national scale.

We believe in a future that is equal, positive, and powerful for women in the workplace. Our goal is to provide women with practical skills, knowledge, self-esteem, and know-how so that they can move forward with confidence in the workplace. We do this through a range of job readiness services such as resume and cover letter review, interview practice, outfitting services, self-confidence building, mentoring and more.

We believe in, we support, and we transform the work lives of women with the knowledge that when a woman is fitted for work, she is fitted for life.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Job Hub team are responsible for providing clients with the tools, knowledge and skills required to effectively navigate the current jobs market. A number of services, workshops and one-on-one appointments are offered through the Job Hub which aim to teach, guide and motivate clients to be job ready, apply for suitable roles, undertake interviews and build their confidence as they step into new employment opportunities.

Our Job Hub supports clients to create and enhance their resume and cover letter, apply for jobs, and learn about interviewing processes (including mock interview practice). Each client is given tailored support based on their personal circumstances, employment experience, technology access and other competencies and abilities.

The Job Hub Employment Specialist is responsible for delivering job readiness appointments to clients to enhance their skills and confidence in applying for and securing work. The successful candidate will be required to:

• Work with clients to educate, inform, coach and motivate them in their job search journey
• Maintain accurate client records to support clients progress through the job search journey
• Help to create the best client experience by adhering and contributing to service delivery goals

Further detail on the key result areas required for the role can be found in the attached position description.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a strong communicator who is passionate about supporting women and gender diverse people looking for work. Our ideal candidate thrives in an ever-changing environment where no two days are the same, and is able to think on their feet. They will also have the employment services knowledge needed to provide high quality job readiness services for our clients. Excellent technology skills are essential.

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience working within an employment, human resources, recruitment or careers environment. Experience in a Client Service or Customer Service role is also highly favourable.
• Competent in using computer packages including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power-Point, and varied methods of telephone and video communications.
• It is desirable there has been previous experience in giving feedback/advice on job applications (including Key Selection Criteria), job seeking documents (Resumes and Cover Letters) and interview skills and techniques.
• Current Working with Children’s Check required (Employee)
• Current Police Check required

NEXT STEPS

Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application.

Interviews will be conducted from late January 2025. Please note that our office is closed from December 24th 2024 to January 6th 2025, so enquiries and applications will be reviewed after this time.

A position description is attached.