The Role:

We are seeking multiple positions to be filled, located in Cairns CBD and other locations across Cairns.

As an Employment Consultant, you will be there to support your Participants journey to employment. This may be by upskilling or addressing challenges. Where necessary, you will be managing referrals to specialist providers for non-vocational barriers.

Employment Services industry experience is not essential however a genuine interest in helping participants is crucial. If you have a positive attitude, can prioritise your workload, have a high level of organisational skills, are an influential and effective communicator, and have sound administration skills you might have found the job you have been looking for.

What makes ITEC Employment different?

We take a holistic approach to ensure our Participants are supported into employment. Our Employment Consultants build strong working relationships and we tailor our approach to the individual taking into account culture, experiences and family.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver an individualised service to each Participant assessing their job readiness as well as addressing barriers, vocational and non-vocational to employment.
• Work with each Participant in a culturally appropriate strengths-based model that supports them to achieve their goals.
• Deliver Post Placement Support with Participants and support them to maintain employment.
• Ensure that Key Performance Indicators are met
• Ensure that all program guidelines are followed and adhered to.

To be considered, you will have:

• Current Working With Children Check
• National Police Check or the willingness to complete one
• Current QLD Drivers Licence.
• Rights to work in Australia (Citizen or permanent resident).
• Vaccinated against COVID-19.
• Ability to work from 8.30am to 5pm
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Do you have a current Australian Drivers Licence?
• Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
• Which of the following statements best describes your Covid-19 vaccination status?
• Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?