JRS Australia requires an experienced employment support officer with a passion for and a commitment to breaking down barriers to work for marginalised peoples, in this case, people seeking asylum and migrants in vulnerable situations.

About the organisation:

Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is an international Catholic organisation with a mission to accompany, serve and advocate for the rights of refugees and forcibly displaced people.

About the position:

The JRS Employment Support Officer position will work with the Employment Project Coordinator and is responsible for providing job readiness and job seeking support to clients with a diverse range of qualifications and/or experiences. The Employment Support Officer will work 1:1 with JRS clients to develop job plans, find training opportunities, and facilitate pathways to sustainable employment.

Essential Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in business, marketing, human services, human resources, welfare/community work or another relevant discipline.
• The ability to support and motivate diverse job seekers facing multiple barriers to employment.
• A strong understanding of the Australian employment context, including the Australian job market and recruiting practices.
• Experience in developing job plans, preparing resumes and support with preparation for interviews
• Experience in organising and presenting workshops
• Demonstrated understanding of the issues faced by asylum seekers and refugees living in Australia.
• Capacity to manage competing deadlines, prioritise workload appropriately and work in a flexible manner.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• High level computer literacy skills, including the use of MS Office, Google Drive, and online database / reporting systems.
• Commitment to working within current EEO, WH&S, and child protection legislation.

Desirable:

• Direct experience working with asylum seekers or refugees.
• Proficiency in a relevant community language.
• People with lived refugee experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Award:

SCHADS Level 4.1

This is a part-time position, working 5 days per fortnight (0.5 FTE) contracted until 30th June 2023.

Applicants will be subject to a Working with Children Check and the National Criminal Record Check.

JRS is committed to the health and safety of its staff, volunteers and the people we serve, therefore, it is expected that all staff are fully vaccinated and are able to provide adequate proof of vaccination status.

next steps:

If you would like further information about the Employment Support Worker position, please contact: Tamana Mirzada at [email protected], using the subject line: Employment Support Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs, or 9098 9336.

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A position description is attached.