Do you want to work for a leading national not-for-profit organisation providing dedicated human and social services to a diverse Australia? With community at the heart of everything we do, our purpose is to create a world in which everyone has access to equal opportunities.

About You

We are currently seeking 2 x DES Employment Consultants to work across Bankstown and Liverpool with previous experience in the Disability Employment Services (DES) sector to join our team as we are growing!

Reporting to the DES Team Leader, the DES Employment Consultant is focussed on finding sustainable employment outcomes for Participants within the DES program by actively identifying opportunities with local community organisations and employers through networking, business development and securing placements using a strength based, person centered and tailored approach to servicing.

We would love to hear from candidates who enjoy building business relationships, thrive in a target-based environment, are motivated by exceeding their professional and personal goals and are looking for a career - not just a job.

In this role, you will:

• Develop strong relationships with customers, both face-to-face and over the phone, to understand their situation, placement potential and the actions needed to assist them to become job ready.
• Conduct appointments and guide customers through the process, identify barriers and develop an appropriate management plan and pathway.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with local employers, identifying new, ongoing and sustainable employment opportunities while developing a strong understanding of the local labour market; and
• Actively seek new customers through networking and engaging with community organisations.

Please reach out to us for the full Position Description to review the Key Responsibilities and Measures of success.

Essential Criteria

• Certificate IV in Employment Services, Career Development, Disability Services, or other similar qualification not essential but desirable
• Great attention to detail and experience working in government frameworks
• Will be a people-person and have a strong customer focus.
• Love achieving personal and professional goals.
• Thrive on placing people into work and reaching sustainable employment outcomes.
• Can work autonomously and prioritise your workload.
• Show a high level of resilience and ability to remain calm and keep a positive attitude when responding to a range of situations.
• Have experience in the employment services industry or demonstrated transferrable skills e.g. Community service, Sales, Customer service experience.
• Previous experience working in the Disability Employment Services sector and an understanding of working with long term unemployed job seekers - desirable but not essential.
• An understanding of the challenges facing people with a disability or mental illness entering the workforce, or any lived experience in this area - desirable but not essential.

About Us

Settlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential. Taking an integrated approach how everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society, we support children, young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. Our programs include facilitating employment, multicultural foster care, creating community engagement, advocacy, and influencing government and international affairs and provide though leadership within our sector nationally and globally.

About our Benefits

• Salary packaging options to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay!
• Industry leading working arrangement with the opportunity of a 9-day fortnight.
• Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Access to our inhouse wellbeing programs
• Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities.

About our Recruitment Process

At SSI we have a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, contractors and volunteers. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment.

Our commitment to Diversity

SSI strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Please note we will be scheduling interviews as applications come in, so please apply urgently if you believe this role aligns with your goals and experience.

If you would like more information on the recruitment process, please contact the talent acquisition team at [email protected] or [email protected] using the subject line: Employment Consultants - Disability Employment Services enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A recruitment pool may be created for permanent and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available in the future.

SSI is a Disability Confident Recruiter, and our Talent Acquisition team can assist in; providing alternative formats to apply, making adjustments to the recruitment process (including the application form) and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks.

Should you require adjustments please email me at [email protected] or call me on 0410 801 184