About Us

SSI is a 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

SSI supports individuals, children, families and communities via a range of vital human services from settlement support of newcomers and refugees through to programs in employment and education and health wellbeing and social supports for all Australians, new and old.

About the Role

The Program Coordinator (ILC) supports people with disability to gain employment and improve their overall wellbeing by:

• Building the confidence and ability of employers to hire, support and retain employees with disability.
• Creating inclusive workplaces by breaking down attitudinal barriers about people with disability. The focus of the Employment opportunities are in the sectors of retail, hospitality and homecare across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.Ensure that compliance, quality, and performance standards are met.

Engaging with employers

• Building Employer and relevant Employment opportunities for customers of SSI.
• Attending events to increase our profile.

Monitor and or source and refer customers to local national opportunities and local vacancies ensuring an efficient, effective and quality service is delivered.

This role is crucial in bridging the gap between individuals with disabilities and the workforce, making a meaningful impact on lives and communities.

Essential Criteria

• Cert IV or higher in Community Services, Employment Services, Counselling, Social Work or similar
• Excellent communication skills, ability to listen and understand both client and employers, stakeholders needs and requirements.
• Confident to speak to employers and stake holders by phone or face to face contact. · Present to small jobs within organisations.
• Able to manage your day-to-day schedule
• Skills that can build relationships with stakeholders and securing employment opportunities ·
• Target focus and drive to be successful for this role ·
• Work as a team and individual to achieve KPI ·
• Experience in Employment Services or recruitment ·
• Account Management or BDM experience ·
• Able to travel as we have various sites throughout metropolitan area

Please ask us for a copy of the PD for the full responsibilities.

About our Benefits

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

About our Recruitment Process

SSI Group is strongly committed to actively safeguarding children and young people and providing a safe environment for them to thrive.

We ensure children and young people’s safety, and wellbeing is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of everyone at SSI, whether they interact directly or indirectly with children and young people.

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, our offices will be closed for the Christmas shutdown period from 21st December 2024 until 12th January 2025. Any queries received during this time will be addressed in the week commencing 13th January 2025)

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to reviewing your applications!

If you would like more information on the recruitment process, please contact the talent acquisition team at [email protected] or [email protected] or call us at 0410 801 184, using the subject line: Program Coordinator 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 us at [email protected].