• Leading community services organisation
• Salary packaging and competitive sector remuneration
• Full Time, Max Term Role
• Location: Position across multiple sites in the West and East

About the opportunity

We have an outstanding opportunity for a passionate and experienced individual to work with a highly reputable and iconic community services organisation.

This role will make a tangible difference in people’s lives through helping them gain employment by actively engaging with 'work ready' job seekers to secure sustainable employment outcomes.   

You will be responsible for implementing and monitoring Vocational Action Plans by referring participants to relevant vocational / non vocational activities to support job readiness and securing sustainable employment and will be working on the disability employment service contract.

View the full position description here

About you

We’re looking for an individual:

• Motivated, with genuine interest in working with vulnerable people
• An understanding of Disability / Employment Services and experience within a similar role.
• Strong interpersonal skills & the ability to build rapport effectively;
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise workload
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Preference for working within a collaborative team environment

Experience:

• Working in a target driven environment
• Experience in dealing with complex situations
• High degree of customer service and administrative skills
• Understanding of or experience in overcoming overcome objections and break down barriers that exist for people who are unemployed

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Current valid driving license
• Intermediate computer skills

Desirable:

• Certificate IV Disability & or / Community Services / Employment Services & / or Career Development 

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, find out more or apply today. Please upload the following as part of your application:

• Cover Letter (1 page outlining your suitability according to the position description)
• Current Resume 

Get in touch

If you would like more information on this position, please contact Vikas Sahni on:

E [email protected] using the subject line: Employment Coach enquiry via EthicalJobs.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.