Indigenous Employment Consultant
Location: Turrbal & Yuggera Country - Rocklea
Salary: $65,957 - $72,000 + Superannuation + NFP salary packaging benefits
Employment status: Full Time Permanent
Job number: 3080
Hey you!
MatchWorks is looking for a purpose-driven, engaging Indigenous Employment Consultant to assess the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Participants and assist them to gain sustainable employment by preparing and implementing individualised plans and providing employment skills, Training, placement and support services.
What you’ll do
As an Indigenous Employment Consultant in our Workforce Australia team, you’ll:
• Conduct case management services to assist clients to overcome vocational and non-vocational barriers
• Mentor and support our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Participants to promote engagement and employability
• Actively promote clients and MatchWorks employment services to local employers and community stakeholders
• Deliver our Deadly Yakka program and cultural awareness to employers
What you’ll bring
• An understanding of Indigenous protocols and culture, with the ability to demonstrate knowledge of the issues and barriers facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Participants
• Strong communications skills, and the ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders
• Well-organised approach to providing individualised services
• Proven ability to manage time and workloads effectively to business priorities in a changing environment
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
(You’ll also need an NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module Certificate – but don’t worry, we’ll help guide you through this.)
Bonus points for
• Previous experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Participants
• Experience in a customer service, recruitment or employment consultancy setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems.
Why you’ll love working at MatchWorks
At MatchWorks, we’re committed to creating a welcoming, safe, and respectful space where everyone is empowered to play their part in the important work that we do.
We welcome diversity in all its forms including disability, culture, gender, age, sexuality and religion and celebrate the unique perspectives and experience each of us brings.
You’ll also get
• Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax-free plus meal/entertainment benefits
• Extra Leave - 13 days personal leave/10 days wellbeing leave plus your 20 days of annual leave.
• Purchased leave options - the ability to buy additional annual leave to support work-life balance and flexibility.
• Discounts - savings at 450+ retailers including Coles, Woolworths & JB Hi-Fi
• University Study Discount - Enjoy a 25% fee reduction for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.
• Wellbeing support - 24/7 access to a holistic employee assistance program
• Referral bonus - bring great people with you and be rewarded
Ready to make a difference? Click apply to complete your application.
Don’t wait to apply! We are reviewing applications as they come in.
You can view the full position description on the genU careers page HERE.
We are committed to ensuring an accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact Amanda Gill at amanda.gill@matchworks.com.au