Post Placement Support Consultant
Location: Elizabeth, South Australia
Salary: $63,726 to $71,195 +Superannuation + NFP salary packaging benefits
Employment status: Full Time, Permanent
Job number: 2984
Hey you!
Are you looking for your next challenge in Employment Services?
Do you have excellent organisational skills and a willingness to contribute to a positive culture across all our workplaces?
MatchWorks is looking for a Post Placement Support Consultant to join our Elizabeth Office. Enjoy working for a supportive non-for-profit organisation in an exceptionally rewarding position where no two days will be the same!
What you’ll do:
As a Post Placement Support Consultant you will provide specialised individual support and intervention to clients who have obtained employment. You will build strong relationships with clients, employers and key stakeholders to assess, and address needs to achieve sustainable employment outcomes.
• Develop and maintain tailored employment pathway plans in conjunction with job seekers which identify specific employment outcomes, work strategies, tailored interventions (including other service providers), ongoing employment support activities and employment independence goal strategies
• Achieve job placements (repeat business) and sustainable employment outcomes
• Support clients in the workplace to maintain ongoing employment through effective post placement support, focussing on those clients in ongoing support, with intent to transition to Independent workers
• Continually survey the local job market in order to identify suitable and alternative employment opportunities, use networks of workers in PPS and OGS to garner opportunities for other job seekers
What you’ll bring
We are after someone who can provide a high level of customer service and engagement to assist those in the community with various barriers to employment. This position is suited to a go-getter who has highly developed interpersonal and customer service skills and demonstrated professionalism, attention to detail, resilience and an ability to engage and influence.
• Proven ability to build rapport and maintain effective relationships with clients, peers and relevant agencies
• High level negotiation skills and the ability to think on feet in high pressure situations
• Ability to work within stringent KPIs and driven to exceed targets
• Proven ability to manage time and workloads effectively to business priorities in a challenging environment
• Knowledge of support services available to clients to ensure support and assistance in maintaining employment
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously in varied locations as required, including office based & onsite workplace visits
• Drivers license
(You’ll also need an NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module Certificate – but don’t worry, we’ll help guide you through this.)
Why you’ll love working at genU and Matchworks
At genU, our differences make us stronger. We celebrate all kinds of diversity and the unique perspectives each of us brings.
We’re committed to creating a welcoming, safe, and respectful space where everyone feels valued and can thrive.
You’ll also get
• Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax-free plus meal/entertainment benefits
• Purchased leave options - the ability to buy additional annual leave to support work-life balance and flexibility.
• Extra leave - 13 days of personal leave and 10 wellbeing days per year.
• Flexibility - full time, part time, or job share plus hybrid working
• 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.
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 Tracey Richardson at tracey.richardson@matchworks.com.au