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About The Opportunity
As an Employment Coach you will deliver high level customer service through matching customers to the most effective interventions to become job ready and find suitable and sustainable employment. You will work with customers to identify and address employment and non-employment related barriers. You will empower our customers, supporting them into sustainable employment, building their independence and improving their wellbeing. It is an engaging, challenging and rewarding role.
* Ensuring that the customer understands the requirements of the program and expectations that they are to be actively engaged in employment or an activity preparing them for employment.
* Identifying and coordinating the delivery of assistance for customers that will improve their employment prospects – through building self-esteem, facilitating access to non-vocational and vocational interventions, accessing activities at the site and job matching.
* Delivering and facilitating a range of group-based sessions for customers to support in improving their non-vocational skills and ability to complete job search.
* Developing and maintaining relationships with community organisations to endure holistic support is provided.
* Reviewing customers' requirements on a regular basis to ensure tailored to their individual circumstances.
* Conducting Reverse Marketing calls to Employers to support with placing participants into employment
Workforce Australia – Employment Coach
Location – Sale, Vic
Contract Type: Full Time Permanent
About The Opportunity
As an Employment Coach you will deliver high level customer service through matching customers to the most effective interventions to become job ready and find suitable and sustainable employment. You will work with customers to identify and address employment and non-employment related barriers. You will empower our customers, supporting them into sustainable employment, building their independence and improving their wellbeing. It is an engaging, challenging and rewarding role.
Being An Employment Coach Involves
* Ensuring that the customer understands the requirements of the program and expectations that they are to be actively engaged in employment or an activity preparing them for employment.
* Identifying and coordinating the delivery of assistance for customers that will improve their employment prospects – through building self-esteem, facilitating access to non-vocational and vocational interventions, accessing activities at the site and job matching.
* Delivering and facilitating a range of group-based sessions for customers to support in improving their non-vocational skills and ability to complete job search.
* Developing and maintaining relationships with community organisations to endure holistic support is provided.
* Reviewing customers' requirements on a regular basis to ensure tailored to their individual circumstances.
* Conducting Reverse Marketing calls to Employers to support with placing participants into employment
About You
* You are passionate about your community and connecting people to opportunities
* You are results driven but people focused - always
* You have well developed interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to negotiate, liaise and consult with a wide range of stakeholders
* You utilise your professionalism and finely-honed customer service skills when providing support to our customers including facilitating small groups.
* You are proficient in computer applications, including Windows and MS office suite.
* You understand and have the ability to work within a contractual compliant environment.
* You may have relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in Employment Services or related fields.
* You hold a current drivers licence and are willing to undertake a satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children Card as a pre-condition of employment.
About Us
Workways Australia - we get people connected. We're a high performing, not-for-profit organisation delivering employment, environmental, youth and community services throughout VIC, NSW, and QLD. We are a community focused organisation, committed to making a positive social and economic difference for those living and working in our communities.
What We Will Offer You
* Attractive base salary, enhanced by salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 per year.
* Monthly paid Accrued Days Off (ADO)- Available for Full time employees
* Employee Assistance program including individual coaching and access for immediate family members
* Ability to obtain discounted private health insurance
* Access to lifestyle discounts through partnering organisations.
* A supportive team environment committed to making a difference in the communities we live and work in.
* Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities
How To Apply
To apply for this position please click Apply Now to enter our online recruitment portal. Applications must include a resume and cover letter.
Applications close 27 July 2025 (or earlier if a suitable candidate is found)
If you have any questions regarding the role please do not hesitate to contact us
Workways Australia Ltd respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland, and pays its respect to the ongoing living cultures of Aboriginal peoples
Workways Australia is committed to diversity and invites applications from people who have a disability, and people of culturally diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal, South Sea and Torres Strait Island descent.
Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to a satisfactory Police check and WWVC/WWCC/Blue Card (as required per State/Territory) as a pre-condition of employment.
Workways Australia Limited ACN 141 659 734
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