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We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.
ABOUT US
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
At the Salvation Army Employment Plus (EPlus), we've worked with over 200,000 businesses across Australia and seen well over half a million Australians successfully placed in employment. We don't ever see a job, as just a job. We see a job as an opportunity for a better, more secure, more stable and empowered life.
About the opportunity
Based at our Burnie site and supporting our outreach regions including Queenstown, Rosebery, Strahan and Smithton, you will assist people with disabilities and barriers to achieve life changing employment goals. Our Job Coaches collaborate closely with both our Participants and Employers, building relationships and enabling us to successfully connect the right individuals with the right job opportunities. Your responsibilities will include:
* Deliver personalised support tailored to the individual requirements of our participants and their employment goals
* Market participants to prospective employers, source employment opportunities and assist with job search activities
* Refer job seekers to internal and external services for individual assistance and training
* Provide ongoing support to working participants and their employers
* Maintain a high volume of computer-based administration In accordance with a compliance framework
This is a permanent part-time position.
About you
* Demonstrated ability to communicate through various methods with a variety of stakeholders
* Ability to proactively problem solve, display resilience and overcome objections
* Proven experience achieving performance targets in a fast-paced environment
* Strong computer literacy and confidence navigating complex internal systems
* Comfortable completing the required training to operate under a government framework
* Must hold a Driver’s license and a Working with Children Check or relevant state equivalent (or are willing to apply for a WWCC).
* Successful applicants will be required to undertake a police check, it is not mandatory to have a clear criminal history
Industry experience is not necessary. Previous experience in customer service, hospitality, retail, childcare, or industries alike make for a great career transition into Employment Services.
What we offer:
* Attractive remuneration & NFP salary packaging benefits ($15,900 tax-free + meal & entertainment benefits)!
* Discounted fitness memberships, health insurance, retail discounts and more
* Attractive leave benefits with access to purchase leave, 12 weeks paid Parental Leave and up to 5 days paid leave per year to support the Salvos
* EAP & wellbeing initiatives, fostering a supportive and inclusive approach to your overall wellbeing
* Long-term employment opportunities within the EPlus & wider Salvos networks
* Comprehensive and supportive on the job training