About Us
The Palm Island Community Economic Development Foundation Ltd (PICEDF) is a 100% community-owned and community-led organisation, established to drive economic growth, business development, and local employment on Palm Island. Grounded in the cultural values of the Bwgcolman and Manbarra Peoples, PICEDF serves as the lead organisation for economic development across the island.
The Foundation's initial flagship initiative is the Remote Australia Employment Service (RAES), commencing in November 2025, delivered with the support of the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA). Future programs will span entrepreneurship, small business, tourism, housing, and youth development.
About the Role
The Careers Advisor is responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of the RAES Program providingemployment services support and advice to eligible applicants and participants located on Palm Island.
The Careers Advisor will deliver services in accordance with contractual funding requirements, while also implementing innovative and locally responsive initiatives within the community. The role supports and motivates participants to develop positive behaviours, build skills, and overcome barriers to facilitate transition into sustainable employment.
General Duties include:
* Prepare and deliver the RAES program, to remote area participants with the view of these participants gaining sustainable employment during the course of the program.
* Provide advice on job search practices and conduct job search activities individually or as part of participant group sessions.
* Complete client case management comments in line with contractual and the Foundation requirements.
* Provide a high-quality service to all clients irrespective of age, gender, race, culture, religion, disability or circumstance.
This is a full-time fixed term position, working 38 hours per week. This position is based on Palm Island.
About You
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
* High level interpersonal communication and organisational skills.
* Demonstrated ability to support participants with empathy, fostering trust and building strong rapport with individuals facing significant disadvantage.
* Hold a current Working with Children Check (or equivalenprior to commencement of employment. This must be maintained for this role.
* A valid C Class Drivers License.
* Experience in delivering efficient and effective strategies to positively engage with participants and build sustainable working relationships.
* Previous experience conducting candidate interviews and making informed assessments aligned with position requirements is highly regarded.
* Be flexible and outcome focused and possess a can-do attitude.
* Intermediate computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, internet and email communication.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a collaborative team member, showing initiative while representing the organisation in a positive and professional manner at all times.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your application via Seek.