Indigenous Employment Program - Client Support Officer
Fixed Term Full Time until 30 June 2028
Location: Morwell
Salary Range: $80,810.26 - $89,000.65 plus 12% Superannuation
Department: Business and Economic Development
The position is identified as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander position in accordance with the provisions of Section 14a of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
Do you want to make an IMPACT?
We are seeking an Indigenous Employment Program - Client Support Officer to mentor and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander program participants. This role will also serve as the primary contact for the broader community to provide tailored training and employment guidance, support, and advice to meet individual needs.
About This Role
As a Client Support Officer, you are responsible for supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander jobseekers by coordinating training programs to meet their individual needs. You will also provide tailored mentoring and employment guidance, promote and participate in employment events, expos, and networking opportunities, and work with community and industry stakeholders to broaden job access, all within a culturally-safe and supportive environment.
About You
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to efficiently collaborate with service providers to enhance support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants.
You must have exceptional time management skills and be able to set priorities, plan and organise own work, and work together to contribute to the determined priorities of the role.
You will have:
* Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander barriers to employment as demonstrated through relevant experience, skills or qualifications.
* Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
* Demonstrated administrative experience with ability to transfer skills and knowledge.
* Experience in delivering employment services is desirable.
* Experience in case management and client support
Successful applicants are required to satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children's Check.
Go Further at Latrobe City Council
A career with us begins with a desire to empower and make positive change within our Latrobe City Community. At council you will get stuck into interesting work and experience growth as you see the impact you make unfold right in front of you
Why work for us?
At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees.
We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a Structured Leadership Development Program and study assistance.
We offer benefits such as salary packaging and access to our health and wellbeing programs.
We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast-growing regional municipality of 77,086 people in the heart of Gippsland.
To apply
Please apply (and submit your responses to the Key Selection Criteria) via the Latrobe City Council website.
Applications close 11.59 PM on Friday 20 February 2026.
For further information on the role, all interested applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Joanne Brunt, Coordinator Employment Development on 0409 006 189 for insight into the day-to-day activities of the role and the team as a whole.
Child Safe Organisation
Latrobe City Council has a zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Our recruitment practices reflect this.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.
At Latrobe City Council we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. Council's Indigenous Employment Program is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted at or by calling 1300 367 700.
We at Latrobe City Council strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Careers team via email at or call 5128 6113 noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
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