Employment Specialist
Ostara Australia is a not-for-profit provider of Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) specializing in Mental Health. We have been transforming lives since 2001 with a people-first, individualized approach empowering job seekers to find and maintain meaningful, long-term employment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Work within program guidelines providing individualized support and client-centered assistance and guidance to job seekers addressing their barriers to employment.
* Reverse market our job seekers to employers and maintain relationships with them by job carving networking and understanding the local labor market.
* Work with our job seekers to ensure they gain suitable employment opportunities aligned to their individual goals.
We are looking for a proactive and passionate Employment Specialist to join our team.
Mandatory Requirements:
* Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
* All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory police check.
* A current Working with Children Check.
* A current and unrestricted Driver's Licence.
Why Work with Us?
* Inclusive diverse friendly and values-led workplace voted a Great Place to Work.
* Ongoing training & development opportunities.
* Access to free confidential psychology services.
* Birthday & mental health leave.
* Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay.
Top 10:
* Demonstrated experience in a similar role within disability employment or a related employment support program with a strong understanding of the employment services landscape and client-focused delivery.
* Genuine passion for mental health advocacy with valued lived experience and a commitment to empowering individuals through meaningful employment opportunities and social inclusion.
* Proven ability to manage and coordinate daily operations at the site ensuring efficient workflow and client engagement skilled in building rapport and conducting assessments of clients' skills barriers and employment potential.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying challenges and implementing effective client-centered solutions.