Job Title: Employment Specialist
Role Overview:
The ACT Government is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Employment Consultant to join the Offender Reintegration unit.
As a Workforce Development Professional, you will be responsible for leading a team working with offenders in the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC) and the Community, to help them achieve sustainable employment and/or training outcomes upon or post-release.
You will have a thorough understanding of the complex needs and issues facing clients leaving custody and their access to employment opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist in identifying and overcoming barriers to engaging in employment, education and training
* Provide advice regarding these challenges to leadership
* Manage new projects and relationships from inception to delivery
* Provide support to stakeholders to appreciate the needs of offenders returning to the workforce
Requirements:
* Qualifications in human services, teaching/facilitation, relationship management or equivalent and/or experience in a related field is highly desirable
* Experience working with offenders highly desirable or a willingness to work with offenders and in a correctional environment
* Background police checks will be conducted
* A valid Driver's Licence is essential
* This position requires a pre-employment medical
* This position requires Working with Vulnerable People registration