Employment Advocate
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Employment Advocate to join our team. As an Employment Advocate, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with disabilities or barriers to employment to achieve their career goals.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement personalized employment plans tailored to the needs and aspirations of each individual.
* Build strong relationships with employers, clients, and other stakeholders to create opportunities for employment and career advancement.
* Conduct job matching and placement services, ensuring that clients are placed in suitable and sustainable roles.
* Provide coaching and guidance to support clients in developing skills and confidence in the workplace.
* Monitor and evaluate program outcomes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to increase effectiveness.
Requirements:
* Qualifications in Employment or Human Services - desirable
* Proven ability to meet KPIs and manage workload effectively
* Strong understanding of employment barriers faced by people with disability, injury, or health conditions
* Skilled in providing tailored support and developing client-focused employment plans
* Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills
Benefits:
* Salary Packaging: Package up to $15,900 of your pre-tax income and boost your take-home pay
* Meals & Accommodation: Package up to $2,650 for dining and holidays expenses
* Wellbeing Days: 5 extra leave days to recharge
* Maxxia Rewards: enjoy a huge range of discounts through our salary packaging partner
* Fitness Passport: Discounted access to gym and aquatic centres
* Health Insurance: Exclusive HCF discounts
* Portable Long Service Leave: Access to portable long service leave for eligible candidates
* Career Growth: Genuine opportunities for growth and career development
* EAP Support: Free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support
About You:
* You bring empathy, energy, and a strong drive to make a difference. With experience, or a genuine passion, for employment services.
* Confident supporting people, building trust and guiding them into meaningful careers.
* Outcomes focused, highly organized and thrive in a fast-paced, people-first environment.