Career Development Specialist - Transition to Work
Real Futures is a majority Aboriginal-owned and staffed company. We provide tailored employment services across Australia including Remote Australia Employment Service (RAES), Transition to Work (TTW), Indigenous Skills Employment Program (ISEP), Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA), Parent Pathways, and careers guidance services to adult residents of NSW.
This is a part‐time role, three days per week, Wednesday - Friday.
A day in the life of our Career Development Specialist can include:
* Supporting and understanding a caseload of youth's barriers
* Engage with young people in the local community
* Attend local secondary schools to provide information to staff and students about Transition to Work
* Creating and sourcing education and employment opportunities
* Supporting and helping clients identify their skills, abilities, and secure sustainable employment
* Building rapport and supporting clients to increase their capacity
* Conduct, create, tailor, and implement an individual service plan
* Building sustainable and long‐lasting relationships with local employers, registered training organisations and community organisations
* Participate in local community, employment and networking events and forums
You will be an experienced and detail focused administration professional, along with:
* Demonstrated ability to work in an outcome‐based environment
* High level administration skills and attention to detail
* Well‐developed problem‐solving skills
* Exceptional organisational skills abilities to manage competing priorities.
* Understanding of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with a Disability, people from CALD background and the issues they face
* Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Being a part of the Real Futures team, you will be provided with a wide range of benefits including:
* Personal and professional development opportunities
* Rewarding and supportive culture
* Birthday leave and diversity leave
* Frequent training and support to excel in the role
* Free Employee Assistance Program
* Access to novated car leasing
* Engage Wellbeing and Recognition Centre (Move, Munch, Money and Mind)
To be considered you must...
* Have full working rights in Australia
* Have a current driver's licence and a comprehensively insured vehicle
* Complete an Australia History Criminal Check
* Have a current Working with Children Check or willing to obtain a Working with Children Check before employment
Please note that people with a criminal record are not automatically barred from applying for this position, rather the relevance will be considered as it applies to our industry.
About AKG:
AKG is an innovative employment services, community, health and education provider, underpinned by a unique partnership model.
Our family of businesses work together to empower individuals and communities, with a particular focus on disadvantaged communities including First Nations, youth and people living with a disability.
We are proud of our 30-year heritage and our achievements. So far, we have helped more than 1 million people to learn, find employment and discover new career opportunities.
At AKG we are empowered by our diversity. AKG are committed to providing a work environment where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. AKG encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures including Australian Defence Force Veterans and their Families, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People, the LGBTQI+ community and people with a disability.
If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact our talent team via email recruitment@akgaustralia.com.au
If this role speaks to you and you want to be a part of a high performing and collaborative team as well as the ability to build an amazing career with an organisation that fosters genuine growth and development, please apply today.
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