Job Title: Career Advisor
This is a career-defining opportunity for a skilled and dedicated professional to join our team as a Career Advisor. As a key member of our organization, you will play a vital role in helping individuals achieve their education and employment goals.
Key Responsibilities:
* Promote and recruit participants for our program by engaging with all visitors to identify needs and provide appropriate referrals and support.
* Use an Advantaged Thinking approach to help participants set and achieve education and employment goals through coaching, training, and connection to opportunities.
* Build and maintain strong referral pathways and partnerships with schools, community services, employers, and other organizations.
* Assess participants' skills, strengths, and barriers to provide tailored vocational guidance and connect them with relevant resources and supports.
* Facilitate pathways from training to employment, including volunteering, job search, and reverse marketing to employers, with ongoing post-placement support.
* Stay informed on local labor market trends and develop networks that create opportunities for participants.
* Deliver training programs where appropriate.
* Maintain accurate records, contribute to reporting and quality improvement processes, and work collaboratively to achieve program KPIs and community integration.
* Model our organization's values, uphold the Code of Conduct, and maintain a safe and supportive environment for all participants, including children and vulnerable individuals.
Selection Criteria:
* Experience working in an outcomes-focused environment with a track record of achieving participant results.
* Knowledge of the causes and impacts of unemployment and effective strategies to support pathways to work.
* Ability to engage and support people from diverse backgrounds, recognizing their strengths and potential.
* Experience in career planning and guidance leading to employment, education, or training outcomes.
* Experience facilitating group learning and training, including developing relevant content and resources.
* Strong networking and partnership skills with employers, agencies, and education providers to achieve shared goals.
Qualifications:
* Community Service
* Certificate IV in Training and Assessing
We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment that values diversity and promotes equal employment opportunities for all. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in your community, please submit your application with resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria above.