Job Summary:
Workskil Australia is seeking a skilled Employment Broker to facilitate the placement of willing job seekers into long-term sustainable employment opportunities.
The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
This role involves facilitating job clubs, conducting job preparedness sessions, and reverse marketing (cold and warm leads) to support job seekers in securing positions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Facilitate group sessions at sites including information and job matching sessions
* Proactively engage with employers where appropriate to arrange further training, wage subsidies, PPE, pre-employment checks and any other requirements to successfully place job seekers into employment
* Coordinate with relevant managers to assist in meeting larger employment initiatives
* Stay up to date with industry trends, labour market trends, and recruitment strategies to offer valuable insights and recommendations
Requirements:
* Hold a current driver's licence and have the willingness to travel to other sites where required
* Have a minimum Certificate IV in Employment Services or Career Development or willingness to obtain
* Show sound knowledge of the local labour market and the needs and expectations of employers
* Experience in sales or telemarketing in a service industry highly regarded
* Have intermediate to high level administrative skills including ability to type at a minimum of 30 wpm
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build rapport with job seekers and employers
* Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
* Results-oriented mindset with a passion for helping individuals achieve their career goals
Benefits:
* Attractive Salary: We offer competitive salaries that exceed expectations of a not-for-profit and registered charity
* Wellbeing Day: Full-time staff enjoy a day off each fortnight while accruing full-time wages, superannuation, and leave entitlements
* Salary Packaging: Increase your take home pay by making a portion of your salary tax-free while maintaining full superannuation contributions
* Parental Leave: Workskil Australia provides paid parental leave for either parent for 6 weeks, with up to 12 months of leave available
* Career Progression: Most of our job vacancies are promoted internally before becoming available to the public
* Leadership Training: We work to develop aspiring leaders and prepare them for future leadership positions within the organisation