Location: Turrbal & Yuggera Country | Rocklea
Salary: $65,957-$73,697 + Superannuation + NFP salary packaging benefits
Employment status: Full Time - Permanent
Job number: 3295
MatchWorks is looking for an Employment Consultant who is passionate about helping people achieve their employment goals and supporting them on their journey to meaningful work. In this role, you'll build strong relationships with participants, understand their skills, experience, and goals, and provide practical support to help them become job‐ready and confident in their abilities.
As part of genU we're a profit‐for‐purpose organisation. Our focus at MatchWorks is to remove barriers to employment and help job seekers to find meaningful work and support them to sustain employment and build careers. We do this through programs and initiatives including our government‐funded Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) and Workforce Australia services.
What you'll do
As an Employment Consultant in our Workforce Australia team you'll:
* Work with your participants to understand their strengths and goals to match them with the right employment opportunities
* Bridge the gap between job seekers and local employers by promoting their unique skills and strengths
* Link participants with training, health, and community supports for long‐term success
* Support participants to develop practical career plans that unlock their potential and boost confidence
What you'll bring
* Highly developed communication skills to provide relevant supports to participants and external stakeholders
* Ability to provide accurate and timely documentation and compliance records in accordance with Workforce Australia requirements
* A collaborative team member who brings professionalism, positivity, and a mature approach to teamwork
* Experience in a customer service, recruitment or employment consultancy setting
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems
Why you'll love working at MatchWorks
At genU, our differences make us stronger. We celebrate all kinds of diversity and the unique perspectives each of us brings.
We're committed to creating a welcoming, safe, and respectful space where everyone feels valued and can thrive.
You'll also get
* Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax‐free plus meal/entertainment benefits
* Extra Leave - 13 days personal leave/10 days wellbeing leave plus your 20 days of annual leave.
* Purchased leave options - the ability to buy additional annual leave to support work‐life balance and flexibility.
* Discounts - savings at 450+ retailers including Coles, Woolworths & JB Hi‐Fi
* University Study Discount - Enjoy a 25% fee reduction for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.
* Wellbeing support - 24/7 access to a holistic employee assistance program
* Referral bonus - bring great people with you and be rewarded
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