About the Program
SSI is delivering the Asylum Seeker Employment Skills Support program (ASESS) on behalf of the NSW Government, providing employment support services to address the challenges experienced by asylum seekers in finding suitable long-term employment opportunities.
About the Role
Based in Wagga, as an ASESS Regional Employment Consultant, you will manage a caseload of asylum seeker participants across the Riverina (direct registrations and referrals) and deliver individualised employment pathway planning and ongoing employment support to help participants achieve sustainable employment and/or training and education outcomes. You'll provide tailored support through one‐to‐one and group activities, connect participants to relevant services (e.g., English language support, training, recognition of overseas skills/qualifications, work readiness supports), and work closely with employer-facing functions to identify suitable opportunities and support participants through recruitment and onboarding.
Please reach out to us for the full Position Description to review the Key Responsibilities and Measures of success.
Essential Criteria
* Demonstrated experience in case management / employment support, working with job seekers in both one‐to‐one and group settings.
* A strong customer/participant‐centred approach with the ability to work to service standards, KPIs and targets.
* Confidence liaising with employers and stakeholders and proactively promoting participants to opportunities.
* Empathy and cultural sensitivity when supporting asylum seekers and people experiencing vulnerability.
Desirable Experience
* Certificate IV in Employment Services, Career Development, Community Services (or willingness to work towards).
* Experience supporting refugee/asylum seeker cohorts and understanding barriers to employment in Australia.
About our Benefits
* Salary packaging options to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay!
* The opportunity of a 9-day fortnight.
* Access to in‐house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth.
* Access to our in‐house wellbeing programs.
* Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities.
Our commitment to Diversity
SSI strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.
Applications close 1 May 2026.
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