Employment And Partnership Consultant

Social Futures is a leading community service organisation and registered community housing provider with 50 years’ experience creating positive social change. We work with communities, organisations and government to build inclusive communities where everyone is valued and supported.

Why join us?

• Meaningful work that makes a difference
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Competitive salary, salary packaging and wellness benefits

What you'll be doing

• Build strong relationships with community organisations and employment stakeholders. 
• Engage and partner with employers to identify inclusive opportunities and place candidates into meaningful roles. 
• Negotiate wage subsidies and be responsive to participant needs for workplace adjustments, mentoring and training to ensure success. 
• Build relationships with employers and provide personalized ongoing post placement support to both employees and employers.
• Meet performance targets and manage caseloads effectively. 
• Maintain confidentiality, privacy and dignity for all participants and employers. 
• Maintain accurate records and compliance with IEA program requirements.  
• Complete all participant-related tasks in any IEA systems and in accordance with any work instructions, ensuring compliance with Quality Assurance standards and IEA timeframes, while effectively utilising the required work platforms Support the implementation of standardised administrative organisational systems, policies and procedures

What we're looking for

• Demonstrated experience in an employment service organisation or experience in disability employment, and an understanding of the barriers faced by individuals with disability, mental health or medical conditions in accessing employment.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and manage employment stakeholder relationships.
• Demonstrated experience in an employment service organisation or experience in disability employment, and an understanding of the barriers faced by individuals with disability, mental health or medical conditions in accessing employment.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people and provide relevant and accurate information to stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and prioritise issues, problem solve, generate solutions and work collaboratively to achieve successful outcomes.
• Ability to use technology to effectively undertake a wide range of administrative functions.
• Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with all people to ensure effective relationships.
• Demonstrated well-developed organisational, time management and administrative skills with the ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines.

Social Futures is committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive. We actively encourage applications from key communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTIQSB+ people, and those with lived experience and expertise. We are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage candidates to request reasonable adjustments if needed.

Please read about the role in the Position Description, click here (If you are viewing this advert on SEEK, the position description will be available for review after you click "Apply")

How to Apply:
Please upload an up-to-date resume with your working experience, along with a cover letter showcasing how you align with the role requirements, Social Futures values and why the role is of interest to you.  

For more information about Social Futures please visit our website https://socialfutures.org.au/work-with-us/

For further information about the role, or to request adjustments to the recruitment process please contact Julie Taylor on 04•• ••• 645.

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