Job Type: Full-time

First Nations Employment Engagement Specialist

n Employment | Blacktown | Ongoing - Full time

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- Full-Time Ongoing position, based at our Blacktown officen
- We are seeking applications for a First Nations Employment Engagement Specilaist from candidates who identify as being from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent pursuant to the exemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act1977 (ADA) granted by Anti-Discrimination NSW to AMES Australia.n
- Annual salary is $87,354 + 12% supern
- Other benefits include:n
- Regular performance feedback and performance review processn
- Supportive environment and caring work culture with work/life balancen
- Cultural Diversityn
- Salary packaging (Full FBT employer) including: superannuation, Novated Leases, laptops, mobile phones, professional development, subscriptions and memberships, and briefcasesn
- Flare Employee Discounts Programn
- 17.5% Annual Leave Loadingn
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)n

n AMES Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands and waters where we live and work. We pay respect to the irelders past, present and emerging.

n *AMES Australia offers cultural, ceremonial, and representative leave to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees in observing significant cultural practices, attending community meetings and ceremonies, and fulfilling official duties with the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria.

n About the role:

n We are seeking applications for Employer Engagement Specialist from candidates who identify as being from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent pursuant to the exemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act1977 (ADA) granted by Anti-Discrimination NSW to AMES Australia.

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you will connect and develop a pipeline of on-going partnerships with employers and other stakeholders to encourage them to list their employment opportunities with AMES Australia. Employment opportunities would need to be suited to either/or IEA and WA clients to maximise a sustainable employment outcome. This position could also develop connections with external agencies/providers such as NDIS, medical providers, support agencies and specialist equipment providers.

n To be considered for this role, you will be able to demonstrate the following key selection criteria:

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- Minimum Diploma in Commerce, Arts, Business or Social Sciences; AND/OR Minimum 3 years' business development, sales & marketing experiencen
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the local Aboriginal community and knowledge of the Aboriginal concept of social and emotional well-being, culture and wisdomn
- A working knowledge and understanding of employment support services, specifically in the disability sector, with refugee and asylum seeker cohorts, and/or First Nations clients, and a comprehensive understanding of the changes IEA and WA clients facen
- Demonstrated knowledge of labour market trendsn
- Demonstrated record of success in placement of job seekers into employment or experience in a similar rolen
- Demonstrated ability to provide comprehensive job seeker assessment, identifying barriers to employment and preparing individual career or job plansn
- Proven ability to motivate clients, and advocate and negotiate on their behalfn




- Proven experience successfully working in and leading a small cohesive team to achieve team targets/resultsn
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to build and maintain rapport with stakeholders across different areas of responsibilityn
- Demonstrated personal integrity and respect for confidential informationn
- Excellent time management and organisational skills, self-organised and methodical, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlinesn
- High level of initiative and ability to work independentlyn
- Flexibility and ability to adapt in a dynamic environmentn
- NDIS Comprehension and familiarityn
- Broad understanding in supporting Clients with specific barriers towards employment outcomen
- Understanding of utilities/equipment to support Clients in employment settingn
- Elevated influencing and direct/reverse marketing skills to broaden employment opportunities for IEA Clientsn

n About us

n AMES Australia is a statutory authority which specialises in the delivery of education, training, employment, settlement and community services to a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) client base.

n AMES Australia is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

n AMES Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory police check and provision of a current Working with Children Check (where required for position).

n AMES Australia's Values are: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership, Human Rights.

📌 First Nations Employment Engagement Specialist (Sydney)
🏢 Ames Australia
📍 Sydney