Job Description
Looking for meaningful work where you can achieve your career and financial goals?
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Employment Coach could be right for you!
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Workskil Australia is a leading employment services provider supporting people of all backgrounds to obtain suitable employment or education opportunities. We strive to overcome non-vocational barriers such as education, employment, housing, health and inclusion, that impact their ability to pursue such opportunities.
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We're seeking a motivated individual who thrives on helping others for a full-time ongoing role based at our Coburg site.
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You'll be supported by a team of coaches, mentors and counsellors. Together, we can make a positive change in the lives of others.
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Kickstart your career with Workskil Australia. We'll provide comprehensive training, and help you achieve a Certificate IV in Community Services after successfully completing probation.
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Key Responsibilities
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Employment Coach is a dynamic and rewarding position. You will play a key role in assisting our customers to set and achieve their goals while meeting the contractual requirements of an employment service provider.
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Your day-to-day can include the following:
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Assisting diverse customers in overcoming personal and professional challenges
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Delivering coaching to improve employability skills, confidence and career planning
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Preparing quality resumes, cover letters and supporting the job application process
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Finding suitable employment opportunities for customers and advocating on their behalfReferring customers to internal and external support for housing, mental health and financial counselling
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Providing additional mentoring and support during the first six months of employment
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Documenting customer information and progress accurately within Workskil Australia and Government systems
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About You
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You'll be a great fit for the team if you have a passion and drive for helping others. You will be self-motivated, inclusive and open-minded, and willing to listen and support without judgement. Additionally, you will be able to demonstrate the following:
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Working independently and as part of a team
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Ability to achieve individual targets and work to clearly defined KPIs
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Robust administration skills and IT literacy, including data entry, Word, Excel and Outlook
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Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
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Meeting a minimum typing speed of 30 words per minute
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Applicants with previous experience in employment services will be highly regarded.
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Benefits
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Attractive Salary: We offer competitive salaries that exceed expectations of a not-for-profit and registered charity.
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Wellbeing Day: Full-time staff enjoy a day off each fortnight while accruing full-time wages, superannuation, and leave entitlements.
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Salary Packaging: Increase your take home pay by making a portion of your salary tax-free while maintaining full superannuation contributions. Up to $15,900 annually.




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Parental Leave: Workskil Australia provides paid parental leave for either parent for 6 weeks, with up to 12 months of leave available.
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Career Progression: Most of our job vacancies are promoted internally before becoming available to the public.
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Leadership Training: We work to develop aspiring leaders and prepare them for future leadership positions within the organisation.
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About Workskil Australia
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Transforming lives is at the heart of our work
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Workskil Australia is a national not-for-profit employment services provider and registered charity committed to building better lives.
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For over 40 years, we've helped individuals find work and achieve sustained financial and social self-reliance.
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Today, we employ more than 780 staff across 50+ locations, and our commitment to improving lives is stronger than ever. Explore our Vision, Mission and Values
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We approach the development of our staff with the same mindset offering, an environment where you can thrive.
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Caring Culture
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At Workskil Australia, you'll be part of a team that encourages growth and holds the wellbeing of colleagues as paramount.
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Diversity & Inclusion
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We strive to include and understand different backgrounds and harness all people's unique talents, perspectives and experiences. View our Diversity Statement.
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Investing in our Teams
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As a not-for-profit, we invest all capital back into the organisation, including supporting the ongoing development and wellbeing of our staff.
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Join our caring and supportive team, where great opportunities await those who strive for success.

📌 Employment Coach Coburg (South Australia)
🏢 Workskil Australia
📍 South Australia