Employment Consultant - Inclusive Employment Australia Merrylands & ParramattaFull-time Permanent Entry LevelPosted 01 Sep ****DescriptionInclusive Employment Australia - Employment ConsultantMerrylands & ParramattaGlobal Skills has recently been awarded contracts to deliver the Australian Government's Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) program in Central Western Sydney, Fairfield, Macarthur, Northern Sydney and Outer Western Sydney regions.
The contracts were awarded following a tender carried out by the Department of Social Services and delivery of the program commenced on 1 November ****.IEA replaced Disability Employment Services; a program Global Skills has been delivering since ****.
Designed to create a more inclusive future for people with a disability, injury and/or a health condition, IEA places each person's unique goals and needs at the heart of the program.
Participants will receive personalised support to prepare for, secure and maintain meaningful employment.We are looking for an Employment Consultant to work at our Merrylands and Parramatta sites.About the jobProvide and arrange customised, person-centred support to a diverse caseload of participants, including the development and implementation of personalised job plans, resume and career guidance, interview preparation and workshops, referral to training and complimentary services to support work preparation and job placement.Build positive relationships with employers for brokering or sustaining employmentEnsuring performance benchmarks are achievedEnsure compliance with National Standards for Disability Services, ISO *****:****/RFFR accreditation and other quality initiatives and compliance requirementsAdhere to WHS policies, all Information Security and Privacy requirements, understand,



and apply Deed and guideline requirementsSelection CriteriaExperience in disability or employment services and/or an ability to build rapport with people from diverse backgrounds specifically persons with a disability, injury or illnessPreferably hold qualifications in Employment, Community or Disability services or a related/higher level qualificationPossess exceptional communication skills and a passion for helping others and making a differenceShare our commitment to providing the highest standard of customer service and collaboration with key stakeholdersHave an understanding of the local labour market, career and training opportunitiesHave experience working to deadlines and/or KPIsPossess strong administration skills and IT literacyBe willing to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Working with Children Check and other checks as deemed necessaryBe eligible to work in AustraliaHave a full driver's licence, valuable driving record and be willing to travel as requiredWorking at Global SkillsGlobal Skills prides itself on being a supportive and inclusive employer and actively encourages applications from People with a Disability, Lived Experience, candidates from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, First Nations and from the LGBTQIA+ community.Our workplace diversity supports our business innovation and success.
We welcome candidates of all abilities and are committed to providing a supportive and accessible workplace.
If you require any accommodations during the application process or while working with us,



please let us know how we can support you.We provide ongoing training to our employees, ensuring they have the knowledge and skills to support inclusivity and diversity in the workplace.Our employees benefit from:A highly competitive salary and conditionsEmployment with a highly reputable organisation, where staff benefit from an established management team who prioritise staff growth, progression and active engagement in our organisationStaff Development - full access to the Nesa Academy, internal mentoring & external training opportunities e.g. Mental Health First Aid CertificateAn annual staff development allowance to strengthen skills, qualifications and opportunities for progressionEmployee Assistance Program to support your wellbeingA paid day off for your birthdayOne-week additional annual leave per year for staff with over 5 years of serviceEmployee Discount Program with a variety of leading retailers including Woolworths, Uber Eats, Event CinemasCompany OverviewGlobal Skills opened its doors in **** and has steadily grown into a network of employment service offices across the Greater Sydney and Central Coast regions.
For over three decades we have proudly served and connected tens of thousands of job seekers across Greater Sydney and the Central Coast with a diverse range of employers who are committed to build their workforce from within their local communities.
Now operating in 24 locations, Global Skills has built a reputation as a strong performing and collaborative provider across a number of core programs including Workforce Australia, inclusive of Transition to Work and Career Transition Assistance and Disability Employment Services.
With now over 200 staff employed, Global Skills is delivering on our mission to provide innovative employment services that make a 'world of difference' to our communities.
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