Career Consultant - Inclusive Employment Australia

OCTEC is proud to be a provider of the current Inclusive Employment Australia service, delivering an inspiring new program to a wide range of people with disability.

OCTEC Limited is a community organisation that has delivered high quality employment, training, advocacy and youth services for 49 years.

We are currently seeking Career Consultants(Indigenous Candidates are encouraged to apply) to join our team in Sunraysia based at our Mildura office, and also delivering services to outreach locations in Ouyen, Merbein and Red Cliffs.

So if you're energetic and passionate about creating employment opportunities for people with an injury, illness or disability, this could be the role for you!

No experience necessary, however a passion for helping people and a willingness to learn, adapt and think 'outside the box' are essential.

OCTEC celebrates diversity and sees this as an essential element of quality servicing.

What the role will entail

- Understanding and supporting clients who have barriers to employment, e.g. mental and physical disabilities, to develop and achieve employment goals.
- Contacting potential employers to create and source employment opportunities for clients.
- Assisting clients to identify their skills, abilities and past experiences that are transferrable to sustainable employment.
- Assisting clients to up-skill and seek pathways to employment by referring them to appropriate vocational and non-vocational services.
- Providing excellent customer service to clients, employers and stakeholders.




- Building rapport and lasting relationships with employers/stakeholders, e.g. training service providers.
- Working with clients to monitor and manage their job searching efforts to meet mutual obligation requirements with Centrelink.
- Maintaining client records with a high level of accuracy and detail.
- Working in a team to achieve a common goal.

What we are looking for in you

- Passionate about achieving sustainable outcomes for clients and employers/ stakeholders/ local communities.
- High level of time management, critical thinking, attention to detail and administration skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, in a fast-paced environment.
- Outstanding communication skills and positive attitude.

What we can offer you

- Rewarding and supportive team culture.
- Company car for work and personal use.
- Tax free FBT component of your salary (non-for-profit salary packaging).
- Employment Assistance Program.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Ongoing training and support to excel in your role.

OCTEC requires all applicants to provide the following documents as part of their application: current National Police Check, current Working with Children Check (or equivalent such as a Working with Vulnerable People check), and proof of valid right to work in Australia. Applicants will not proceed to the interview stage of the recruitment process without meeting these requirements.

For more information about OCTEC, you can visit:
https://octec.org.au/year-in-reviews/

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📌 Career Consultant - Inclusive Employment Australia (Mildura)
🏢 OCTEC
📍 Mildura