Reporting Structure The Employment Officer (EO) will be directly responsible to the Jobnet Coordinator on a day-to-day

Position Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

1. Department of Human Services (DHS) Disability Services Employment Screening Clearance.
2. Department of Human Services (DHS) Child-related Employment Screening Clearance (before 1 July
3. 2019)/ Working with Children Check (from 1 July 2019).
4. Valid Working Visa (If applicable).
5. First Aid Certificate.
6. Maintain valid Driver’s Licence.

Desirable

1. Child safe workplace.
2. Completion or willingness to complete a Certificate III in Disability Work.
3. Demonstrated experience in provision of direct services to people with a disability/disadvantage.

Personal Abilities/Skills/Knowledge required
1. Commitment to the welfare, rights and personal development of people with a disability.
2. Highly developed communication skills with clients, caregivers and colleagues.
3. Ability to demonstrate and maintain high levels of professionalism, integrity and ethics.
4. Reliable and punctual.
5. Self-motivated, innovative and positive.
6. High level of interpersonal skills and conflict resolution.
7. Ability to develop extensive personal and professional networks.
8. Skills in research, evaluation and planning.
9. Effective report writing.
10. Excellent organisational and time management skills.
11. Highly developed written and verbal communication skill.

Areas of responsibility
1. The Employment Officers will participate in the basic planning, implementation and monitoring of specific Programs.




- Implementing programs, participating in activities and supporting participants to achieve predetermined goals established by the Senior Employment Officers and/or Jobnet Coordinator in conjunction client’s families/carers
- Assisting with the planning and development of the Programs based on client interests, abilities and pre-determined goals within a group or on an individual basis.

- The Employment Officers support people with a disability to have greater control and influence over decisions that affect their quality of life

- Implementing purposeful programs that meet individual needs and provide opportunities for decision-making and choice
- Supporting participants to develop skills, gain experience and confidence in undertaking the requirements of their role in order to obtain longevity in their employment
- Providing practical support and encouragement to assist individuals and groups to participate in and enjoy the options provided to the best of their ability

- Employment Officers should assist in the development of positive community attitudes towards people with a disability





- Encouraging the inclusion of people with a disability in all aspects of community life
- Increasing community awareness by providing informal verbal information to community groups and agencies and by demonstrating positive attitudes and behaviours

- Promoting the rights, needs and potential of people with a disability
- Supporting clients to establish personal links with community members, activities and places.

Performance will be measured with KPIs around the following:
1. Job Placements – Achieving a minimum number of Job Placements.
2. Job Search – Making contacts with a suitable number of employers to meet KPI1.
3. Case Review – Completing case reviews with your Jobnet Coordinator as determined.
4. Outcome claims – Ensuring all documentation and evidence is forwarded on or before the required date.
5. File Management – Ensuring that each jobseeker file is maintained according to procedures and that all evidence is found in the file.
6. Quality Case Management – Ensuring all case notes, contacts, documentation are completed in the specified time periods and jobseeker documents are up-to-date.
7. Communication – Responding to any correspondence and/or reasonable requests directed to you via verbal or written instruction.

Are you a vibrant and experienced person and you feel this opportunity is for you? We would love to hear from you. Submit your application now. Send your cover letter and resume to [email protected] or contact [0412 121 297](tel:0412 121 297) for a confidential discussion.

📌 Employment Officer (Disability Employment Services) (Adelaide)
🏢 Possible Consulting
📍 Adelaide