Employment Consultant- Humanitarian - Paramatta (part-time)

Number Of Positions Available:

1

About Us

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities.  We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better.  It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.  

Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team that's on the fast track to success? Look no further! At Salvation Army Employment Plus (EPlus), we've been transforming lives and businesses since 1998 as a proud member of the Australian Government's Employment Services network. With a track record of working alongside 200,000+ businesses nationwide and helping over half a million Australians secure meaningful employment, our growth knows no bounds.

The Salvation Army EPlus Local is an innovative program designed to support people from Migrant, Refugee and Asylum Seeker backgrounds to find sustainable employment.  

The successful candidate will provide a range of preparatory and job search support activities, as well as brokering employment for each participant of the program through active reverse marketing (advocacy) with local employers. 

About The Role

• Manage the program set up and delivery of EPlus Local Humanitarian Employment program in accordance with pre-determined program goals and KPIs   
• Deliver EPlus Local service model including specialised, personal case management, career coaching and mentoring of each participant; preparing groups of candidates for specific positions in the local labour market; delivering group training sessions to improve communication and employability skills; facilitating job search activities with volunteers at each centre and active reverse marketing of each participant to local employers   
• Identify and engage with local employers and stakeholders to source relevant vacancies, work experience and volunteer opportunities and broker jobs for participants  
• Build relationships with community stakeholders including Workforce Australia, DES and SRSS providers to leverage resources and coordinate services for people seeking asylum  
• Maintain positive communication with key internal TSA staff, officers and volunteers to ensure access for participants to wider services and support
• Cooperate with other EPlus and Salvation Army staff to plan and deliver an effective service, including management of initial assessment and referral processes 
• Maintain regular, pro-active contact with all participants including weekly post-placement support for at least 12 weeks following placement 
• Regular travel between Parramatta, Auburn, Liverpool and St Mary's and Merrylands will be required, a valid driver’s licence is preferred for this position, however public transport is available to sites.

 We currently have one permanent, part-time positions available. Hours can be negotiated.

About You

• Candidates with experience speaking Tamil or Sinhala languages are desirable
• Candidates from refugee or asylum seeker backgrounds are encouraged to apply
• Have the ability to relate and interact with individuals with complex barriers 
•  Experience in community or social work, or frontline employment service delivery with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) job seekers with complex barriers to employment, including delivery of both group activities and individual coaching / case management will be viewed favourably
• Confident ability to engage with employers, source vacancies and broker employment for candidates – (advocacy for our clients is a big part of what we do)
• Ability to act on own initiative and follow policy guidelines 
• Are you a self-driven, motivated person who can work autonomously and achieve set goals? 
• Have strong administration skills, chasing goals and communicating with wide range of people 
• Comfortable with having  KPIs and targets set

What We Offer:

• Enjoy generous tax-free salary packaging benefits 
• Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport 
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme 
• Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks 
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Ongoing training and development 

A current Working with Children Check or relevant state equivalent is a mandatory requirement for this position. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a police check, it is not mandatory to have a clear criminal history. 

For recruitment enquiries, or if you require an adjustment in the recruitment process – please email Hayley Gale from EPlus’ Talent Acquisition team via employmentpluscareers@salvationarmy.org.au.

Please note that applications will not be accepted via email. 

Employment Plus is an equal employment opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage and candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds. We provide an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of our people. Employment Plus is a child safe organisation that is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of children and young people and protecting them from harm. 
 
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration. 

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration