Employment Consultant - Epping

About The Salvation Army and Employment Plus

The Salvation Army is a Christian organization and one of Australia's largest and most respected charities, dedicated to transforming lives through compassionate support and opportunity. Employment Plus (EPlus) has been part of the Australian Government's Employment Services network since 1998, helping extensively to connect job seekers with employment. Our team has successfully assisted over half a million Australians and collaborated with more than 200,000 businesses nationwide.

At Employment Plus, we foster a performance-driven, forward-thinking culture aimed at exceeding targets while maintaining a commitment to helping people gain employment.

Role Overview

Based at our Epping location, this position involves supporting participants in the Workforce Australia program by helping them overcome employment barriers and transit smoothly into the workforce.

Responsibilities

• Manage a substantial caseload of job seekers actively seeking work.
• Engage with job-ready candidates to help secure sustainable employment outcomes, including promoting their capabilities to employers.
• Identify and address individual obstacles that prevent candidates from being ready for employment.
• Equip participants with skills and confidence needed to enter the workforce successfully.
• Apply resilience and problem-solving abilities to optimize employment results.

Candidate Profile

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and proactive in pursuing positive outcomes and resolutions.
• Adaptable and quick-thinking in the face of challenges and changing circumstances.
• Proven track record in meeting and exceeding business key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office applications is essential.

Benefits

• Competitive wages above the award plus superannuation and allowances.
• Access to generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 annually (applicable to casual employees as well).
• Meal and entertainment salary packaging concessions up to $2,650 yearly.
• Eligibility for relocation allowances through salary packaging.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Novated car leasing availability.
• Learning and development programs to support career growth.
• Scholarships offered through Eva Burrows College.
• Options for supported study.
• Comprehensive employee assistance program for wellbeing support.
• Opportunities for career progression and transfers nationwide.
• Engagement with an organization committed to social and environmental impact.

Additional Information

Applicants must undergo a National Criminal History Check and hold a current Working with Children Check to be eligible.
We actively promote diversity and inclusivity in the recruitment process and encourage people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants, to apply.
The Salvation Army values integrity, compassion, respect, diversity, and collaboration, fostering an inclusive and safe workplace environment.