Employment Consultant - Groote Eylandt

GEBIE RAES is looking for an Employment Consultant to assist our team deliver case management services. An Employment Consultant is the first point of contact for all participants/Jobseekers engaging in the GEBIE Remote Australia Employment Service and is required to provide a high standard of tailored service delivery. An Employment Consultant works as part of a team in partnership with remote Jobseekers to support the development of vocational and non-vocational skills required to assist in building on work readiness to access and retain employment. Using a strengths-based approach to case management services an Employment Consultant will assist Jobseekers to build on their existing capacity, improve wellbeing and support improved participation to prepare for and obtain employment.

Selection Criteria

You will need to be able to demonstrate the following: 

• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and issues affecting First Nations people in remote contemporary Australian society.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering services to a high standard in a cross-cultural environment.
• Knowledge of and experience working with clients who manage complex barriers to participation and employment including disability, alcohol and other drug dependencies, homelessness, domestic violence, and psychological disorders.
• Excellent communication (written and oral), interpersonal and negotiation skills, including the ability to engage disadvantaged Jobseekers.
• Proven experience in working to meet KPI’s and demonstrate an understanding of accountability to external funding bodies and government departments.    

Essential:

• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and issues affecting First Nations people in contemporary Australian society
• Experience and or willingness to learn and utilise the ESCN system and develop knowledge and understanding of The GEBIE Remote Australia Employment Service
• Demonstrated experience in working as part of a team to achieve outcomes.
• A working with children clearance (Ochre card) or ability to obtain one; and agree to an NT Police Criminal History check.
• Ability to obtain a MyGov ID.
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to a high standard of service delivery within a team.
• Sound administration skills and experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Full manual drivers’ license.

As part of this role GEBIE Remote Australia Employment Service offers:

• Laptop
• HTA - $6000 p.a.
• Salary Sacrifice $15700
• Annual leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Christmas Shutdown including public holidays, 3 days after 6 months service & 5 days after 12 months service.
• Morning tea and lunch provided everyday
• Uniform/PPE
• On Country Trips
• Accommodation option with this role

next steps

If you are interested, further details can be obtained by contacting Felicity Taglianut by telephone on 0448 990 827.

Applications, including a cover letter addressing the essential selection criteria with a current resume should be submitted via the "Apply Now" button.