Employment Consultant - Braddon

About Us

The Salvation Army is a Christian organization and one of Australia's most trusted charities, dedicated to creating positive change and transforming lives. We provide essential support and opportunities during personal and national challenges.

Employment Plus (EPlus), a branch of The Salvation Army, has been assisting over half a million Australians secure jobs since 1998 through the Australian Government's Employment Services program. We collaborate with more than 200,000 businesses nationwide and foster a culture based on high performance and results-driven approaches.

Role Overview

Located at our Braddon office, the role involves assisting Workforce Australia program participants to eliminate employment barriers and smoothly enter the job market. Key responsibilities include:

• Handling a substantial caseload of job seekers
• Engaging actively with job-ready candidates to achieve long-term employment, including employer outreach
• Identifying and addressing obstacles affecting job readiness
• Equipping participants with necessary confidence and tools for workforce entry
• Applying problem-solving abilities and maintaining resilience to enhance employment success

Candidate Profile

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Self-motivated and reliable with a passion for problem-solving and delivering meaningful results
• Adaptability to dynamic and challenging environments
• Proven track record of meeting and surpassing business KPIs and targets
• Proficiency with computers, especially MS Office

Benefits

• Option of a nine-day fortnight or an accrued day off every four weeks
• Tax-free salary packaging benefits
• Discounts on health and fitness programs via Fitness Passport
• Ability to purchase up to eight weeks of additional leave annually
• Generous parental leave of 12 weeks
• Up to five paid days each year to support Salvation Army programs
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Continuous opportunities for training and professional development

Additional Information

Industry experience is not mandatory. Many successful team members come from retail or hospitality and bring valuable mentoring skills. This is an excellent opportunity to change careers and enjoy improved work-life balance.

A current Working with Children Check or equivalent is required. Successful candidates will undergo a police check, though a clean record is not mandatory. Vaccination proof may also be required depending on the role.

We foster an inclusive, diverse, and child-safe working environment and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as culturally diverse backgrounds.

Contact for recruitment inquiries is via the official channel; applications by email are not accepted.