Employment Consultant - Preston, Victoria

About The Salvation Army Employment Plus

The Salvation Army is a Christian organization and one of Australia's largest and most respected charities, committed to positively transforming lives. Since 1998, Employment Plus has assisted over half a million Australians to obtain employment through partnerships with more than 200,000 businesses. Operating with a results-driven culture, this not-for-profit competes in a dynamic environment aiming to exceed performance targets.

Role Overview

Based at the Preston location, this position involves supporting participants of the Workforce Australia program in overcoming barriers and transitioning effectively into employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a substantial caseload of job seekers.
• Engage actively with candidates who are ready for work to achieve sustainable employment outcomes, including employer reverse marketing.
• Identify and address obstacles that prevent job readiness.
• Equip participants with necessary skills and confidence to enter the workforce.
• Utilize problem-solving capabilities and resilience to maximize employment success rates.

Candidate Attributes and Qualifications

• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and reliable, with the ability to produce meaningful results and solve problems.
• Flexible thinker capable of adapting to challenging and evolving situations.
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding business KPIs and targets.
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office suite.

Previous industry-specific experience is not a requirement. Successful candidates often come from customer-facing backgrounds such as retail or hospitality, bringing valuable mentoring skills.

Benefits and Conditions

• One accrued day off every four weeks.
• Advantageous tax-free salary packaging options.
• Discounted access to health and fitness programs via Fitness Passport.
• Up to eight weeks of annual leave available through a purchase leave scheme.
• Generous parental leave provision of 12 weeks.
• Five paid days annually to participate in Salvation Army programs.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities.

Additional Information and Requirements

• One vacancy available for this role.
• A current Working with Children Check or equivalent state clearance is mandatory.
• Police checks will be conducted; however, a clean criminal record is not mandatory.
• The organization values diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunities, encouraging applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as well as candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds.
• This position is part of a child safe organization dedicated to safeguarding children and young people.