Employment Consultant - Youth Focused

About The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army Australia is a prominent Christian organization known for its charitable work across the country. With a mission to create transformative positive impacts, they support individuals during difficult personal times and national crises by providing safety, community, and opportunities.

Role Overview

We are seeking a full-time Employment Consultant to join the Inclusive Employment Australia program. This position is based in Ipswich, Queensland, targeting support for early school leavers in Ipswich and Logan regions through a school-centric approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish meaningful and encouraging relationships with young people leaving school early.
• Collaborate closely with schools and the Community Engagement Coordinator to strengthen partnerships.
• Assist youth with resume writing, job applications, and interview preparation.
• Engage local businesses to identify and advocate for employment opportunities suitable for participants.
• Provide continued support after placement to ensure job retention and success.
• Refer clients to suitable training programs, allied health professionals, and community resources.
• Maintain accurate and detailed client records to guarantee quality service delivery.

Candidate Profile

• Passionate about working with young people and capable of driving positive change.
• Experienced employment consultants seeking a youth-focused role or professionals from youth work or community development backgrounds ready to transition into employment services.
• Strong customer engagement abilities complemented by effective administrative skills.
• Insightful understanding of challenges faced by young people today.
• Beneficial but not mandatory to have existing networks in Ipswich and Logan areas.

Additional requirements include excellent communication skills, resilience, organizational prowess, and the ability to maintain composure under pressure. A driver's license and personal vehicle are necessary for travel between various sites.

Benefits

• Attractive salary packaging allowing up to $15,900 tax-free benefits plus $2,650 for meal and entertainment.
• Flexible work hours spread over a 9-day fortnight or ability to accrue monthly rostered days off.
• Comprehensive training programs and ongoing professional growth opportunities.
• Discounted memberships for fitness, health insurance, and various retail outlets.
• Options for purchasing additional leave and eligibility for 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Up to 5 days of paid leave for volunteering within Salvation Army initiatives.
• Access to free counseling and wellbeing support services.
• Clear pathways for long-term career advancement within Employment Plus and the wider Salvation Army network.

Additional Information

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer embracing diversity and inclusivity, welcoming applications from all cultural, linguistic, and identity backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The organization operates as a child safe entity requiring successful candidates to undergo Working with Children Checks and National Police Checks prior to commencement.

Values upheld within the workplace include Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration, all of which guide the organization’s work environment and service delivery.