Jobs Coach

About the Role

Become a vital member of the Glenorchy community by joining the Glenorchy Jobs Hub team, which is focused on connecting local residents with employment opportunities. We seek a motivated Job Coach who will support individuals through their training, enhance their preparation for careers, and assist their path towards lasting employment.

This impactful role involves providing personalized support to job seekers while fostering strong connections with local employers. You will help construct employment pathways, oversee workforce development programs, and contribute to ensuring successful employment outcomes within the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and nurture effective working relationships with local employers and job seekers.
• Assess and align job seekers to appropriate job vacancies, offering customized employment advice.
• Organize training and workforce development activities tailored to meet the local workforce needs.
• Communicate with employers to grasp their labor requirements and promote the Jobs Hub’s offerings.
• Keep job seeker data accurate and current within the CRM system.
• Deliver ongoing support after placement to both job seekers and employers.
• Partner with the Jobs Hub Coordinator to analyze trends, uncover opportunities, and address community workforce demands.
• Represent the Jobs Hub at various community events, meetings, and networking functions.
• Collaborate closely with local Employment Service Providers to identify and connect suitable candidates with jobs.

Candidate Profile

You should be a community-oriented professional passionate about facilitating others' success. The ideal candidate is proactive, communicates effectively, manages multiple priorities efficiently, and thrives in a dynamic work setting.

Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrated background in recruitment, employment services, or a related sector.
• Strong skills in written and verbal communication, capable of adapting messages for diverse audiences.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities with a track record of meeting objectives and deadlines.
• Well-informed about unemployment issues and effective methods to support job seekers in gaining sustainable employment.
• Flexible, resilient mindset with a solution-oriented attitude, able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Position Specifics

• This is a full-time role, with a 76-hour work fortnight, fixed term until 30 September 2027.

Benefits and Culture

• Glenorchy City Council is recognized as an Employer of Choice, promoting a positive workplace culture with strong dedication to diversity and inclusion.
• Enjoy a scheduled day off every second week for full-time employees.
• Receive 15% superannuation contributions.
• Benefit from annual salary increments.
• Work within an encouraging team environment that values innovation, celebrates achievements, and fosters a fun atmosphere.
• Access continuous training and professional development opportunities.
• Participate in employee wellbeing programs, including access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Your employment will be governed under Glenorchy City Council's Enterprise Agreement 2025.

Community Commitment

The Council aims to maintain a workforce that mirrors the diversity and inclusivity of the local population. It upholds stringent policies prioritizing the safety and welfare of children and young people, with no tolerance for abuse or harm, detailed in the Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy.

Application Process

To be considered, candidates must apply through the official channels and include the following:

• Responses addressing the Key Selection Criteria, demonstrating relevant skills and experience with clear examples.
• A current curriculum vitae (Résumé).
• A cover letter is optional.

Pre-employment checks such as national Police certification, health assessments, and reference verifications will be conducted before employment confirmation.

Applications must be submitted by 8pm on Sunday 26 July 2026. For inquiries regarding the position, contact Carmen Walpole, Coordinator Jobs Hub, at (03) 6216 6800.