At a Glance
- Tasks: Support participants in finding sustainable employment and build relationships with local employers.
- Company: Bamara, a First Nation’s organisation dedicated to community engagement and support.
- Benefits: Generous salary, bonus leave, birthday leave, and discounts on leading brands.
- Other info: Opportunities for upskilling and a supportive, inclusive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives by helping them achieve their employment goals.
- Qualifications: Experience in employment services or customer service, strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
We bring years of experience and authentic engagement in regional, remote, and urban locations to our services.
Bamara has long history of working respectfully alongside communities and the people who live in them assisting and supporting community and individual goal achievement.
Bamara footprint extends across New South Wales, the Northern Territory, and Queensland.
Our focus is on building individual and community capacity and prosperity through the design and delivery of projects, programs and initiatives underpinned by Australian government (state and federal) funding.
Culture and Community
Bamara is a First Nation’s organisation, all staff are expected to participate in connection with community, respect relationships and apply this respect to each participant we work with across all diverse cultural backgrounds
Salary and Benefits
- 3 days bonus leave during the Christmas/New Year period
- Birthday leave
- Yearly Flu shot
- Retail and Entertainment discounts acrossleading brands through Flare Benefits program
- Opportunities to upskill with qualifications in Community Services
- Employee Assistance program for staff and their immediate families
- Access to our wellness partner program with C-5
- First Nations Perspective training
- Rewards and recognition program
About the role
As a Job Placement Officer, you will play an important role in supporting Workforce Australia participants to move into sustainable employment.
You will work closely with Job Mentors, participants and employers to identify suitable employment opportunities, promote participants to employers and support successful job placements.
About Bamara
We bring years of experience and authentic engagement in regional, remote, and urban locations to our services.
Bamara has long history of working respectfully alongside communities and the people who live in them assisting and supporting community and individual goal achievement.
Bamara footprint extends across New South Wales, the Northern Territory, and Queensland.
Our focus is on building individual and community capacity and prosperity through the design and delivery of projects, programs and initiatives underpinned by Australian government (state and federal) funding.
Culture and Community
Bamara is a First Nation’s organisation, all staff are expected to participate in connection with community, respect relationships and apply this respect to each participant we work with across all diverse cultural backgrounds
Salary and Benefits
- Generous salary
- 3 days bonus leave during the Christmas/New Year period
- Birthday leave
- Yearly Flu shot
- Retail and Entertainment discounts acrossleading brands through Flare Benefits program
- Opportunities to upskill with qualifications in Community Services
- Employee Assistance program for staff and their immediate families
- Access to our wellness partner program with C-5
- First Nations Perspective training
- Rewards and recognition program
About the role
As a Job Placement Officer, you will play an important role in supporting Workforce Australia participants to move into sustainable employment.
You will work closely with Job Mentors, participants and employers to identify suitable employment opportunities, promote participants to employers and support successful job placements.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify suitable employment opportunities for a participant.
- Work closely with Job Mentors to understand participant skills, experience, interests and employment goals.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with local employers.
- Undertake employer engagement and reverse marketing activities to identify potential employment opportunities.
- Promote and advocate for participants to prospective employers.
- Match participants with suitable vacancies based on their skills, experience and employment goals.
- Assist participants with applications, resumes, interviews and other job-search activities where required.
- Coordinate and support interviews, job offers and employment commencements.
- Maintain accurate participant and employer records.
- Monitor employment outcomes and follow up withemployersafter placement.
- Work collaboratively with the wider Workforce Australia team to achieve employment and performance targets.
- Maintain a strong understanding of local labour market opportunities and employer needs.
- Ensure all activities are completed in accordance with Workforce Australia requirements, policies and procedures.
Skills and Experience
- Experience in employment services, recruitment, sales, customer service or a similar people-focused environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to build rapport with participants and employers from diverse backgrounds.
- Confidence engaging with employers and promoting participants.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- The ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a team.
- A solutions-focused and proactive approach.
- Strong computer and administration skills.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- A commitment to providing culturally respectful and inclusive services.
- Able to obtain a standard strength my ID.
- Able to pass a police check.
- Valid WWCC - Blue Card.
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Job Placement Officer employer: Bamara
Bamara is an exceptional employer that prioritises community engagement and individual growth, making it a rewarding place to work as a Job Placement Officer. With generous benefits such as bonus leave during the festive season, opportunities for professional development in Community Services, and a strong commitment to cultural respect, employees thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment. Located across New South Wales, the Northern Territory, and Queensland, Bamara offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a collaborative work culture.
