At a Glance
- Tasks: Empower people with disabilities to achieve meaningful employment and develop essential skills.
- Company: Join genU, a profit-for-purpose organisation making a real social impact.
- Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging, discounts, purchased leave options, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a difference in people's lives while building your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Certificate IV in relevant fields and experience in disability or community services.
The predicted salary is between 76000 - 80000 $ per year.
Location: Wathaurong Country | Ballarat
Salary: $76,000 - $80,000 + Superannuation + NFP Salary Packaging
Employment status: Full Time, Permanent
Job number: 3693
Hey you! We're looking for a passionate and motivated Employment Pathways Practitioner to join our Employment Pathways team. In this rewarding role, you'll empower people with disability to build confidence, develop skills, explore career opportunities and achieve meaningful employment outcomes. At genU, we’re a profit-for-purpose organisation, reinvesting our success back into programs to create real social impact. From disability and aged care support to community-focused initiatives, we’re here to help people live their best lives.
What you’ll do
- Partner with participants to identify and achieve employment-related goals.
- Develop, review and update individualised discovery and employment plans.
- Deliver employment preparation programs, confidence-building activities and skills development supports.
- Provide mentoring and on-the-job coaching in volunteer, work experience and employment settings.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with local employers & identify work experience, volunteering and employment opportunities for participants.
- Connect participants with relevant support services including allied health providers, Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA), Centrelink and other community services.
What you’ll bring
- Minimum Certificate IV in disability, community services, employment services or a related field.
- Strong commitment to inclusion of people with disabilities within the community.
- Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
- Current driver's licence, reliable vehicle and comprehensive car insurance.
- Experience working in disability, community services or employment services.
- Knowledge of the NDIS and broader disability support sector.
Why you’ll love working at genU
- Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax-free plus meal/entertainment benefits.
- Purchased leave options - the ability to buy additional annual leave to support work-life balance and flexibility.
- Discounts - savings at 450+ retailers including Coles, Woolworths & JB Hi-Fi.
- University Study Discount - Enjoy a 25% fee reduction for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.
- Wellbeing support - 24/7 access to a holistic employee assistance program.
- Referral bonus - bring great people with you and be rewarded.
You can view the full position description on the genU careers page.
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Employment Pathways Practitioner in Ballarat employer: genU
At genU, we pride ourselves on being a purpose-driven organisation that values its people and fosters a culture of inclusivity and collaboration. Located in the vibrant cities of Melbourne or Geelong, our National Manager - People & Culture role offers not only competitive salary packages and flexible working arrangements but also a commitment to employee growth through professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment. Join us in making a real social impact while enjoying unique benefits like salary packaging, discounts at major retailers, and access to wellbeing support.
