At a Glance
- Tasks: Help people achieve their employment goals and support them on their journey to meaningful work.
- Company: Join MatchWorks, a profit-for-purpose organisation focused on removing barriers to employment.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, salary packaging, extra leave, and discounts at over 450 retailers.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture celebrating diversity and offering excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while building your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and experience in customer service or recruitment.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 73000 $ per year.
Salary: $65,000-$73,000 + Superannuation + NFP salary packaging benefits
Leave Benefits: 13 days personal leave, 10 days wellbeing leave plus 20 days of annual leave.
Employment status: Full Time - Permanent
Hey you! MatchWorks is looking for an Employment Consultant who is passionate about helping people achieve their employment goals and supporting them on their journey to meaningful work. In this role, you’ll build strong relationships with participants, understand their skills, experience, and goals, and provide practical support to help them become job ready and confident in their abilities.
As part of genU we’re a profit-for-purpose organisation. Our focus at MatchWorks is to remove barriers to employment and help job seekers to find meaningful work and support them to sustain employment and build careers. We do this through programs and initiatives including our government-funded Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) and Workforce Australia services.
What you’ll do:
- Work with your participants to understand their strengths and goals to match them with the right employment opportunities
- Bridge the gap between job seekers and local employers by promoting their unique skills and strengths
- Link participants with training, health, and community supports for long-term success
- Support participants to develop practical career plans that unlock their potential and boost confidence
What you’ll bring:
- Highly developed communication skills to provide relevant supports to participants and external stakeholders
- Ability to provide accurate and timely documentation and compliance records in accordance with Workforce Australia requirements
- A collaborative team member who brings professionalism, positivity, and a mature approach to teamwork (You’ll also need an NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module Certificate – but don’t worry, we’ll help guide you through this.)
- Experience in a customer service, recruitment or employment consultancy setting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems
Why you’ll love working at genU/MatchWorks:
- Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax-free plus meal/entertainment benefits
- Extra Leave - 13 days personal leave/10 days wellbeing leave plus your 20 days of annual leave.
- 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.
Employment Consultant – Dandenong 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.
