At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people in finding meaningful employment and build relationships with local employers.
- Company: gforce, a not-for-profit focused on inclusive employment for youth.
- Benefits: Friendly team environment, career growth, and commitment to diversity.
- Other info: Join a progressive workplace that values diversity and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while promoting inclusivity.
- Qualifications: Experience in employment services or disability support, strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
gforce is a not-for-profit provider of the Inclusive Employment Australia program with a focus on supporting young people 25 years and under. With our people-first, individualised approach, gforce empowers individuals to find and maintain meaningful, long-term employment that aligns with their strengths, goals, and personal circumstances. We have been helping to transform the lives of young people in Geelong and Ballarat since 1985.
Designed to create a more inclusive future for people with a disability, injury and/or a health condition, IEA places each person’s unique goals and needs at the heart of the program. Participants will receive personalised support to prepare for, secure and maintain sustainable employment.
gforce is seeking an experienced Employment Consultant to focus on finding employment outcomes for participants by identifying opportunities and securing placements. This role works to achieve sustainable employment outcomes for participants by building and maintaining effective relationships with local employers, pro-actively understanding their resourcing needs and successfully matching candidates to opportunities.
The Role
As an Inclusive Employment Australia Employment Consultant, you will engage with jobseekers to understand their goals, skills, and support needs, developing tailored employment plans and providing pre-employment preparation. You will partner with employers to identify inclusive opportunities and place candidates into meaningful roles, building on your strong relationships within the local Geelong community. You will provide ongoing post-placement support to both participants and employers and assist in facilitating workplace adjustments as needed to ensure success.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have experience in employment services, ideally in Disability Employment Services, or in disability support. You will have strong communication and relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders and have a solutions-focused approach with the ability to motivate others. You’ll be a strong team player, able to prioritise workloads, use initiative and multi-task. You will be self-motivated and have a high level of computer literacy.
We offer a supportive and friendly team environment with a great team that makes a real difference in the communities we serve. We are a diverse, equal opportunity employer building a progressive and innovative workplace and looking for passionate people to continue the great work we do. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, all genders, mature-aged people and people with disability. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for any person who requests it, to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.
Inclusive Employment Australia Consultant in Geelong employer: GForce Recruitment
gforce is an exceptional employer that prioritises community impact and employee well-being, making it a rewarding place to work as a Recruitment Specialist in Geelong. With a strong focus on personal connections and positive outcomes, employees benefit from a supportive team environment, competitive salaries, and unique perks such as additional paid leave during Christmas and paid parental leave. The company fosters growth and inclusivity, ensuring that all team members can thrive while contributing to meaningful change in Southwestern Victoria.
