At a Glance
- Tasks: Empower job seekers by coaching and supporting them on their employment journey.
- Company: Join Job Pathways, a purpose-driven organisation making a real impact in Broome.
- Benefits: Enjoy attractive leave entitlements, salary packaging, and health allowances.
- Other info: Be part of a culturally responsive team dedicated to building employment pathways.
- Why this job: Make meaningful change in people's lives while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience with Indigenous Australians and understanding of complex barriers is essential.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Are you passionate about empowering individuals and communities through meaningful employment? Join Job Pathways as an Employment Officer and contribute to real outcomes in the Broome region by supporting job seekers on their employment journey.
About the Role
As a Senior Employment Officer, you’ll work directly with job seekers to help them build the skills and confidence needed to secure and sustain long-term employment. You will develop career pathways, support goal setting, and coach clients through a strengths-based, culturally responsive framework.
Key Responsibilities:
- Case Management: Engage job seekers through strengths-based assessments and facilitate support plans tailored to their employment goals.
- Mentoring & Support: Coach job seekers throughout their journey, including after they commence employment, to help them overcome challenges and stay on track.
- Service Delivery: Maintain accurate records, guide job seekers in meeting reporting requirements, and ensure all tools and practices are current and effective.
- Training & Activities: Assist job seekers in identifying skilling and development opportunities that align with their mutual obligations and career goals.
- Compliance & Reporting: Ensure services align with contractual obligations and internal policies, while providing timely updates to management.
- Cultural Responsiveness: Build respectful, culturally safe relationships with Aboriginal clients, families, and communities.
Qualifications & Experience
Mandatory:
- Experience working with Indigenous Australians and rural/remote communities.
- Understanding of complex barriers facing disadvantaged job seekers.
- Ability to align employment options with labour market needs.
Highly Regarded:
- Certificate IV in Employment Services (or willingness to obtain).
- Experience supporting people with diverse and complex needs (e.g., disability, mental health, homelessness).
What You’ll Need
- Current National Police Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
- WA Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).
Why Join Job Pathways?
- Contribute to meaningful, lasting change in the lives of others.
- Be part of a culturally responsive and supportive team.
- Enjoy career growth in a purpose-driven organisation.
Additional Benefits
- Attractive leave entitlements to support work-life balance in the Kimberley.
- Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay.
- Annual health and wellbeing allowance.
- Confidential Employee Assistance Program.
Job Pathways is committed to creating a workplace where quality, safety, and cultural responsiveness are highly valued. Guided by the values of Courage, Commitment, Care, and Collaboration, our team is united in its mission to build employment pathways.
Job Pathways reserves the right to fill the position prior to the ad closure date should a successful candidate be identified.
Senior Employment Officer – Broome employer: Job-Pathways
Job Pathways is an exceptional employer dedicated to community development and empowering individuals through meaningful projects in Kununurra. With a supportive team environment, attractive leave entitlements, and opportunities for personal growth, employees can thrive while making a positive impact in the local community. Join us to be part of a diverse team that values Courage, Commitment, Care, and Collaboration, all while enjoying the beautiful East Kimberley lifestyle.
