Posted: 18/10/2024

Closing Date: 27/10/2024

Job Type: Contract

Location: Portland, 35 Bentinck

Job Category: Community Services and Development

Who is are-able?
We have been deeply embedded in local communities for over three decades, transforming lives and fostering connections as WDEA Works. We are embarking on an extraordinary journey, introducing a new identity, are-able, a new name with the same great support.
are-able, built on the solid foundation established by WDEA Works, continues to provide diverse services for the unique needs of individuals, businesses, and communities. We are unwavering in our commitment to 'do more for more people in more communities'. are-able is dedicated to breaking barriers, challenging stereotypes, and creating an environment where all individual's abilities are not just acknowledged but deeply valued and nurtured. We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and we are looking for employees who share these values and can contribute to our inclusive work environment.
Why choose to work with are-able?
are-able has been recognised as a Winner of The Australian Business Award for Employer of Choice. We promote a positive team culture underpinned by the values of respect, empathy, integrity, and innovation. We look for employees with a genuine passion for those in need who can participate in our high-performing culture.
In return for your valued contribution, we offer:

• Ongoing training and professional development
• Family-friendly organisational culture with true work-life balance
• Attractive salary packaging
• Me Days – 4 additional leave days per year
• Gifted leave over the Christmas holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company-issued laptops and mobile phones
• Use of fleet cars - no need to use your own car or to pay tax on a company car

This role is suited to someone who enjoys a fast-paced, target driven workplace where no two days are the same.
It is both a challenging and highly rewarding work environment perfect for people who have come from a customer-focused sector and are looking for the stability of a full-time role with regular hours.
About the Role
are-able is a community-focused not-for-profit organisation looking for a Workforce Australia Employment Consultant to work out of their Portland office.
As an Employment Consultant, your role is to help provide direct employment mentoring to Workforce Australia Services participants with the aim of sustainable employment. You will be provided with a comprehensive induction and training to help you in this role.
In an average week you will:

• Work with jobseekers to uncover their interests, passions and skills. Help them build their confidence, undertake additional training to become job ready to apply for suitable roles.
• Provide post-placement support to jobseekers who have found employment, provide support mechanisms to ensure they thrive in the workplace.
• Develop relationships with local businesses, organisations and participants. Approach local employers on behalf of jobseekers; confidence in proactively promoting our organisation and our jobseekers is key.
• Assist participants to commence activities quickly to improve foundation and employability skills such as the ability to work in a team, communication skills, digital skills, motivation, and reliability
• Maintain accurate records including detailed file notes and job plans
• Feel the thrill of helping someone find an employment opportunity that will change their life

You will receive full training to help you gain all the knowledge and skills required to become an Employment Consultant, however, there are a few skills that great Employment Consultant's possess:

• They are engaging and a people-person, keen to learn more about others and have a knack for making others feel comfortable in their presence
• They are resilient, things don’t always go to plan – when this happens, they are able to put challenges aside and keep moving forward
• They are confident and happy to go out and meet with employers to advocate for jobseekers
• They understand performance framework – this role does have targets which are required to be met and hopefully exceeded
• They have solid administration skills, computer literate and have a strong attention to detail
• They’re innovative and will engage with local employers, creating job opportunities that may not have otherwise existed
• They have great customer service skills are have a motivating personality to inspire participants to find work
• They’re a team player. Yes, you’ve got your own targets, however successful Employment Consultants look out for one another, they share ideas and understand that the end goal is to find employment for all jobseekers

The Feel-Good Parts
If you’ve read this far then you already know that are-able is a community-focused not-for-profit organisation, but what does that mean?
At are-able, the profits the organisation generates go back into the communities we serve. We give back through the are-able Foundation, donations and sponsorships, we genuinely believe in supporting our community. Since the beginning of the are-able Foundation in 2004, we have given back over $1 million dollars to various groups.
are-able is also a values-driven organisation, led by the following values:
Integrity - Our clients trust us. We owe them honesty and transparency. Every person who comes to are-able deserves to be treated in a fair and objective way. We’re accountable for our actions and we follow through.
Respect - Each person we work with is worthy and should be seen in a unique context. Diversity shows us new ways to build on a person’s strength.
Empathy - Everyone experiences life differently. Relating to each other helps us understand someone else’s perspective so we can create solutions for individuals. We’re accountable for our actions and we follow through.
Innovation - How can we make someone’s life better? Using new ideas can solve challenges of all sizes and levels. A little innovation might have a big impact for a client.
Are-able supports an inclusive approach in the workplace and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people.
To obtain a Position Description, please click on the link on our careers page, or for more information contact Kathryn Parsons | Site Manager | 0418 896 999.