Employment Support Consultant

Maxima is a national, profit-for-purpose community-based organisation with vast experience providing employment and disability support services across Australia. We advocate for an inclusive and diverse workforce and support equal employment and learning opportunities for all Australians.Over its 35-year history, Maxima has grown to support 70 communities across the nation including Temporary and Permanent Recruitment, Apprenticeships and Traineeships, First Nations Employment Services and Specialised Employment Services including DES and NDIS. Our combined offering is one of the most extensive not-for-profit recruitment, training and employment services in Australia, all delivered by our dedicated team of over 400 professionals nationwide.Maxima is driven by a desire to reframe whats possible by making a real difference to the lives of those in our local communities.Work with people living with disability, injury or ongoing health conditions, to assist them to remain employed in mainstream employment. You will work closely with our customers to identify their needs to overcome barriers to remaining employed.Work with local employers to assist them to become disability aware, discuss their employees and network to support future vacancies.You will bePassionate about improving the lives of those living with a disability, you will have a customer-centric attitude and the energy to succeed.Your responsibilities will includeSupporting Customers in the workplace to ensure a smooth transition into employment.Identify, implement and maintain person-centred strategies to assist Customers to remain in employment.Liaise with Centrelink, healthcare providers and other community organisations to address areas where further support is required to achieve sustainable employment.Undertake associated administration and record keeping in JobReady Live, job seeker files and the Departments IT database to ensure that files meet relevant guidelines and accreditation requirements.Maintain and strengthen employer relationships as a representative of Maxima.Promote Maxima services to leverage relationships for repeat business.This is a fixed-term, full-time role. The role is located at our Morwell office.We provide full training, and we''ll help you to develop your skills in Employment Services.What will you need to succeed?Demonstrate drive and compassion, working closely with our Customers, inspire them and remain goal orientated to assist them to retain employment.Have previous experience in a similar role, with current working knowledge of ESS and Job Ready Live (JRL).Experience in delivering high levels of customer service in a complex stakeholder environment.Effective intervention strategies to ensure sustainable employment.Demonstrable networks in the community services sector.Experience working one to one with people with disability, injury or health condition.Knowledge of Disability Employment Services (desirable but not essential).You must hold a current drivers license, national police check, working with children check and NDIS worker screening, or be willing to obtain.Our team encourages innovative thinking and a can-do approach to the challenges of this role. Due to the nature of our customers employment support needs, you must be able to work outside of business hours and be based at our various sites on some occasions.At Maxima our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our Employee Work Perks + Benefits are designed to enhance the work-life balance and wellbeing of our staff. This reflects our deep belief that investing in our people strengthens our organisation, enabling us to make a greater impact in the communities we serve.Join a team that invests in you because your success is our success!Salary Sacrifice Packaging: $15,899 salary sacrifice packaging available.Flexibility: Enjoy work-life balance with flexible work arrangements & access to work a 9 day fortnight.Birthday Leave: Enjoy a day of paid leave on your Birthday our gift to celebrate you!Wellbeing Leave: A paid day off every 3 months (pro-rata) to attend personal events and milestones, promoting work-life balance and overall wellbeing.Family Matters: 6 weeks Paid Parental Leave, extended pregnancy & fertility leave provisions, accrual of leave entitlements & continuity of service.Public Holiday Substitution: Swap a public holiday every year for another day that holds significance.Health + Wellbeing: Access to flu vaccination program, Employee Assistance Program, skin check reimbursement & health & wellness reimbursement towards wellbeing related goods & services.Extended Leave Provisions: Purchased leave, First Nations ceremonial & cultural leave, blood donation leave, family & domestic violence leave.Career Growth + Recognition: Continuous training and development, awards and recognition.View our website for more details on what we have to offer and discover your future career and employer!How to ApplyClick Apply Now to complete our online application form and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter.Maxima believes in the strength of a diverse workforce. We welcome applicants who have a disability, identify as First Nations, are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or are members of the LGBTQIA+ community. The life experiences of our employees help us build strong relationships with our customers and enables us to deliver services that benefit all members of our community.If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please call (1300 629 462) or email ***********@maxima.com.au and advise us of your preferred method of communication. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2024-10-26