Main characteristics
- Location
- Phillip, Australian Capital Territory
- Company
- The Salvation Army
- Salary
- Great pay & salary packaging benefits
- Employment type
- Full time
- Category
- Call Centre & Customer Service
Job summary
At the Salvation Army Employment Plus (EPlus), we've worked with over 200,000 businesses across Australia and seen well over half a million Australians successfully placed in employment. We don't ever see a job, as just a job. We see a job as an opportunity for a better, more secure, more stable and empowered life.About the opportunity
Plain and simple, each day you get to start and finish your day by making a difference!
Primarily based at our Woden site and assisting out outreach locations, your role will be working with participants in the Disability Employment Services program to assist them to overcome barriers to employment and successfully transition into the workforce.
In a day, your role will include conducting appointments, creating goals and referring to both internal and external services for support and training, marketing and referring to employment opportunities, providing post placement support and much more! The best part about the role is you get to support the participant along their journey and share in the positivity that employment brings.
About you
We want you to be passionate about helping your community while representing The Salvation ArmyAbility to overcome objections and break down barriers that exist for people living with a disability
A strong ability to problem-solve and communicate to a wide variety of stakeholders
Demonstrated experience in achieving and exceeding business targets and KPIs
Comfortable operating under a government framework and making decisions in accordance with Department guidelines
Industry experience is not essential, our most successful employees come from customer facing backgrounds such as retail and hospitality and have the life skills to provide mentoring and support. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a new career and be truly rewarded (and get your weekends back)!
What we offer:
An opportunity for a 9-day fortnight or an accrued day off every 4 weeks
Enjoy generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
Employee Assistance Program
Ongoing training and development
If the above sounds like you, apply today and complete the online application including a cover letter addressing the above requirements.
A current Working with Children Check or relevant state equivalent is a mandatory requirement for this position. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a police check, it is not mandatory to have a clear criminal history.
The Salvation Army requires all employees and volunteers to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our community. We also adhere to all current and future health directives that affect our employees. Please consider this requirement when applying to a position at The Salvation Army.
Employment Plus is an equal employment opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage and candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds. We provide an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of our people. Employment Plus is a child safe organisation that is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of children and young people and protecting them from harm.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.
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