FLOURISH AUSTRALIA ARE STARTING UP NEW SERVICES WITH THE INCLUSIVE EMPLOYMENT AUSTRALIA PROGRAM AND WE ARE LOOKING FOR EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANTS (EMPLOYMENT COORDINATORS) TO HELP ESTABLISH AND GROW THESE NEW SERVICES!

The positions available are full-time (76 hours/fortnight) working Monday to Friday. All positions are paid above industry standard and are classified at Level 4 on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018) ranging between $88,000 - $94,700p.a + Super + Tax Free Benefits!
As a provider who is currently exceeding expectations in job placements and outcomes, we are excited to be able to start delivering services on the NSW South Coast, Wollongong, New England and Brisbane areas, as well as in the areas were we’re currently delivering DES in the Sydney region, Hunter and Broken Hill (see screening question 4 for full list of sites).

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking high-performing and experienced individuals who are passionate about helping participants achieve employment outcomes and have a knack for building relationships! Our ideal candidate is driven, compassionate, and eager to make a difference, coming with;

• Demonstrated experience working in employment services and programs
• Evidence of high placement and retention rates
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Passion for workforce development and helping others succeed.

WHO WE ARE

Flourish Australia is one of Australia’s most experienced community mental health organisations. Our purpose is to support people to flourish, believe in their futures, and become contributing members of the community. Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person’s experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.
Our positions are open to all suitably qualified applicants. We have a strong commitment to the participation of people with lived experience of mental health issues in our workforce. We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities, LGBTQ+ communities and mature age candidates.

As an Employment Coordinator with Flourish Australia, you will be expected to provide Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) Program specific support to local sites. As an Employment Coordinator, you will be responsible for ensuring that participant intake, initial appointments and interviews are carried. It is also the Employment Coordinators role to support all referred participants according to their goals and skills regarding employment and barriers to employment needing to be addressed to support finding and maintaining suitable ongoing employment.

As an Employment Coordinator you will:

• Understand and consult the Flourish Australia IEA Operational guidelines and ensure that policies and procedures are followed.
• Engage local businesses and employers to source and create job vacancies for Flourish Australia’s participants.
• Provide support, mentoring and other assistance ensuring the sustainability of participant employment placements and to track all placements effectively to maximise Employment Outcomes.
• Work with local site teams and other community connections in assisting participants to overcome both vocational and non-vocational barriers to employment.

For more information about what it means to be an Employment Coordinator with Flourish Australia, please review the Position Description.