Employment Coordinator

at  Flourish Australia

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Employment Coordinator will act as an expert resource to local Mental Health teams by providing support to local staff in the delivery of the DES program. You will assist sites in achieving DES targets by working as part of the Mental Health team.

As an Employment Coordinator you will:

• Ensure that jobseeker intake, initial appointments and interviews are carried out at all sites in accordance with the DES program guidelines.
• Support local site teams in assessing referred jobseekers according to their skills, vocational preferences and barriers to employment.
• Engage local businesses and employers to source and create job vacancies for Flourish Australia’s jobseekers.
• Provide support, mentoring and other assistance to ensure the sustainability of jobseeker employment placements and track all placements to maximise Employment Outcomes.

For more information about what it means to be an Employment Coordinator with Flourish Australia, please review the Position Description.
Please note - Successful candidates must maintain a Class C drivers license and proof of comprehensive insurance must be provided when required. You may be directed to use your private motor vehicle in the course of performing your duties when an organisational pool motor vehicle is unavailable. You will receive the Travelling Transport and Fares Allowance when using your private vehicle for work related purposes.

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.

The position available is:

• Full-time (76 hours/fortnight)
• Working Monday to Friday
• Based at Maitland
• Attractive salary starting from $82,000 p.a. + 11% Super + Tax-Free benefits!