Reed in Partnership is a well respected and successful Job Services Australia provider. We are currently seeking highly organised, experienced and results focused Employment Advisor's who are passionate about making a difference in people's lives.
 
Your responsibilities will include:

• Actively managing a varied case load of job seekers.
• Using your expertise to provide a range of strategies that utilise in-house and external services.
• Fostering strong relationships with local partners including employers, employment and support agencies.
• Meeting placement targets.
• Providing In-Work Support.

You will need to demonstrate:

• Good verbal & written. communication skills.
• Previous experience in mixed case load management. Understanding of employment issues and barriers.
• Previous experience in working in a customer service and target driven environment. Previous experience in dealing with difficult customers, good negotiation & conflict resolution skills.
• Strong commitment to equality of opportunity and confidentiality.
• Personal integrity and professionalism.
• A current driver's license and car.
• Proven previous employment experience in Job Services will be looked upon favourably.

To be successful in this role you will be passionate about helping people into work.  You are driven by challenges, strong administration, teamwork & time management skills.  Your mature mindedness, high energy levels and well developed communication and interpersonal skills will be the point of difference that sets you apart from the rest.
 
If you enjoy working in a dynamic, innovative and fast paced environment, and enjoy making a difference then we want to hear from you!
 
The roles will be available in our Bayside ESA and Maroondah ESA offices in the Eastern suburbs.
Please send cover letter and CV to the HR Manager, Reed in Partnership Australia by 1st March 2013.
jessica.dutton@reedinpartnership.com.au
 

From $47,000 + superannuation and the benefit
of salary  sacrifice
Full-time position
Whitelion is a non-profit community organisation that supports and empowers young people to reach their potential.  Our employment program works with businesses to provide supported employment and vocational opportunities to those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
We are seeking an experienced, committed and highly motivated person to work with young people to assist them in achieving that potential. Relevant qualifications in youth work or similar  are desirable but not essential.
About you:
To be successful in this role you will be
required to:

• Engage young people in vocational program,

     training and employment activities

• Secure new business partners in Burnie and

     surrounds committed to employing disengaged
     young people

• Match young people with real jobs
• Maintain employment partnerships with

     employers and other key stakeholders

• Maintain efficient, effective case management
• Demonstrate a proven ability to work

     autonomously within guideline parameters
Applications close 5.00pm Tuesday April 2 and
should be sent to: Employment Team Leader
christine.redden@whitelion.asn.au
To be considered for this position applicants will
need to provide a resume and completed
response to key selection criteria.
Position Description and selection criteria may
be obtained from our website:
www.whitelion.org.au or contact
Christine Redden ph 03 6234 5030
 

SensWide Employment is a well-established Disability Employment Services provider providing a mix of specialist and generalist programs in both ESS and DMS.

Senswide is seeking experienced Disability Employment Services Consultants, who have a proven record within the industry and are looking to join a vibrant team. Whilst members of our staff are fluent in Auslan, this role will not require this aspect. We are seeking candidates looking to create a positive change for our clients.

This full-time role is based in the Plenty ESA, across three offices in the northern suburbs. SensWide values a positive workplace culture, professional development and friendly competition, as much as the “hard slog” of job placement.

SensWide offers an enviable collective agreement, flexible working conditions, an industry competitive wage, and full fringe benefits. Additional benefits include training opportunities, bonus TIL and staff rewards.

Essential requirements include:

• Proven experience in Disability Employment Services
• Skills in supporting people with mental health needs
• An ability to engage meaningfully with a variety of people
• Proven sales and marketing experience in a KPI/target driven environment
• Personal resilience and a positive can-do attitude
• Great sense of humour
• Strong administration skills including computer competence across a range of packages
• Established self-management/ time management techniques

This role is a full time, 12 month fixed term contract.

Click Apply now to submit your application now, or call our Recruitment Team on 1300 00 11 05 to discuss at any time.

“a division of the Victorian Deaf Society”

The Brotherhood of St Laurence’s Children, Youth and Families offer a diverse range of programs and initiatives to help people into work and strengthen families, individuals and communities. Services and programs are delivered through a range of mediums and locations across Melbourne.

Working in collaboration with the Hastings Employment and Learning Coordinator, the Employment and Training Consultant will work towards achieving a numbers of objectives including;

Ensuring there is a more effective approach in engaging job seekers and relationships are created with local businesses and organisations to increase their employment opportunities.

Placing 6 jobseekers into employment and 7 into training over the period of the contract.

Establishing a strong network that will continue beyond the project, enhancing the capacity of the region’s service providers and increase sharing of resources and professional development.

Liaising with a number of stakeholders including, RTOs, employment service providers, Centrelink, community agencies, the local council, employers and the Chamber of Commerce.

Based at the newly refurbished Hastings Community Hub, the Employment and Training Consultant will assist the local team in ensuring there is an effective strategy that supports the sustainability and continuance of a number of initiatives, activities, projects and partnerships post Neighbourhood Renewal.

Please visit www.bsl.org.au and then click ‘About the Brotherhood’ to obtain a Position Description or phone 9483 1114. For further information about the position, contact Meredith MacKenzie - Employment and Learning Coordinator  on (03) 5979 2375.
 
Please email written applications addressing the key selection criteria to recruitment@bsl.org.au by COB Tuesday 2nd April 2013.

Please note: Only applications addressing the Key Selection Criteria will be considered.

MADEC Australia is a community based not for profit organisation delivering Employment, Education, Training and Community Development initiatives and solutions throughout Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia.
An exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated sales person to join our dynamic Labour Hire team as a Business Development Consultant in the Mildura Office.
Your extraordinary sales skills will continually develop and grow our Labour Hire business within the Sunraysia region. Achieving, developing and maintaining strong industry links and providing relevant employment solutions for clients and employers is your focus. Your natural tenacity will assist you to exceed sales targets by winning new business and maximising client relationships.
You will have strong sales ability, knowledge and understanding of industry requirements, skill shortages and local labour market trends. A demonstrated ability to provide high quality customer service by building strong relationships along with experience in recruitment and marketing of labour to prospective employers. Ideally you will have experience in the sales, the labour hire or recruitment industry.
If you feel you have the necessary experience, skills and passion to undertake this challenging opportunity, please visit our website at www.madec.edu.au to view a copy of the Position Description and to apply online. Or, for a confidential discussion, please contact Tracee Vassallo, Site Manager on (03) 5021 3472

 The Salvation Army Employment Plus has commenced delivering Disability Employment Services to jobseekers providing integrated employment servicing, designed to meet the needs of individual participants, in a flexible, tailored manner that focuses on the holistic needs of those challenged by disability.
 We require an experienced, committed and organised individual who has the desire to work closely with participants to help them overcome barriers and find sustainable employment.  
You will use our top quality facilities and resources to assess participants’ skills, limitations and capabilities, develop rehabilitation and career plans, coordinate participants’ activities, develop  job search and employment skills, match them to appropriate vacancies and provide extensive post placement support.  It will be a challenging environment, so you’ll need to be adaptable, motivated and keen to make a difference.
 
The successful candidate will be required to work at our St Kilda/Melbourne site.
 
Essentially, you will have:

• Qualifications and/or extensive experience in Vocational Rehabilitation, Disability Employment Services, Personal Support Program, Job Services or similar:
• Strong customer service and case management skills;
• An understanding of the barriers and challenges faced by participants with disabilities;
• A commitment to helping find suitable, sustainable work for our participants;
• Good networking and negotiating skills;
• The ability to plan, prioritise and achieve performance goals and contractual KPI’s;
• A valid Drivers licence (desirable not compulsory)
• Excellent communication, time management and administrative skills; and
• A willingness to work in accord with our mission and values as outlined on our website

 www.employmentplus.com.au
Please note - only successful candidates will be contacted

AMES is a statutory authority which specialises in the delivery of education, training, employment, settlement and community services to a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) client base.

AMES works in partnership with other service providers to deliver the Government Employment Services Contract. AMES Employment is now the largest specialist employment agency and holds a strong position in the industry, assisting job seekers utilise their skills and achieve their full potential.

The purpose of the Recruitment Consultant position is to develop relationships with employers and to create suitable and sustainable vacancies for AMES' Job Services Clients.

We are seeking applications from candidates with a demonstrated record of success in Employment Services, or with similar expertise in a compatible field. They will have a working knowledge of the Job Services Australia contract and be conversant with current labour market trends.

The ability to implement innovative solutions to assist job seekers gain employment, including reverse marketing clients to potential employers, is another key component of the role. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline will be looked upon favourably.

We have available two full time positions based in the North Eastern suburbs of Preston and Glenroy. The positions are of fixed term duration for one year from the date of commencement.
 
The remuneration for Recruitment Consultants is $55,666 per annum, plus 9% Superannuation.
 
Closing Date for Applications: COB, Monday, 29 April 2013

Full position details and how to apply are available on the AMES website: http://www.ames.net.au/careers-at-ames/vacancies.html

AMES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Offers of employment will be subject to a satisfactory police check.

**Recruitment Agency applications will not be accepted**

EACH is a creative, responsive and outcomes-oriented organisation that delivers leadership and excellence in integrated youth and family, community health, disability and support services in Melbourne's eastern and western regions and parts of regional New South Wales and Queensland.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join a new enthusiastic team to assist people with Mental Health Issues to find ongoing sustainable employment. EACH Employment is seeking a Full Time Employment Consultant, Job Placement Officers to be a part of this dynamic team.

You will possess strong marketing skills and be confident to approach employers in a competitive job market to employ your jobseekers.
You can be a part of a new progressive, high achieving Employment team that offers:

• Team support with opportunities for ongoing professional development
• Competitive salary with the option to salary sacrifice

Your responsibilities will be:

• Marketing skills and knowledge of local labour market
• Ability to work with a specific number of jobseekers who have a vocational goal to place them into open employment.
• Cold calling and reverse marketing clients to employers.
• Effectively place clients into sustainable employment.

Applicants must address the Key Selection Criteria to be considered for the role.

For specific information about the role, please contact Drew Garner on (07) 3810-9400

For a full position description and/or to apply on line please visit our Careers Centre at http://www.each.currentjobs.com.au

For additional information on the recruitment process please contact  Human Resources  on (03) 8720 1100

MADEC Australia is a community based not for profit organisation delivering Employment, Education, Training and Community Development initiatives and solutions throughout Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia.
Are you looking to further your training and passionate about training our future?
You will be responsible for delivering high quality adult education and assessment in the following area;
Trainer and Assessor - Children's Services
Reporting to the Riverland Area Manager, you will be responsible for delivering training and assessment services in your field of expertise. In addition to this, you will liaise with industry to follow current trends and market needs as well as market and promote the course to potential participants.
To be successful you will have Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or its equivalent or be prepared to undertake this qualification; strong written and oral communication skills along with industry qualifications and experience.
We encourage applications from those who are seeking flexible hours with potential for evening work.
If you feel you have the necessary skills, experience and passion to undertake this challenging opportunity please visit our website at www.madec.edu.au to view a copy of the Position Description and to apply online. Or, for a confidential discussion please contact Sean Leesue, Area  Manager on 0427 556 872.
A Working with Children Check and National Police Check is a requirement of this role.

MADEC Australia is a community based not for profit organisation delivering Employment, Education, Training and Community Development initiatives and solutions throughout Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia.
Are you looking to further your training and passionate about training our future?
You will be responsible for delivering high quality adult education and assessment in the following area;
Trainer and Assessor - Horticulture
Reporting to the Riverland Area Manager, you will be responsible for delivering training and assessment services in your field of expertise. In addition to this, you will liaise with industry to follow current trends and market needs as well as market and promote course to potential participants.
To be successful you will have Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or its equivalent or be prepared to undertake this qualification; strong written and oral communication skills along with industry qualifications and experience.
We encourage applications from those who are seeking flexible hours with potential for evening work.
If you feel you have the necessary skills, experience and passion to undertake this challenging opportunity please visit our website at www.madec.edu.au to view a copy of the Position Description and to apply online. Or, for a confidential discussion please contact Sean Leesue, Area Manager on 0427 556 872.
A Working with Children Check or National Police Check is a requirement of this role.

MADEC Australia is a community based not for profit organisation delivering Employment, Education, Training and Community Development initiatives and solutions throughout Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia.
• Employment Services Industry
• Potential for growth
We are seeking a motivated Office Administrator who can hit the ground running to join our dynamic team in Mildura. Reporting to the Area Manager, you will lead a team of administration personnel to ensure the professional and efficient operation of the site. You will be responsible for site timesheet collation and accounting duties, collation and analysis of data, report writing, responding to external requests and compliance to contractual and quality requirements.
The successful applicant will have extensive administration experience with skills in accounting and bookkeeping and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. You will have the ability to meet targets, be self-motivated and work within deadlines. You will be a highly organised individual who possesses excellent oral, written and numerical skills.
If you feel you have the necessary skills, experience and passion to undertake this challenging opportunity please visit our website at www.madec.edu.au to view a copy of the Position Description and to apply online. Or, for a confidential discussion please contact Tracee Vassallo, Area Manager on (03) 5021 3472.
A Working with Children Check or National Police Check is a requirement of this role.

MADEC Australia is a community based not for profit organisation delivering Employment, Education, Training and Community Development initiatives and solutions throughout Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia.
• Target driven role
• Relationship building focus
We are seeking expressions of interest for dynamic and motivated Employment Consultants to join the MADEC team.
You will be responsible for working with our jobseekers to assess their readiness for employment by identifying their skills and experience, developing job search skills and indentifying relevant training and education options.
You must bring energy, initiative and a commitment to the provision of outstanding service that results in successful long term relationships and the attainment of individual targets.
If you feel you have the necessary skills, experience and passion to undertake the challenging opportunity please visit our website at www.madec.edu.au to view a copy of the Position Description and to apply online. Or, for a confidential discussion please contact Tracee Vassallo, Area Manager on (03) 5021 3472.
A Working with Children Check or National Police Check is a requirement of this role.

MADEC Australia is a community based not for profit organisation delivering Employment, Education, Training and Community Development initiatives and solutions throughout Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia.
• Target driven role
• Relationship building focus
We are seeking expressions of interest for dynamic and motivated Marketers to join the MADEC team.
Your focus will be on placing jobseekers into sustainable work by utilising your effective marketing, relationship building skills and industry contacts.
You must bring energy, initiative and a commitment to the provision of outstanding service that results in successful long term relationship and the attainment of individual targets.
If you feel you have the necessary skills, experience and passion to undertake this challenging opportunity please visit our website at www.madec.edu.au to view a copy of the Position Description and to apply online. Or, for a confidential discussion please contact Tracee Vassallo, Area Manager on (03) 5021 3472.

MADEC Australia is a community based not for profit organisation delivering Employment, Education, Training and Community Development initiatives and solutions.
Are you....
                   looking for a lifestyle change not far from the Coast; and an experienced professional in the Employment Services sector?
This opportunity may be for you!
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced people leader in the fast paced, performance driven Employment Services industry. You will oversee management of staff and operations across our Kadina, Clare and Yorketown sites. Responsibility rests with you to manage the team to achieve set objectives and financial performance targets, ensuring that service delivery, employee engagement and contract compliance is upheld. Further to this, you will promote the Company's brand and services within the region by building and maintaining strong relationships with industry and key stakeholders.
To be successful you will have superior people management skills and the ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve performance goals. In addition to this, you will have experience in business management, be commercially astute and have a focus on problem solving as well as proven track record of client relationship management. Experience in multi-site management would be advatageous.
The equivalent remuneration package for this role is $90,000 (inclusive of salary packaging and superannuation). A fully maintained, company car is provided along with other tools of trade necessary to perform the role.
If you feel you have the necessary skills, experience and passion to undertake this challenging opportunity please visit our website at www.madec.edu.au to view a copy of the Position Description and to apply online. Or, for a confidential discussion please contact Louise Williams, Human Resources Manager on (03) 5021 3472.
A Working with Children Check or National Police Check is a requirement of this role.
 

MADEC Australia is a community based not for profit organisation delivering Employment, Education, Training and Community Development initiatives and solutions throughout Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia.
If you have a flair for case management, are motivated by striving for achieve targets are thrive on building and maintaining industry relationships, then this role is for you!
We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Employment Consultant to join out team. Reporting to the Team Leader, you will be responsible for delivering high quality employment services to our clients. Specifically, you will provide assistance to jobseekers proactively promoting and marketing clients to potential employers with a view to placing them in sustainable employment.
Ideally, you will have previous case management experience in the Employment Services sector, have an insight and understanding into the significant barriers that face the long term unemployed and thrive in an environment that is results focused. Coupled with a genuine desire to help people, you will possess strong written and oral communication skills, superior relationship building skills and the ability to inspire and motivate others.
If you feel you have the necessary skills, experience and passion to undertake this challenging opportunity please visit our website at www.madec.edu.au to view a copy of the Position Description and to apply online. Or, for a confidential discussion please contact Cynthia Walton, Team Leader (08) 8821 6000.
A Working with Children Check or National Police Check is a requirement of this role.

 
Organisational Context
The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) is the largest aid, health and advocacy organisation for asylum seekers in Australia. The ASRC provides a range of direct services to asylum seekers, as well as participating in law reform, campaigning and lobbying. Our clients are a diverse group made up of individual, couples, families from across the globe and mostly from the Middle East, Africa and South East Asia.
 
Empowerment Pillar
The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) programs and services sit within four pillars: Aid, Empowerment, Justice and Community.  These pillars are supported by a fifth pillar of Organisational Sustainability.  The Empowerment Pillar is made up of four programs: Catering, Education, Employment and Social and Community Development.  The ASRC works to empower asylum seekers to participate in the community.   The ASRC does  this  through  providing  education, employment assistance and orientation and mentoring programs.
 
Employment Program
Asylum seekers experience unique and multiple barriers to employment. They receive no government assistance from Centrelink or Job Services Australia - they are ineligible for government funded traineeships and apprenticeships. While this presents significant challenges for ASSET (Asylum Seeker Service for Employment and Training), it also means our service is able to work creatively and quite differently from mainstream employment services. At ASSET we see the person as the centre of our service. Our focus is not on quotas and throughputs, but on obtaining the best outcomes for our clients.
 
To target the specific needs of asylum seekers living in the South East, the ASRC is opening a new ASSET centre in Dandenong. The centre will offer asylum seekers a pathway to employment through vocational ESL programs, job preparation training and one to one employment casework. ASSET Dandenong programs will work in collaboration with the ASRC’s Employment Program (West Melbourne) to facilitate access to work opportunities for asylum seekers. 
 
Employment Services Manager - Dandenong
The incumbent will be responsible for operations and overall service delivery at the Dandenong centre. As this is a new service it is a great opportunity for someone looking to leave their mark by being part of creating an innovative and specialised employment service for asylum seekers.
 
The Employment Services Manager will have a passion and dedication for improving the lives of people through employment and education. They will possess a solid understanding of the particular barriers faced by asylum seekers / refugees seeking employment and be able to develop dynamic employment pathway strategies to overcome these challenges.
 
The Employment Services Manager will represent the ASRC in Dandenong and be able to build strong partnerships and networks within the community.  
 
Key Responsibilities
 
General Program Activities
•          Program development and capacity building
•          Build and maintain relationships with external services
•          Ensure smooth running of the programs
•          Manage client flow
•          Maintain a continued program focus on a holistic approach to working with clients
 
Management
·         Manage daily activities of volunteers and paid staff
·         Develop, maintain and grow a strong volunteer team
·         Provide regular learning opportunities for volunteers and staff
·         Develop and implement long term vision for the Dandenong centre
 
Operations
·         Oversee general day to day operations including facilities maintenance
·         Ensure high levels of data quality for reporting
·         Ensure program operations, development and direction are in line with ASRC  Strategic Plan and requirements of the Empowerment Pillar Director and the ASRC Board 
·         Manage centre budget
 
 
Accountability
The Employment Services Manager is accountable to the Empowerment Pillar Director of the ASRC for the fulfilment of requirements outlined in this job description. As is the case with all staff (paid and unpaid), ultimate accountability is to the CEO and the ASRC Board.
 
Hours of work
The position is a 3 days per week position (0.6 EFT).
 
 
Salary & Conditions
This position is a part time position.  It will be an initial 12-month contract and then ongoing position (subject to satisfactory work performance). The salary for the position is $33,597 p.a. of which, up to $16,000 per annum pro rata can be salary packaged, plus employer’s superannuation contribution and annual leave loading. Employment entitlements and benefits include:

• 1 RDO every 7 weeks
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata) with 17.5% leave loading per annum
• Approximately 2 weeks additional bonus leave (given at Christmas time on fixed dates)
• 9 days personal leave per annum
• 3 days additional carers leave per annum
• 6 days compassionate leave per annum
• 4 weeks paid parental leave, if employed at ASRC for the previous 12 months (pro–rata)

 
Key Selection Criteria
Essential:
1.       Relevant  degree  or  qualification  in  Community  Welfare  Work,  Social  Work,  Community  Development, Business Management  or equivalent
2.       Proven leadership and management abilities
3.       A strong understanding of the Australia employment market and the barriers faced by disadvantaged groups, coupled with a proven ability to support clients to overcome these barriers
4.       Experience in the case management of vulnerable job-seekers or of another disadvantaged group
5.       Excellent interpersonal communication skills and a capacity to relate well with a wide variety of people and to work in a culturally and gender sensitive manner
6.       Staff training experience
 
Desirable:
1.       Knowledge of the context of practice with asylum seekers, including the refugee determination process.
2.       Experience training and managing volunteers
 
Application Procedure
All applications must address the Key Selection Criteria, include a CV and three professional referees. Only applications address the key selection criteria will be considered.
 
Applications close: 5pm Monday 13th May.
Please email or post applications (do not fax) to:
Email: naomi.f@asrc.org.au
Postal: ASRC, Attention: Naomi Fennell, HR Advisor, 12 Batman Street, West Melbourne, Vic, 3003
 
Please refer to the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre website (http://www.asrc.org.au/) for further organisational information. For enquiries regarding this position, contact, (03) 9326 6066. 

 
Organisational Context
The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) is the largest aid, health and advocacy organisation for asylum seekers in Australia. The ASRC provides a range of direct services to asylum seekers, as well as participating in law reform, campaigning and lobbying. Our clients are a diverse group made up of individual, couples, families from across the globe and mostly from the Middle East, Africa and South East Asia.
 
Empowerment Pillar
The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) programs and services sit within four pillars: Aid, Empowerment, Justice and Community.  These pillars are supported by a fifth pillar of Organisational Sustainability.  The Empowerment Pillar is made up of four programs: Catering, Education, Employment and Social and Community Development.  The ASRC works to empower asylum seekers to participate in the community.   The ASRC does  this  through  providing  education, employment assistance and orientation and mentoring programs.
 
Employment Program
Asylum seekers experience unique and multiple barriers to employment. They receive no government assistance from Centrelink or Job Services Australia - they are ineligible for government funded traineeships and apprenticeships. While this presents significant challenges for ASSET (Asylum Seeker Service for Employment and Training), it also means our service is able to work creatively and quite differently from mainstream employment services. At ASSET we see the person as the centre of our service. Our focus is not on quotas and throughputs, but on obtaining the best outcomes for our clients.
 
To target the specific needs of asylum seekers living in the South East, the ASRC is opening a new ASSET centre in Dandenong. The centre will offer asylum seekers a pathway to employment through vocational ESL programs, job preparation training and one to one employment casework. ASSET Dandenong programs will work in collaboration with the ASRC’s Employment Program (West Melbourne) to facilitate access to work opportunities for asylum seekers. 
 
Training Coordinator - Dandenong
The Training Coordinator will oversee the delivery of vocational ESL and employment skills programs to asylum seekers.
 
The Training Coordinator will have a passion and dedication for improving the lives of people through employment and education. They will possess a solid understanding of the particular learning barriers faced by asylum seekers and be able to create dynamic learning environments and curriculums and to overcome these challenges.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
General Program Activities
·         Oversight and Delivery of Vocational ESL courses
·         Oversight and Delivery of Job Skills sessions and Job Clubs
·         Monitor and record client progress
·         Continuous improvement and maintenance of curriculums
 
Volunteer Management
·         Manage daily activities of volunteers
·         Develop, maintain and grow strong volunteer teams
·         Provide regular learning opportunities for volunteers
 
Operations
·         Ensure high levels of data quality for reporting
·         Ensure program operations, development and direction are in line with ASRC  Strategic Plan and requirements of Team Leader  
 
Accountability
The Training Coordinator is accountable to the Employment Services Manager of the ASRC’s Dandenong centre for the fulfilment of requirements outlined in this job description. As is the case with all staff (paid and unpaid), ultimate accountability is to the Empowerment Pillar Director, CEO and the ASRC Board.
 
Hours of work
The position is a 3 days per week position (0.6 EFT).
 
Salary & Conditions
This position is a part time position.  It will be an initial 12-month contract and then ongoing position (subject to satisfactory work performance). The salary for the position is $33,597 p.a. of which, up to $16,000 per annum pro rata can be salary packaged, plus employer’s superannuation contribution and annual leave loading. Employment entitlements and benefits include:

• 1 RDO every 7 weeks
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata) with 17.5% leave loading per annum
• Approximately 2 weeks additional bonus leave (given at Christmas time on fixed dates)
• 9 days personal leave per annum
• 3 days additional carers leave per annum
• 6 days compassionate leave per annum
• 4 weeks paid parental leave, if employed at ASRC for the previous 12 months (pro–rata)

 
Key Selection Criteria
Essential:
1.       Relevant degree or qualification in Education, ESL or Workplace Training
2.       Experience in delivering ESL vocational programs to people of disadvantaged backgrounds
3.        A strong understanding of the Australia employment market and the barriers faced by disadvantaged groups
4.       Excellent interpersonal communication skills and a capacity to relate well with a wide variety of people and to work in a culturally and gender sensitive manner
5.       Proven ability to manage staff/volunteers
 
Desirable:
1.       Knowledge of the context of practice with asylum seekers, including the refugee determination process.
 
 
Application Procedure
All applications must address the Key Selection Criteria, include a CV and three professional referees. Only applications address the key selection criteria will be considered.
 
Applications close: 5pm Monday 13th May.
Please email or post applications (do not fax) to:
Email: naomi.f@asrc.org.au
Postal: ASRC, Attention: Naomi Fennell, HR Advisor, 12 Batman Street, West Melbourne, Vic, 3003
 
Please refer to the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre website (http://www.asrc.org.au/) for further organisational information. For enquiries regarding this position, contact, (03) 9326 6066. 

AMES is a statutory authority which specialises in the delivery of education, training, employment, settlement and community services to a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) client base.

AMES works in partnership with other service providers to deliver the Government Employment Services Contract. AMES Employment is now the largest specialist employment agency, with a focus on supporting those from CALD backgrounds. AMES holds a strong position in the industry and its' Employment Division helps job seekers utilise their skills and achieve their full potential.

 
The purpose of the Employment Consultant position is to provide individualised support and assistance to job seekers in overcoming barriers to employment and ensuring that they gain suitable employment in an appropriate timeframe. The role will involve managing a caseload of job seekers, reverse marketing candidates and training. 

 
We are seeking applications from candidates with a demonstrated record of success in Employment Services, or with similar expertise in a compatible field. They will have a working knowledge of the Job Services Australia contract and be conversant with current labour market trends, as well as possess the ability to implement innovative solutions to assist job seekers in gaining employment.

 
Strong organisational skills and computer literacy are necessary components of the role as the Employment Consultant needs to plan, monitor and report on clients’ progress in the delivery of Intensive Support (IS) services. The successful applicant will also have outstanding cross cultural communication and interpersonal skills, as they will need to advocate on behalf of clients, as well as motivate them in their efforts to secure work. Qualifications in Employment Services or a related field, supported by a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, will be looked upon favourably.

 
We have available two positions servicing Streams 1-3 clients based at the AMES Employment Offices in Box Hill (Ref No: 82/13) and Dandenong (Ref No: 83/13) and one Stream 4 position (Ref No: 65/13) based in Glenroy. These full time positions are of fixed term duration for one year from the date of commencement.
 
The salary for the Employment Consultant position is $55,666 per annum, plus 9% Superannuation.

 
Closing Date for Applications: COB, Tuesday, 7 May 2013

 
Full position details and how to apply are available on the AMES website: http://www.ames.net.au/careers-at-ames/vacancies.html

 
AMES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Offers of employment will be subject to a satisfactory police check.

 
**Recruitment Agency applications will not be accepted**

Key Responsibilities:

-Maintaining project budgets and time-lines as well as ensuring project safety and quality;
-Astute commercial and business acumen;
-Strategic and operational planning;
-Managing client relationships and ensuring expectations are met;
-Hands-on management of site based project teams; and
-Business development activities including tendering and contract negotiations.

Requirements:

-Ability to lead teams;
-Previous experience managing medium budget projects;
-A minimum of 4 - 5 years experience in a similar project management role;
-Strong client facing skills;
-Sound technical knowledge;
-Proven leadership and mentoring experience;
-Degree/Certification in Construction/Engineering field;

Benefits:

-Competitive Package
-Great living conditions
-Guaranteed long term projects
-Career Opportunity

The role offers a talented, highly organized, focused and energetic individual the opportunity to put their know-how into practice in a responsive, relaxed and professional organization striving for "Best Practice". Flexibility, inventiveness and expediency will be integral to their success.

EACH is a creative, responsive and outcomes oriented organisation that delivers leadership and excellence in integrated youth and family, community health, disability and support services in Melbourne's eastern and western regions and parts of regional New South Wales and Queensland.
 
Job Placement Officer

We are seeking to appoint a Full Time Job Placement Officers for our Boronia site.

You will possess strong marketing skills and be confident to approach employers in a competitive job market to employ your clients.To be part of a progressive, high achieving Employment team that offers:

• Team support with opportunities for ongoing professional development
• Competitive salary with the option to salary sacrifice
• Flexible work hours / ADO's

You will be able to demonstrate:

• High level of administration and computer skills
• Ability to work with a specific number of jobseekers who have a vocational goal to place them into open employment.
• Marketing skills and knowledge of local labour market

Applicants must address the Key Selection Criteria and have a current police check to be considered for the role.

For specific information about the role, please contact Joanne Jenkins on (03) 9735 7900
 
For a full position description and/or to apply on line please visit our Careers Centre at:
http://each.currentjobs.com.au
& enter ref code: 1260725.
Applications close 10 May 2013