CVGT Australia is a not for profit, unlisted company that manages State and Australian Government employment and training programs. With more than 300 staff across 40 locations, we’re in the business of getting people jobs. We do this by providing employers with work ready people, while ensuring we provide a great working environment.
 
 

Why work for CVGT Australia?

• CVGT Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• We offer a supportive environment where your skills are nurtured through career development and progression.
• Fair pay and great benefits
• CVGT values integrity, professionalism and quality

 
About the role
 

Utilising your previous experience working with people from diverse backgrounds the DES Employment Representative will provide hands on support to increase workforce participation in open employment for people with a permanent disability.
 
You will be responsible for assessing individuals’ strength, negotiating employment pathway plans, identifying opportunities and developing individuals’ capacity to succeed. You will have access to resources that will assist in delivering employment outcomes for people with disability to provide additional ongoing support.
 
Located in Melbourne's Northern Suburbs and servicing CVGT Offices within the Calder ESA, you will be employed on a full time maximum term contract working to 4 March 2018.
 
The successful applicants will ideally possess:

• Previous experience in working with people from diverse backgrounds
• Previous experience working within a person-centred and strength based framework
• Current Police Check
• Demonstrated knowledge of contractual requirements
• Knowledge of Disability Service Standards

 
To be considered for this role, you will need to address the key selection criteria in the position description. Visit our website www.cvgt.com.au/careers or email careers@cvgt.com.au for more details.

 
Applications close 17 August 2014.
 

• Vehicle Allowance is available for the incumbent of this position.
• Full time position
• Working as a valued member of a not for profit employment service.

The Asylum Seeker Employment Program(ASEP) is a free service available to businesses and employers that assists in the recruitment of motivated staff. ASEP also works to support asylum seekers with the legal right to work move into paid employment, making a dynamic and diverse contribution to the workforce.

The Employer Engagement, Regional Partnerships Coordinator will focus on generating support for the Asylum Seeker Employment Program within the business community and scoping the opportunities for a regional employment project for asylum seekers.

This position will play a key role in the development and implementation of a variety of dynamic approaches to potential business and community partners and to focus on securing relationships of substance with genuine opportunities resulting in both employment outcomes for asylum seekers, and broader support networks for the dissemination of information.

To meet the selection criteria candidates will require:
 

• Demonstrated experience in developing and coordinating employment brokerage for highly disadvantaged job seekers, ideally refugees or asylum seekers.
• A strong track record of working effectively with small and large employers, community organisations, and government agencies to place disadvantaged people into work, including knowledge and understanding of industry recruitment models and requirements.
• Demonstrated understanding of diversity groups including Asylum Seekers, Refugees, Youth and Long Term unemployed, and the relevant service networks
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including a high level of interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to liaise effectively across a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Well developed written communication skills, including the ability to produce accurate reports, briefs and materials; and presentations to broad audiences

Applicants must be able to:
 

• Target and significantly expand employer partnerships, through industry specific approaches and channels for driven at-scale brokerage of blue and white collar employment opportunities for jobseekers and maintain these relationships.
• Market and match diverse skill levels amongst asylum seekers to employers. This includes a particular focus on local industries experiencing skills shortages and/or industry growth areas with a range of job opportunities.
• Contribute to the development of an understanding of the critical success factors for employers in ensuring long term employment, as well as identifying any barriers to employers taking on highly- disadvantaged job seekers.

The position is full time, 38 hours or 40 hours on an ADO system.  This is a maximum term position until August 2015

The salary will be in the range of $56,000 to $60,000 per annum, based on qualifications and experience. Salary packaging and a vehicle allowance is available for the incumbent of this position.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a standard Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Applicants are required to download and read the position description available from www.bsl.org.au.

For further information about the role contact Angus Blackburn on 9288 9904.

Please note: Applicants must read the position description, submit a resume, and complete the shortlisting form (below). Applicants who do not complete the screening form will not be considered.

Applications Close: 15 August 2014, 5pm

All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a police check.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence in an equal opportunity employer.

CVGT Australia is a not for profit, unlisted company that manages State and Australian government employment and training programs. We are currently experiencing an exciting period of growth.
 
We employ over 300 staff in 40 offices across Victoria, NSW and South Australia; we’re in the business of getting people jobs and providing employers with work ready people while ensuring we provide a great working environment.
 
Why work for CVGT Australia?

• CVGT Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• We offer a supportive environment where your skills are nurtured through career development and progression.
• Fair pay and great benefits
• CVGT values integrity, professionalism and quality

 
Due to an exciting period of growth and expansion, CVGT Australia’s Corio office is seeking the services of a talented and enthusiastic employment consultant to join our Job Services Australia team.
 
As an employment consultant, you will place as many people into employment or education as possible, in order to enable them to participate fully within their individual capacities. This will be achieved through providing quality assessment, case management including job placement and post placement support to all jobseekers to assist them achieve their long term goal of sustainable, ongoing employment. Awareness of the local labour market, local employers’ needs and developing relationships with external stakeholders is critical in this role.
 
The successful applicant will be employed on a full-time, 6 month maximum term contract.
 
If you possess the following skills and experience, we want to hear from you!

• Solid experience in employment services and an understanding of strategies to address barriers to employment
• Knowledge of, and ability to communicate with people of diverse backgrounds, varying degrees of disadvantage, age and cultures, with the view to improving confidence and self-worth
• Demonstrated capacity to implement problem-solving techniques, resolve conflict, negotiate and build rapport through utilisation of effective judgement and decision making skills
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to manage time and workloads effectively to business priorities in a challenging environment
• Sound computer literacy and data management skills.

 
To be considered for this role, you will need to address the key selection criteria contained in the position description. Visit our website www.cvgt.com.au/careers or email careers@cvgt.com.au for more details.
 
Applications close 24 August 2014.
 

• Vehicle Allowance is available for the incumbent of this position.
• Full time position
• Working as a valued member of a not for profit employment service.

The Asylum Seeker Employment Program(ASEP) is a free service available to businesses and employers that assists in the recruitment of motivated staff. ASEP also works to support asylum seekers with the legal right to work move into paid employment, making a dynamic and diverse contribution to the workforce.

The Employer Engagement, Regional Partnerships Coordinator will focus on generating support for the Asylum Seeker Employment Program within the business community and scoping the opportunities for a regional employment project for asylum seekers.

This position will play a key role in the development and implementation of a variety of dynamic approaches to potential business and community partners and to focus on securing relationships of substance with genuine opportunities resulting in both employment outcomes for asylum seekers, and broader support networks for the dissemination of information.

To meet the selection criteria candidates will require:
 

• Demonstrated experience in developing and coordinating employment brokerage for highly disadvantaged job seekers, ideally refugees or asylum seekers.
• A strong track record of working effectively with small and large employers, community organisations, and government agencies to place disadvantaged people into work, including knowledge and understanding of industry recruitment models and requirements.
• Demonstrated understanding of diversity groups including Asylum Seekers, Refugees, Youth and Long Term unemployed, and the relevant service networks
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including a high level of interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to liaise effectively across a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Well developed written communication skills, including the ability to produce accurate reports, briefs and materials; and presentations to broad audiences

Applicants must be able to:
 

• Target and significantly expand employer partnerships, through industry specific approaches and channels for driven at-scale brokerage of blue and white collar employment opportunities for jobseekers and maintain these relationships.
• Market and match diverse skill levels amongst asylum seekers to employers. This includes a particular focus on local industries experiencing skills shortages and/or industry growth areas with a range of job opportunities.
• Contribute to the development of an understanding of the critical success factors for employers in ensuring long term employment, as well as identifying any barriers to employers taking on highly- disadvantaged job seekers.

The position is full time, 38 hours or 40 hours on an ADO system.  This is a maximum term position until August 2015

The salary will be in the range of $56,000 to $60,000 per annum, based on qualifications and experience. Salary packaging and a vehicle allowance is available for the incumbent of this position.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a standard Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Applicants are required to download and read the position description available from www.bsl.org.au.

For further information about the role contact Angus Blackburn on 9288 9904.

Please note: Applicants must read the position description, submit a resume, and complete the shortlisting form (below). Applicants who do not complete the screening form will not be considered.

Applications Close: 25 August 2014, 5pm

All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a police check.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence in an equal opportunity employer.
 
Previous applicants are not required to apply.