Organisation : Brotherhood of St Laurence
Location : Melbourne
Work type : Contract/Temporary
Salary type : Other
Application closing date : 2 Sep, 2022
About the organisation
About the role
We’re looking for a professional Service Inclusion Facilitator with relevant experience who wants to join our 2,000+ team of staff and volunteers to make a difference on a 2 year max term contract basis, working 38 per week based in our specialist inclusion BSL team, as part of the broader North East Link Social Inclusion Team, located in the North-East Link Tunnels, Spark Consortium offices in Abbotsford.
The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty.
For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia.
We are passionate about the work we do.
We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society – a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.
THE ROLE
POSITION PURPOSE
The Service Inclusion Facilitator will ensure the successful recruitment and placement of priority jobseekers in roles associated with the Spark North-East Link D&C project by adhering closely to the operational model. The role works closely with a wide range of service provider agencies, ensuring strong partnerships, excellent communication and smooth facilitation of candidates through a range of training, recruitment and job readiness support activities.
This role ensures that partner agencies are effectively and sustainably engaged to support Spark’s social procurement targets, harnessing available agency expertise to develop appropriate employment pathways, and adding critical service inputs to make employment placements that are sustainable and successful.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and implement best practice models in the end-to-end facilitation of candidates through training, job readiness, referral and recruitment, which is highly responsive to the needs of a wide range of priority disadvantaged jobseekers.
Work closely with the Spark Inclusion team and NEL employers to understand jobs, forecast and plan recruitment as per BSL’s operational model.
Pre-screen recommended candidates for shortlisting, ascertain and broker key workplace supports for individual candidates as needed in partnership with partner referral employment service providers.
Filter, recruit and job match candidates, progressing submitted candidates as per the operational model, working through the Spark WAVE XD portal to provide shortlists of candidates to hiring manage .
Facilitate on the job field support, working in partnership with service partners who will deliver the services.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Passion for supporting the mission of BSL, and delivering excellence in your role, are just the start.
To be considered for the role and be successful in it, we’re looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences:
- Strong capacity to influence and motivate stakeholders from corporate to Not For Profit organisations, employment & education service providers, and community organisations.
- Behavioural understanding of the employment and education sectors, with knowledge of the funded services available, pertaining to a wide variety of priority jobseekers.
- Demonstrated experience in the recruitment and support of disadvantaged jobseekers from diverse backgrounds.
- Customer service focused with a background in employment programs and/or the recruitment industry
- Highly-developed administration, computer skills and competency in Microsoft Program
BENEFITS
- Extensive salary packaging options to reduce amount of tax you pay
- Career development opportunities
- Leave loading of 17.5%
- Flexible working arrangements
- Employee Assistance Program
CULTURE
BSL employees enjoy a range of flexible work options and other attractive benefits. Recognising that there is no ‘one size fits all’ pattern of work–life balance, the organisation endeavours to provide options to suit the needs of all staff.
If this looks like a role that’s right for you, APPLY NOW or contact Jo Tabit on 0448 332 023 for a confidential discussion.
To view the Position Description to address the Key Selection Criteria, please click here.
Applications close: Friday, 2nd of September 2022 at 11:55 PM
The Brotherhood of St Laurence adheres to Government mandates in relation to COVID-19.
We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics. Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.
How to apply
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Please quote in application: Service Inclusion Facilitator via Pro Bono Australia.
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