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Looking for meaningful work where you can achieve your career and financial goals? Employment Coach could be right for you! Workskil Australia is a leading employment services provider supporting people of all backgrounds to obtain suitable employment or education opportunities. We strive to overcome non-vocational barriers such as education, employment, housing, health and inclusion, that impact their ability to pursue such opportunities. We''re seeking a motivated individual who thrives on helping others. This position is being offered on a full time, ongoing basis and will be based at our Joondalup site. Youll be supported by a team of coaches, mentors and counsellors. Together, we can make a positive change in the lives of others. We have multiple roles available. Kickstart your career with Workskil Australia. Well provide comprehensive training, and help you achieve a Certificate IV in Community Services within the first 12 months on the job. Key Responsibilities Employment Coach is a dynamic and rewarding position. You will play a key role in assisting our customers to set and achieve their goals while meeting the contractual requirements of an employment service provider. Assisting diverse customers in overcoming personal and professional challenges Delivering coaching to improve employability skills, confidence and career planning Preparing quality resumes, cover letters and supporting the job application process Finding suitable employment opportunities for customers and advocating on their behalf Referring customers to internal and external support for housing, mental health and financial counselling Providing additional mentoring and support during the first six months of employment Documenting customer information and progress accurately within Workskil Australia and Government systems About You Youll be a great fit for the team if you have a passion and drive for helping others. You will be selfmotivated, inclusive and openminded, and willing to listen and support without judgement. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Working independently and as part of a team Ability to achieve individual targets and work to clearly defined KPIs Strong administration skills and IT literacy, including data entry, Word, Excel and Outlook Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure Meeting a minimum typing speed of 30 words per minute Applicants with previous experience in employment services will be highly regarded. Benefits We provide a wealth of benefits that reward and acknowledge staff for their ongoing commitments. Attractive Salary We offer competitive salaries that exceed expectations of a not-for-profit and registered charity. Wellbeing Day Fulltime staff enjoy a day off each fortnight while accruing fulltime wages, superannuation, and leave entitlements. Salary Packaging Increase your takehome pay by making a portion of your salary taxfree while maintaining full superannuation contributions. Parental Leave Workskil Australia provides paid parental leave for either parent for 6 weeks, with up to 12 months of leave available. Career Progression Most of our job vacancies are promoted internally before becoming available to the public. Leadership Training We work to develop aspiring leaders and prepare them for future leadership positions within the organisation. Remuneration A competitive salary will be negotiated commensurate with skills and experience. As Workskil Australia is a public benevolent institution, we can also offer a portion of the salary through taxeffective salary packaging. Workskil Australia is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we particularly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and applicants who have a disability. We deliver a range of employment and community services to children, young people and their families and are committed to creating a safe environment for children and young people in the delivery of these services. #J-18808-Ljbffr