Job description
Do you want to work for a leading national not-for-profit organisation providing dedicated human and social services to a diverse Australia?
With community at the heart of everything we do, our purpose is to create a world in which everyone has access to equal opportunities.
About You
Joining our team as a Skilling Queenslanders for Work Coordinator, you will take the lead on all operational aspects of delivering our Community Careers project. Working with our Registered Training Organisation (RTO) partner, this project will deliver accredited training in the areas of Infrastructure and Resources plus construction, along with personalised support for participants. You will oversee the recruitment of participants, non-accredited work readiness training and project reporting.
The core focus of this project is to support our amazing participants on their journey to sustainable employment by helping them gain nationally recognised skills and qualifications, a potentially life changing step!
The Coordinator is a vital position within SSI, managing a specific program within the Educationand Training Division. They will recruit participants, provide case management, employment placement and post placement support and if qualified, provide vocational training
You are an energetic people person who enjoys collaboration, you will be liaising with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, such as government departments and agencies, other organisations plus employers. You will have experience in following contract requirements, meeting those plus the KPI’s set by the contract. To assist you to hit those KPI’s, you will enjoy and have proven success in business development with employers, (Corporate, small to medium enterprises and or government and non-government agencies.) with whom you will also have had success in negotiating employment and training opportunities to ensure that the participants have employment pathways tailored to their individual needs.
Negotiation is also required regarding the content of industry specific pre-employment training needs and the delivery of industry specific pre-employment programs with Registered Training Organisations. Managing the full cycle of the placements including vacancy assessment, advertising, screening, vetting, referring and presenting suitable candidates.
There will also be the marketing and promoting of programs to external agencies in order to grow the sustainability of the programs and enterprises, experience in this is essential.
There are three main parts to this role;
- Participants
- Employers and External Stakeholders
- Coordination and Administration
Please reach out to us for the full Position Description to review the Key Responsibilities and Measures of success.
Essential Criteria
- TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or its successor)
- BSB10120 Certificate I in Workplace Skills
- Computer Literate with previous experience of report writing for Government agencies, as well reporting
- Understanding and empathy of the needs and barriers experienced by the participants that you are recruiting, supporting and placing in employment.
- Excellent Communication and Negotiation skills
- Excellent time management, attention to detail and prioritisation skills
- Great administration skills as you will efficiently manage and maintain office files and records as well as supporting the team and the program to develop, implement and monitor systems and service improvements
About Us
Settlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential. Taking an integrated approach how everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society, we support children, young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers, refugees and migrants.
Our programs include facilitating employment, multicultural foster care, creating community engagement, advocacy, and influencing government and international affairs and provide though leadership within our sector nationally and globally.
About our Benefits
- Salary packaging options to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay!
- Industry leading flexible working arrangement supported to work from home and office, including 9-day fortnight;
- Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Access to our in-house wellbeing programs
- Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities.
About our Recruitment Process
At SSI we have a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, contractors and volunteers. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment.
Our commitment to Diversity
SSI strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.
To Apply
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Please note we will be scheduling interviews as applications come in, so please apply urgently if you believe this role aligns with your goals and experience.
If you would like more information on the recruitment process, please contact the talent acquisition team at [email protected] or [email protected], using the subject line: Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) Coordinator / Trainer Business Services enquiry via EthicalJobs.
A recruitment pool may be created for permanent and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available in the future.
SSI is a Disability Confident Recruiter, and our Talent Acquisition team can assist in; providing alternative formats to apply, making adjustments to the recruitment process (including the application form) and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks.
Should you require adjustments please email me at [email protected] or call me on 0410 801 184.