Our purpose is to make skills, education and employment accessible to every person, so they can create their own world of unbounded possibilities.
About BUSY Ability...
BUSY Ability is part of The BUSY Group, a not-for-profit organisation presenting over 45 years' experience in its’ field. BUSY Ability enables people with a disability and people with a lived experience of the justice system to realise their full potential through participation in meaningful employment. Engaging in communities across Northern NSW, ACT, Victoria, North QLD, South East QLD including Gold Coast and Brisbane.
Job Description
A bit about the role...
Working within a Workforce Australia specialist contract; Ex-Offenders Program as the Work Support Consultant you are focused on providing ongoing support to customers and employers within the appropriate employment services program to ensure sustainable employment and outcomes are realised. The role devises interventions and solutions to work with the customers and employers to improve prospects of maintaining sustainable employment, while also working with employers to appropriately plan and develop their workforce to create future employment opportunities and to improve overall staff retention. The Work Support Consultant will create future employment opportunities for people by identifying opportunities to deliver training around workplace diversity and customised employment. This role requires resilience, outstanding conflict resolution abilities, and a track record of meeting KPIs. If you're passionate about making a positive impact on individuals' lives and communities, this position is perfect for you!
This position is full-time, fixed-term role until June 2025 with possibility of extension, based in our Fortitude Valley office. Working hours 8:30am-5pm Monday to Friday, in office.
BUSY Benefits…
Competitive salary: Circa $65k + super + NFP salary sacrifice
NFP Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 per year) PLUS meal and entertainment card!
Access to Fitness Passport
Paid Parental Leave, Retail Discounts, Annual My BUSY Day Off
Career progression and internal opportunities
Training and Professional development allowance
Employee Assistance Program and Flare Wellbeing App
Monthly, FLEXI day off
Work as part of a team whilst working autonomously with your clients!
Desired Skills and Experience
A bit about your experience…
Demonstrated customer service experience
Digitally savvy – intermediate computer skills
Previous administration experience
Ability to work under pressure and meet KPI’s
Ability to resolve complex client situations with resilience and maturity
Ability to obtain a Blue Card and National Police Check
Next steps...
This role will actively commence recruitment from the date of advertisement. The closing date of this ad is dependent on the appointment of the role.
The BUSY Group is an organisation that prioritises the safeguarding of children and all vulnerable people by actively adopting strategies that embed a culture of zero tolerance for abuse of any kind. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening including criminal history and relevant working with children checks.
The BUSY Group is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from First Nations People, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. Candidates with lived experience in the justice system are encouraged to apply.
