Employment Consultant
Job No:
105303
Location:
Darwin
- Take on these exciting positions as Employment Consultants in one of Australia's most beautiful and remote areas!
- Join an exceptional NFP dedicated to strengthening the local community through training and employment
- Enjoy a generous remuneration package plus super!
About the Opportunity
TITEB now has multiple permanent opportunities for Employment Consultants to join the team on the Tiwi Islands, Northern Territory.
Reporting directly to the Employment Services Manager, you will primarily be responsible for ensuring efficient, effective and high-quality delivery of the Community Development Program employment services. TITEB is a high performing CDP provider invited to deliver services until 2022.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Providing personalised services to long and short-term unemployed clients;
- Supporting job seekers to develop skills and experience leading to paid employment;
- Identifying aspirations, motivating and opportunities for clients;
- Ensuring compliance with programme guidelines and organisations policies and procedures;
- Promoting employment programs to customers, families, staff and support groups within the local community; and
- Liaising with Elders, Leaders and service agencies to promote CDP's aims and visions whilst respecting and understanding local community traditions.
About You
TITEB is looking for individuals with demonstrated knowledge of the CDP Contractual obligations and ability to interpret and apply current and emerging guidelines and procedures in conjunction with a strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and the issues they face.
You must exhibit a high standard of verbal and written communication and the ability to build rapport and maintain effective relationships with clients, peers and relevant agencies.
Most importantly, TITEB is looking for candidates that are resilient and adaptable to the challenges of living and working remotely, with a team-oriented focus.
Please note: All applicants must hold, or be willing to undergo a Working with Children Card and a Criminal History check and must hold an unrestricted, manual drivers licence.
About the Benefits
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with the opportunity to live and work in one of the most beautiful locations in remote Australia!
TITEB will reward the successful candidate with a generous remuneration package circa plus super, free accommodation and utilities and 6 weeks annual leave with leave loading.
TITEB understand that their staff are an integral part of the client's outcomes and as such offer ongoing training and Professional Development.
This is an opportunity to work with a collaborative and supportive organisation and be an instrumental part in making a difference to the employment outcomes for Indigenous peoples in remote Australia.
Opportunities like this only come around once in a lifetime, and get snapped up quickly - what are you waiting for? Apply Now!
About the Organisation
The Tiwi Islands Training and Employment Board (TITEB) was established by the Tiwi Land Council to coordinate all training and employment activities on the Tiwi Islands. TITEB is owned and managed by a Tiwi Board of Directors, with offices in Wurrumiyanga, Milikapiti & Pirlangimpi and Darwin.
The Board is nationally registered as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) under the Australian Quality Training Framework and manages one of only two NT funded Group Training Organisations operating a new apprenticeship scheme.
TITEB is committed to strengthening the Tiwi community and economy through life-long training and employment. TITEB members and staff provide a vital link between stakeholders, businesses, employers and job seekers on the Tiwi Islands, encouraging all Tiwi to come in and talk to us about their ideas and dreams for the future.
Learn more about TITEB here.