Description:
Location: Launceston
National Joblink are delivering a new and exciting program that empowers parents and carers with young children by providing practical and personalised support!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of parents and carers of young children? This position will suit someone with empathy and drive, who can connect with parents and carers of young children, from diverse backgrounds. We will provide you with everything you need to succeed in this role. Part-time work may be available to the right applicant.
We are seeking positive and dynamic people to expand upon our existing team. The program provides tailored support for parents and carers to deliver pre-employment support, assist with the development of future plans, and to connect them with local activities and services.
About Us:
National Joblink (NJL) is a not-for-profit organisation serving local communities for over 30 years throughout TAS and QLD. Today we provide a suite of services under the framework of Workforce Australia, are a specialised RTO, have a successful training restaurant in Cairns, provide outdoor activities at our Tarkine Wilderness Lodge and a National Driving School.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- A genuine desire to assist participants with life skills, social connections and community connections
- Ability to advocate on behalf of participants to referral services
- Build relationships with community organisations and stakeholders
- Exceptionally good time management skills to balance administration with participant engagement
- Understand and ensure compliance with policies and procedures applicable to the program
- A willingness to meet participants in different locations within the region
- Create and develop strong internal and external relationships
- Excellent communication skills
- Great teamwork skills to find creative solutions and positive outcomes for participants
- Sound digital literacy skills utilising different software platforms for reporting as well as Microsoft 365 (Word/Excel & Outlook)
- Applicants with a Diploma or Certificate III/IV will be highly regarded
- Applicants should have lived experience and the following qualities: empathy, resilience, non-judgemental with knowledge of existing support services
Our Employee Package:
As an employee of NJL you will receive:
- A workplace that always puts ‘Friends and Family First’
- Above award wages, access to salary packaging and monthly RDO's
- Access to free 24/7 support services through our Employee Assistance Program
- Discounts on Health Insurance and wellness support
At NJL we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
A current driver’s licence and reliable car is required and as a Child Safe Organisation you will currently hold (or willing to obtain) a valid Working with Children Check and ability to pass a Criminal History Check.
To apply please attach a Resume and Cover Letter addressing the required skills via Seek.
Only successful applicants will be contacted.
For more information, please contact Clareat employment@njl.org.au
We may proceed with interviewing prior to this date and the advertisement will be removed if the positions are filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.