Tangentyere Council is a community controlled Public Benevolent Institution delivering human services and social enterprise activities for the benefit of Aboriginal people from the Town Camps and Central Australia. First incorporated in 1979, the organisation was a finalist in the 2016 Reconciliation Australia, Indigenous Governance Awards and is one of the 15-20 biggest Aboriginal Corporations in Australia. The Council offers 6 Weeks Annual Leave
Employment Consultant
Level: 5.1
Salary: $73,656 Per Annum
Tangentyere Employment Services (TES) delivers the Community Development Program (CDP) for Alice Springs Town Campers, Amoonguna and some outstations north of town. CDP incorporates services previously delivered under the Community Development Employment Program (CDEP).
The Employment Consultant works as guide, coach and advocate, working with job seekers to develop a unique Job Plans that develops a pathway for the job seeker to identify and overcome vocational and non vocational barriers in order to enter sustainable employment. Employment and participation activities may include community participation such as cultural activities, work experience, training, mentoring and activities that support economic development of the community.
The TES service model is designed to maximise job seekers’ choice and control of their pathway to employment. The Employment Consultant supports the job seeker to navigate their pathway; drawing on the range of resources and connections in our wrap around model and using strengths based assessment approach.
The Employment Consultant’s role is to provide employment assistance as defined by the Funding Agreement 2013 – 2018. This includes using an integrated case management system to service a caseload of jobseekers by:
- assessing the job seekers’ strengths as well as their barriers to employment,
- identifying appropriate employment and participation activities to prepare for employment,
- monitoring participation and progress in activities, and
- providing assistance to commence and retain employment, education or training activities.
The Employment Consultant focuses on the job seeker’s abilities and aspirations, and works to directly connect each person with the right providers, employers and services available in the community to meet their identified needs. The Employment Consultant will work with a caseload of CDP job seekers
This position requires a satisfactory Police Check and Ochre Card. Applications must address the Selection Criteria and include a Curriculum Vitae with nominated referees. A suitable applicant may be appointed prior to closing date.
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Closing Date: February 15, 2019