Employment Coordinator, MHS
Job No:
FLO3470
Location:
Sydney
Flourish Australia has an exciting new opportunity for an Employment Coordinator, MHS to join our teams based in the Sydney Region!
The position available is:
- Ongoing Full-time (76 hours)
- Working Monday to Friday
- Based in Sydney
- Attractive salary starting at $85,000 per annum + 11.5% Super + Tax-Free Salary Packaging
About the Opportunity
The Employment Coordinator, Mental Health Services (MHS) will act as an expert resource to the Sydney teams by completing and providing support to team members to undertake relevant employment conversations, assessments, referrals and addressing potential barriers to employment and achieving goals.
The Employment Coordinator, MHS will also engage in discussions with people accessing the services about their aspirations and goals regarding employment whilst also assisting in developing their Individual Employment Plan.
As an Employment Coordinator, MHS you will:
- Interpreting all performance targets set by the Manager and assist sites in achieving these by working as part of the Flourish Australia mental health services team.
- Act as an expert internal resource to the Sydney teams by providing support to existing local staff in delivery of the employment supports.
- Engage local businesses and employers to source and create job vacancies for people accessing Flourish Australia’s services.
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Provide support, mentoring and other assistance ensuring the sustainability of people’s employment placements and to track all placements to effectively support people to meet their employment goals.
- Develop and facilitate employment focused workshops for people accessing the service.
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Work with local site teams in assisting jobseekers to overcome both vocational and non-vocational barriers to employment.
For more information about what it means to be an Employment Coordinator, MHS with Flourish Australia, please review the Position Description.
Please note - Successful candidates must maintain a Class C drivers license and proof of comprehensive insurance must be provided when required. You may be directed to use your private motor vehicle in the course of performing your duties when an organisational pool motor vehicle is unavailable. You will receive the Travelling Transport and Fares Allowance when using your private vehicle for work related purposes.
Who we are
Flourish Australia is one of Australia’s most experienced community mental health organisations. Our purpose is to support people to flourish, believe in their futures, and become contributing members of the community.
Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person’s experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.
Our positions are open to all suitably qualified applicants. We have a strong commitment to participation of people with lived experience of mental health issues in our workforce. We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities, LGBTQ+ communities and mature age candidates.
Selection Criteria
Essential:
- A relevant degree OR a Relevant Certificate IV OR relevant diploma as recognised by Flourish Australia. For example, training and assessment, employment services, or a health related discipline.
- A minimum of three (3) years full-time experience working in a mental health or employment related field, as recognised by Flourish Australia.
- Demonstrated strong communication and negotiation skills, and excellent interpersonal organisational skills.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and ability to fully utilise the relevant information management system(s)
- Knowledge of the challenges and barriers for people in the workplace who live with a mental health issue.
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence.
Desirable:
- A personal lived experience of a mental health issue.
- Demonstrated or direct related experience in Commonwealth-funded employment services, preferably inDisability Employment Services, Job Active or similar programs.
- Emerging knowledge of the local area and its health services and other community services.
For further information, please contact James Austin, Manager. E: james.austin@flourishaustralia.org.au (please do not email applications).
All appointments with Flourish Australia's Mental Health Services are subject to an NDIS Worker Screening clearance, a National Criminal History Check, a WWCC, previous employment reference checks, satisfactory Australian residency status and other background checks. All successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including booster) prior to commencement, inline with Flourish Australia’s Vaccination Policy and will be required to declare any private or secondary employment prior to commencement in line with Flourish Australia's Private or Secondary Employment Policy.
The Benefits
Flourish Australia recognises and values its people as demonstrated by:
- Level 4 (SCHCADS) on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018)
- Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900
- Exclusive personal Fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier
- Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading + 2 additional days of personal leave + Christmas/New Years Gratis Day + 10 weeks paid parental leave
- Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
- Regular supervision (reflective practice), ongoing 1:1 mentoring and a comprehensive induction program
- Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support
- Opportunities for professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid and ASIST
- Inclusive initiatives such as our Rainbow Network and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staff
- Employee discounts at 350+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc)
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please complete the questions below. You will then be asked to attach a copy of your resume on the following page, we encourage you to have your resume up-to-date and available before you commence the application.
Applications close on 17th of September 2024 at 5pm.