Cheltenham,
VIC

About us

Workskil
Australia is a leading national not-for-profit organisation. We have over 30
proud years of experience supporting Au
stralians to achieve sustained economic
and social self-reliance. We do this by providing a range of employment, work
experience, disability, youth, Indigenous and health services.

Workskil
Australia is excited to announce its success in tendering for the Australian
Government’s new Employment Services from 1 July, 2015. In order for us to hit
the ground running on 1 July 2015 we need are now recruiting. We are looking
for passionate people with excellent skills to join our Employment Services
team. Workskil Australia is an employer of choice in the employment industry
and offers a range of employee benefits.

The Role

The Employment
Broker will be site-based and will work with both job seekers and employers to
secure sustainable employment places. The main focus of the role is to market
Workskil Australia’s job seekers to local employers to fill their recruitment
needs and to motivate and drive job seekers in their search for employment. This
role will include a high volume of phone work and include advocating job
seekers to prospective employers and working closely with Employment
Consultants to match job seekers to the right opportunities. Employment Brokers
will account manage local employers as well as oversee a case load of Stream A
job seekers.

What
we’re looking for

A person of
the highest integrity who has:

• A
  proven ability in a sales or business development role including working
  to KPIs
• An
  ability to develop strong relationships and networks with local employers
  and to advocate for and promote job seekers
• Strong
  communication skills both written and verbal
• A
  good knowledge of the local labour market and the needs and expectations
  of employers
• Superior
  negotiation skills and ability to listen to feedback
• An
  ability to work closely as part of a team with Employment Consultants and
  Post Placement Support team members
• Ability
  to work with culturally or linguistically diverse people, Indigenous
  clients, ex-offenders, youth and disadvantaged groups

How to
apply

This role offer
san exciting opportunity to apply to join a national organisation during a time
of expansion. To apply please visit the careers page on www.workskil.com.au or
via the link below. Applications
close Wednesday, 24 June 2015.  Previous applicants need not apply. 
Only successful applicants will be notified.

 Prior to
an offer of employment being made, candidates must provide authority for a
Federal Police Clearance to disclose any criminal offences or charges.

Workskil Australia
is an equal opportunity employer. We particularly welcome applicants who
identify as Indigenous or have a disability.