Employment Consultant (Leeton Shire Council)

About the Program SSI is delivering the Asylum Seeker Employment Skills Support program (ASESS) on behalf of the NSW Government, providing employment support services to address the challenges experienced by asylum seekers in finding suitable long‑term employment opportunities. Based in Griffith, an exciting opportunity to be part of a professional and supportive workplace. Whether you are seeking Part‑Time flexibility or a Full‑Time career opportunity, we would love to hear from you. About the Role As ASESS Employment Consultant, you will manage a caseload of asylum seeker participants across the Riverina Murray Region (direct registrations and referrals) and deliver individualised employment pathway planning and ongoing employment support to help participants achieve sustainable employment and/or training and education outcomes. You’ll provide tailored support through one‑to‑one and group activities, connect participants to relevant services (e.g., English language support, training, recognition of overseas skills/qualifications, work readiness supports), and work closely with employer‑facing functions to identify suitable opportunities and support participants through recruitment and onboarding. Please reach out to us for the full Position Description to review the Key Responsibilities and Measures of success. Key Responsibilities and Measures of Success
- Demonstrated experience in case management / employment support, working with job seekers in both one‑to‑one and group settings.
- A strong customer/participant‑centred approach with the ability to work to service standards, KPIs and targets.
- Confidence liaising with employers and stakeholders and proactively promoting participants to opportunities.
- Empathy and cultural sensitivity when supporting asylum seekers and people experiencing vulnerability.
- Certificate IV in Employment Services, Career Development, Community Services (or willingness to work towards).
- Experience supporting refugee/asylum seeker cohorts and understanding barriers to employment in Australia. About our Benefits
- Salary packaging options to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax‑free meaning more take‑home pay!
- The opportunity of a 9‑day fortnight.
- Access to in‑house training and learning opportunities for career development and growth.
- Access to our in‑house wellbeing programs.
- Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities. About our Recruitment Process SSI Group is strongly committed to actively safeguarding children and young people and providing a safe environment for them to thrive. We ensure children and young people’s safety, and well‑being is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of everyone at SSI, whether they interact directly or indirectly with children and young people. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment. Our Commitment to Diversity SSI strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. To Apply If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role. If you would like more information on the recruitment process, please contact the talent acquisition team at or call us on or you would like to have more information about the role, please reach out to Maureen Graham at . A recruitment pool may be created for permanent and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available in the future. SSI is a Disability Confident Recruiter, and our Talent Acquisition team can assist in providing alternative formats to apply, making adjustments to the recruitment process (including the application form), and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks. Should you require adjustments please email us at Job Details Job family Employment Consultant Development Officer Disability Employment #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3q2h2g