Employment Consultant Maxima | Gawler SA

You will work with our customers to help build their skills, experience and confidence in supporting them to find meaningful employment, by identifying their career goals and assisting them through their employment journey. You will have experience in providing excellent customer service, with a strong passion in helping people secure meaningful employment. Your desire to assist individuals and contribute to achieving business goals, will make you a good fit for the Employment Consultant role.

Your responsibilities will include…

Identifying individuals’ strengths, skills, abilities and employment aspirations

Sourcing suitable employment opportunities for customers

Delivering outstanding customer service to customers and employers

Developing and maintaining relationships with local employers and community based organisations, to create and sustain employment opportunities

Engaging, networking and interacting with local community groups to promote Maxima’s services

Providing individualised support to customers in resume building, interview preparation and job searching

Creating and implementing job plans with the customer that support a pathway to employment

Providing guidance and support to customers through training and other support services

Maintaining up-to-date records of interactions with customers’, job placements and program outcomes

This is a fixed-term, part-time role where days/times can be negotiated with the successful applicant. The role is located at our Gawler office with some travel required within the region.

We offer continuous training and development to support your professional development within Employment Services, enabling you to progress and thrive in your career.

What will you need to succeed?

You will demonstrate drive and compassion, working closely with our customers to inspire them and assist them to find and retain employment and possess the following;

Outstanding customer service

Ability to achieve individual and team KPIs

Ability to engage with the local community and build strong networks

Strong administration skills including maintaining documentation

Case management experience (desirable)

Demonstrate knowledge of Disability Employment Services and/or Employment Services (desirable)

A current driver’s licence, National Police Check, relevant State/Territory Working With Children Check and NDIS Worker’s Clearance, or be willing to obtain.

About Maxima

Maxima is a national, profit-for-purpose community-based organisation with vast experience providing employment and disability support services across Australia. We advocate for an inclusive and diverse workforce and support equal employment and learning opportunities for all Australians.

Over its 35-year history, Maxima has grown to support 70 communities across the nation – including Temporary and Permanent Recruitment, Apprenticeships and Traineeships, First Nations Employment Services and Specialised Employment Services including DES and NDIS. Our combined offering is one of the most extensive not-for-profit recruitment, training and employment services in Australia, all delivered by our dedicated team of over 400 professionals nationwide

Maxima is driven by a desire to reframe what’s possible by making a real difference to the lives of those in our local communities. ​​​​​​​

What We Offer

A purpose driven work environment where you can make a real impact

Competitive salary plus access to Not For Profit salary packaging

Enhanced Employee Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Professional, positive, and community-focused culture

Training and development opportunities

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply Now’ to complete our online application form and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter.

Maxima believes in the strength of a diverse workforce. We welcome applicants who have a disability, identify as First Nations, are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or are members of the LGBTQIA+ community. The life experiences of our employees help us build strong relationships with our customers and enables us to deliver services that benefit all members of our community.

If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please call (1300 62+ 462) or email ***********@maxima.com.au and advise us of your preferred method of communication.