As part of the Salvation Army our values and mission define who we are and why we fight. Working in a local employment service is fast paced, demanding and competitive, but you will make a difference.

Who we are:
The Salvation Army Employment Plus (EPlus) has been empowering people to find the right job since 1998 as part of the Australian Government's Employment Services network. We've worked with over 200,000 businesses across Australia and seen well over half a million Australians successfully placed in employment. We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration and try to live these values every day.

About the roles:
Employment Plus is seeking to recruit passionate and team focused individuals to join our Claims and Wage Subsidy team based at Blackburn, Melbourne.

This is mainly an employer support role that will be responsible for negotiating wage subsidies with employers and compliance checks on information and data. Wage Subsidies are a financial incentive that can be offered to employers if they meet eligibility requirements as it helps them to provide more support to our participants under their employ.

• You will be responsible for contacting employers and negotiating possible wage subsidies to support Employment Plus participants.
• You will be responsible for assisting employers with queries and setting up Government apps and accounts to manage and access wage subsidies if needed.
• You will be responsible for submitting requests and data into internal and external systems.
• Strong, clear and professional communication and customer services skills are a bonus and will be looked at favourably.

Who you are:
You're someone that enjoys supporting colleagues, participants, and employers in achieving their goals. A team player with an easy engaging style and a passion for learning. You like the idea of developing your career within The Salvation Army Employment Plus Employment Services.

Ideally you have a qualification in business (cert 3 or above) and have some experience in employment services with exposure to outcome claims and wage subsidies and using Department systems. However just as important is your enthusiasm for learning and retaining information, as excellent training will be provided.

You will bring excellent communication and solid Office 365 skills. Demonstrated numeracy skills and enjoy working in a team environment is also important.

Joining us:
This is an excellent opportunity to build your career in an organisation with strong values and an inclusive culture. We offer market competitive remuneration and an excellent benefits package along with full training and development programs and multiple career paths. A current volunteer Working with Children Check is encouraged for this position. Successful applicants will also be required to undertake a police check, it is not mandatory to have a clear criminal history.

If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to this challenging yet rewarding role, we invite you to submit your resume along with a cover letter telling us why you'd like to join us.

At Employment Plus, we value diversity and strive for inclusivity in our recruitment process. If you are a person with a disability and require an adjustment, such as alternative application methods, or if you have a general enquiry about a role, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]. Please specify the job title and location in the subject line.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check or relevant state equivalent. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.