We are seeking a passionate and experienced Open Employment Advisor to join our team in Keysborough. You’ll play a key role in empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to reach their employment goals, supporting their transition from supported roles in a Social Enterprise to open employment opportunities.

The position is full-time on a 9-month fixed term contract.

Work pattern: Monday - Friday 7:54am – 4pm

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with job coaches to assess suitable participants for transition

Identify and work with the strengths of each participant

Implement customised employment practices tailored to individual needs

Liaise and communicate with potential employers to understand their employment needs

Provide on-the-job support and training to participants

Liaise with families and natural supports of the participants

Provide ongoing support to participants throughout the employment process, including job retention and career development.

Requirements

Experience working with diverse populations and individuals with barriers to employment

Understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

Understanding of intellectual disabilities

Proven ability to generate work experience leads resulting in sustainable open employment outcomes for clients

Excellent administration, written communication skills and computer literacy

Excellent communication skills; ability to prevent and resolve issues and to build and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders

Strong networking skills with the proven ability to support the development of new initiatives

Ability to handle confidential information and maintain client privacy

Strong organisational and time management skills

Ability to work as part of a team and independently

Right to work in Australia

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Full Victorian driver licence & own car

Commitment to exceptional service delivery and a demonstrated professional approach to work

Commitment to the principles of WHS, EEO, Cultural Diversity and all relevant legislation.

Work perks

A supportive and collaborative work culture

Salary packaging options

Professional development and training

EAP - Employee Assistance Program

Access to employee benefits and discounts. This includes discounts for Endota Spa, Anytime Fitness and more!

About Wallara

Wallara Australia is a unique non-profit organization based in Melbourne's South East. Every day we provide creative services for Australia's largest minority group – people with disabilities. We coach them to grow as individuals, to work productively, to explore their communities and to live the way they choose.

Why a career with Wallara?

Because when you join Wallara, you’ll join a movement! We’re driving social change for people with different abilities and we’re having a good time doing it! We’re passionate, professional, and purposeful about our mission. We also value innovation, collaboration and celebration. It’s just the way we roll! If you believe the future is inclusive, you’ll feel right at home with us.

The Wallara Way:

Be creative and push the boundaries

Think client first

Do the right thing

Together we make a difference

Have fun and celebrate awesomeness

How to apply

If you’re proactive, innovative, have a calm and flexible approach and are up for a new challenge, please apply through SEEK now. Please note, applications must include a resume and cover letter and only applications that meet the selection criteria will be considered.

For more information, please contact [email protected]

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Our clients come from all communities and so do our people. Wallara is an equal opportunity employer – all abilities and from every walk of life, inclusion is why we exist. If you share our values and want to drive social change to empower people with different abilities, Wallara may be your next workplace.