Company description:

As part of genU we're a profit-for-purpose organisation. Our focus at MatchWorks is to remove barriers to employment and help job seekers to find meaningful work and support them to sustain employment and build careers. We do this through programs and initiatives including our government-funded Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) and Workforce Australia services.

Job description:

Location: Nipaluna/Hobart, TAS
Salary: $65,957 - $71,195 + Superannuation + NFP salary packaging benefits
Leave benefits include: 20 days Annual Leave, 13 days Personal Leave, plus an additional 10 paid Wellbeing Days each year
Employment status: Full Time, Fixed Term 7-8 Months
Reference number: 3448

Hey you!

At MatchWorks, we deliver Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) with purpose connecting job seekers and employers through personalised employment solutions that create real, lasting outcomes. We're now looking for a supportive, outgoing Employment Coach to join our IEA team and help change lives through meaningful work.

While this role is initially offered as maternity leave coverage, there is strong potential for it to transition into a permanent full-time position at the conclusion of the fixed-term contract, due to expansion.

What you'll do

As an Employment Coach in our team you'll:

• Get to know participants' strengths and goals, then match them with the right job opportunities.
• Create personalised career plans and coach participants to build skills and confidence.
• Link participants with training, health, and community supports for long-term success.
• Build strong local networks to open more doors for jobseekers.

What you'll bring

• Great communication as someone who can build trust and lasting relationships.
• Organised multitasking skills as someone who can keep on top of plans, records, and deadlines.
• Great skills as a team player who works well with employers, colleagues, and community partners.

(You'll also need an NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module Certificate - but don't worry, we'll help guide you through this.)

Bonus points for

• Experience in a customer service, recruitment or employment consultancy setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems.
• Proficiency in another language that could support inclusive engagement.

Why you'll love working at MatchWorks

At MatchWorks, we're committed to creating a welcoming, safe, and respectful space where everyone is empowered to play their part in the important work that we do.

We welcome diversity in all its forms including disability, culture, gender, age, sexuality and religion and celebrate the unique perspectives and experience each of us brings.

You'll also get

• Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax-free plus meal/entertainment benefits

• Extra Leave - 13 days personal leave/10 days wellbeing leave plus your 20 days of annual leave.

• Purchased leave options - the ability to buy additional annual leave to support work-life balance and flexibility.

• Discounts - savings at 450+ retailers including Coles, Woolworths & JB Hi-Fi

• University Study Discount - Enjoy a 25% fee reduction for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.

• Wellbeing support - 24/7 access to a holistic employee assistance program

• Referral bonus - bring great people with you and be rewarded

Ready to make a difference? Click apply to complete your application.

Don't wait to apply! We are reviewing applications as they come in.

You can view the full position description on the genU careers page HERE.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact Dianne Muskett at ••••@matchworks.com.au or 04•• ••• 681