Careers at yourtown

• Salary packaging benefits that greatly increase take home pay
• Values based non-profit organisation
• An excellent opportunity for challenge and growth

At yourtown, we believe every young person has the right to a brighter future and aim to be part of the solution by delivering services that get results. Our services include Kids Helpline, training and employment services for young people, parent education and specialist accommodation for families. We are one of the largest not-for-profit providers of services for young people in Australia with sites across Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Tasmania. The community with yourtown's Art Unions funds most of what we do. At yourtown you will be part of the solution.

jobactive is a program specialising in helping young people (15-29) on their journey to employment. The service provides intensive, pre-employment support to improve the work-readiness of young people and help them into work (including apprenticeships and traineeships) or further education.

As a Placement Consultant, everyday will be different but day to day you will be:

• Registering new clients and creating job plans;
• Cold calling, reverse marketing; strong employer engagement;
• Undertaking individual assessments and referring to other services/programs if required.

We have 2 roles available - 1 at Beenleigh and 1 at Victoria Point. 

To be a successful applicant you are:

• Passionate - this is not just a job to you, it is a career - a choice that you make everyday!
• Client focussed - our young people are the heart of your practice and you have a genuine interest in enhancing their lives;
• A problem solver. You trouble shoot on the go and are innovative in your approach;
• Great at employer engagement - your customer service skills are second to none;
• Amazing at administration. Our compliance requirements are strict and you can keep on top of this without an issue;
• Experienced in employment services, training or case management and have a solid understanding of the local labour market.

At yourtown our town is your town.  We are all about people, how we work with each other and the hundreds and thousands we care for each year.  We take the time to listen, understand and encourage people to find their place. We offer attractive employment conditions including access to salary packaging arrangements and paid parental leave. Find your place at yourtown.

Contact:  Tharshi Thavapalan, Talent Acquisition Specialist on 07 3867 1283

Closing Date: Applications will be assessed as they are received

To apply, and for a full Position Description please visit: www.yourtown.com.au

All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a Working with Children Check and a National Criminal History Check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

In line with yourtown's diverse workplace culture, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.