Aboriginality is an occupational requirement for this role in accordance with section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).

This role is being offered on a 10-month, maternity leave contract, with the possibility of extension.

About us:

Impact Services grew to be the leading Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal labour hire, recruitment, and contract services business in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. We have an exciting opportunity at our Albany office for an experienced Career Development Officer. Here at Impact Services our Core Values are our guiding stars, ensuring that every decision, every interaction, and every endeavour reflects the excellence we strive for. Our Core Values represent the very essence of who we are, guiding our actions and shaping our interactions within our teams, with our clients, and within the broader community. These values are not just words on paper; they are the heartbeat of our organisation, reflecting our beliefs and identity.

Impact Services Core Values

Community and Leadership

Opportunity

Respect, and

Empowerment

At Impact Services our leadership are committed to walk alongside people, providing the guidance they require to achieve their career goals.

About the role:

The key purpose of the Career Development Officer role is to facilitate targeted support services for Jobs and Skills Aboriginal support services contract and exceed performance targets set by the Department of Training and Workforce Development.

This will be done through:

• Advice or information given to an organisation client regarding their Aboriginal employees, and ways to build a culturally aware and inclusive workplace
• Advice and information about course options and apprenticeships/traineeships to individual clients
• Assistance to individual JSC (Jobs and Skills Centre) clients with practical job search and job application support to prepare them for the world of work
• Support to clients to prepare for employment and training
• Advice and/or information to organisations about recruitment practices
• Providing information about apprenticeships/traineeship including referrals to appropriate government and other relevant stakeholders
• Delivery of workshops to secondary school students and/or teachers and/or VET coordinators and/or non-school based workshops
• Establishment and maintenance of relationships by the JSC with relevant stakeholders including education to stakeholders to increase knowledge of JSC services and activities
• Assisting organisations to plan and develop their workforce (JSC will assist organisations to access a range of resources and information to better plan, attract, develop, and retain a skilled workforce)

About you:

• Certificate IV in Career Development and Employment Services (desirable)
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar position
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Organisational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Positive approach to change
• Willingness to learn
• Work proactively to find solutions
• Genuine desire to help people

What we offer:

• Positive employee experience where we support each other to create a happy and healthy workplace
• A culture of respect, collaboration and sharing of knowledge to help us adapt and grow
• Certificate IV in Employment Services or Career Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid wellness days
• Cultural leave
• Novated private vehicle leasing
• Flexible working arrangements

The successful applicant will have the right to work in Australia, will be required to provide national police check and working with children check.