You will support and understand the clients’ barriers and work together to develop employment goals and plans to support the client to achieve these goals
Be part of creating and sourcing employment opportunities for your clients
Supporting and helping your clients identify their skills, abilities, and secure sustainable employment
Providing and delivering a high level of customer service to our clients, employers, and stakeholders
Building rapport and supporting our clients to increase their capacity to secure suitable employment through training and other support services
Creating, tailoring, and implementing a partnered job plan with the client to support them through the employment journey and into sustainable employment
Building sustainable and long-lasting relationships with local employers, registered training organisations and community organisations
Explaining to employers the benefits and supports in hiring someone with a barrier/disability

Who are we looking for?

Someone who as the ability to overcome objections and break down employment barriers that exist for people
Ability to deliver efficient and effective strategies to positively engage with employers and build sustainable relationships
Awareness of vulnerabilities and the positive effects of employment
Effective problem solving and conflict resolution skills
An understanding or ability to learn how to work with potential employers to source employment
Well-developed problem-solving skills

Being a part of the Real Futures team, you will be provided with a wide range of benefits including:

Personal and professional development opportunities
Rewarding and supportive culture
Birthday leave and diversity leave
Frequent training and support to excel in the role
Free Employee Assistance Program
Access to novated car leasing
Engage Wellbeing and Recognition Centre (Move, Munch, Money and Mind)

To be considered:

Have full working rights in Australia
Have a current driver’s licence and a comprehensively insured vehicle
Complete an Australia History Criminal Check
Have a current Working with Children Check or willing to obtain a Working with Children Check before employment
Ability to work Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 5:00pm

Please note that people with a criminal record are not automatically barred from applying for this position, rather the relevance will be considered as it applies to our industry.

About AKG:

AKG is an innovative employment services, community, health and education provider, underpinned by a unique partnership model.

Our family of businesses work together to empower individuals and communities, with a particular focus on disadvantaged communities including First Nations, youth and people living with a disability.

At AKG we are empowered by our diversity. AKG are committed to providing a work environment where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. AKG encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures including Australian Defence Force Veterans and their Families, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People, the LGBTQI+ community and people with a disability.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact our talent team via email recruitment@akgaustralia.com.au.