Join us as a Lead Employer Liaison !

                
Location:  Footscray & Community Access Service                         
Type:    Fixed Term, Part time until Sep 2026         

About the Role

Yooralla’s Community Services is seeking a passionate, experienced and dedicated individual to join their friendly and supportive team and to take a step up in their career.

The Lead Employer Liaison is a 0.6 role that will provide the primary point of contact with employers during employment readiness and employment support phases of the Impact program.  The role has a focus on engaging with new employers and preparing them to support a person with a disability joining their team. Please see attached the PD for further information on the role

About You

If you are passionate about supporting clients to manage their own lifestyles and live the life they choose and ideally you have experience with supporting individuals to meet their goals, we would like to hear from you. To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Minimum Certificate IV, or relevant work experience, in disability, community services, employment services or a related field

• Understanding and experience in customised employment techniques

• Strong commitment to inclusion of people with disabilities within the community

• Strong communications skills, verbal and written
• Knowledge of local labour market and strong research skills
• Strong listening, networking and negotiating skills
• Ability to problem solve and react quickly to resolve issues

Working with Yooralla

We employ individuals dedicated to providing quality, sustainable and flexible services, that uphold human rights and create opportunities, empowering individuals to live the life they choose. Yooralla has a long history of working to build a world where people with disability are equal citizens. Find out more about what we do.

We offer

• An attractive remuneration package with excellent tax benefits
• The opportunity to have a positive impact on peoples’ lives
• Comprehensive three-day induction program
• Flexible working hours
• A rewarding career in a growing service sector
• Ongoing training, support and development
• A great, supportive team environment

Requirements

To be considered for this role you must attach the below mandatory requirements with your application:

• Cover Letter and Resume
• Current Certificate for First Aid (HLTAID003) & Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAID001) or ability to obtain one
• Evidence of eligibility to work within Australia (Australian Passport/Australian Birth Certificate/ Australian Citizenship Certificate or International Passport & Visa)
• A copy of your Working with Children Check (WWCC) (Employer)
• Relevant tertiary qualifications (preferred)
• Ability to obtain a NDIS Worker Check clearance prior to your commencement.

A 'certified copy' is a copy of an original document that has been authorised (or stamped) as being a true copy of an original. http://www.border.gov.au/Lega/Lega/Form/Immi-FAQs/who-can-certify-a-copy-of-a-document

For further information please contact Sue Huffer at  0476 812 902

More information about working with Yooralla

We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies. We strongly encourage people with disability, LGBTQIA+ and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islands People to apply.

Find out more about our workplace culture.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted, invited to an interview where you will learn more about the role you can play a part in making a positive impact on peoples’ lives.

Appointments are subject to one or more of the following forms of pre-employment safety screening such as NDIS Worker Screening Check, Inherent Position Requirements Employee Declaration, Working with Children Check, Reference Checks, Disqualified Carer Check and AHPRA Registration Check. This role is only available to Australian Residents or to those who hold the right to work in Australia. Yooralla is an equal opportunity employer.