Employment Consultant

As part of the Employment Program Team you will be enjoy a fast-paced, passionate and fun team-oriented environment. You will support ex-defence personnel and/or their Partners to find meaningful and sustainable employment. The work done by this hard-working team has been recognised by the Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Program awards in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 for Excellence in Supporting Partner and/or Veteran Employment.

In this role, you will have the proven ability to:

• Build relationships via phone with clients (Veterans and their family members) to understand their employment aspirations, and work with them to outline transferable skills for the civilian job market
• Use previous recruitment, talent acquisition or employment services experience to determine the appropriate level of job-seeking support services and/or provide referral pathways to vocational providers
• Write customised and professional resumes and cover letters with attention to detail
• Assist with interpreting and responding to key selection criteria and advise on the creation of LinkedIn profiles
• Experience in transition to work programs (including apprenticeships and traineeships),
• Providing pre-employment advice and guidance
• Provide coaching of interview techniques

This position is based in across two offices – one in Fortitude Valley and in our new Veteran and Family Wellbeing Centre in Stafford. There will be some work from home flexibility a number of days per week.

You Will Also Possess

• Degree in either Allied Health, Vocational Education, Human Services, Social Services or Human Resources desirable OR Certificate IV in Career Development Rehabilitation Counselling/Case Management students/new graduates are encouraged to apply.
• OR 2+ years’ experience in either Allied Health, Vocational Education, Human Services, Social Services or Human Resources
• OR 2+ years’ employment services experience
• OR 2+ years case management experience
• Experience delivering employment workshops, briefings and information sessions to clients and/or stakeholders
• Contemporary knowledge of the labour market in addition to higher education options for the purposes of career counselling
• Must have confident and proficient in use of Microsoft Office
• Queensland Open Drivers licence (must)

Why work at RSL Queensland. Open, flexible, supportive, empowering – they’re some of things our team love most about RSL Queensland. Depending on your role, you’ll have the tools and flexibility to work in a hybrid way that balances your lifestyle and the requirements of the team.

What Else Makes Us Great

• Option to salary package up to $15,900 per year on living expenses, and claim further tax-saving benefits on top
• Extensive training/development opportunities
• Bring your whole authentic self to work each day and be part of a supportive environment
• You’re gifted 3 additional days of leave at Christmas!
• Financial support and study leave to undertake higher educational courses related to work
• Work in an environment that values all voices – have an influence, be the difference!
• Benefits Hub that includes lifestyle discounts from hundreds of leading stores and services

Some organisations say it, but RSL Queensland really means it – you will truly be working amongst committed, passionate and talented professionals. Every day, you will push the envelope as we work together towards our goal of delivering a bright future and enduring legacy for all veterans and their families.