Employment Consultant Maxima | Gawler SA

You will work with our customers to help build their skills, experience and confidence in supporting them to find meaningful employment, by identifying their career goals and assisting them through their employment journey. You will have experience in providing excellent customer service, with a strong passion in helping people secure meaningful employment. Your desire to assist individuals and contribute to achieving business goals, will make you a good fit for the Employment Consultant role.

Your responsibilities will include…

Identifying individuals’ strengths, skills, abilities and employment aspirations
Sourcing suitable employment opportunities for customers
Delivering outstanding customer service to customers and employers
Developing and maintaining relationships with local employers and community based organisations, to create and sustain employment opportunities
Engaging, networking and interacting with local community groups to promote Maxima’s services
Providing individualised support to customers in resume building, interview preparation and job searching
Creating and implementing job plans with the customer that support a pathway to employment
Providing guidance and support to customers through training and other support services
Maintaining up-to-date records of interactions with customers’, job placements and program outcomes
This is a fixed-term, part-time role where days/times can be negotiated with the successful applicant. The role is located at our Gawler office with some travel required within the region.

We offer continuous training and development to support your professional development within Employment Services, enabling you to progress and thrive in your career.


What will you need to succeed?

You will demonstrate drive and compassion, working closely with our customers to inspire them and assist them to find and retain employment and possess the following;

Outstanding customer service
Ability to achieve individual and team KPIs
Ability to engage with the local community and build strong networks
Strong administration skills including maintaining documentation
Case management experience (desirable)
Demonstrate knowledge of Disability Employment Services and/or Employment Services (desirable)
A current driver’s licence, National Police Check, relevant State/Territory Working With Children Check and NDIS Worker’s Clearance, or be willing to obtain.
About Maxima

Maxima is a national, profit-for-purpose community-based organisation with vast experience providing employment and disability support services across Australia. We advocate for an inclusive and diverse workforce and support equal employment and learning opportunities for all Australians.

Over its 35-year history, Maxima has grown to support 70 communities across the nation – including Temporary and Permanent Recruitment, Apprenticeships and Traineeships, First Nations Employment Services and Specialised Employment Services including DES and NDIS. Our combined offering is one of the most extensive not-for-profit recruitment, training and employment services in Australia, all delivered by our dedicated team of over 400 professionals nationwide

Maxima is driven by a desire to reframe what’s possible by making a real difference to the lives of those in our local communities. ​​​​​​​

What We Offer

A purpose driven work environment where you can make a real impact
Competitive salary plus access to Not For Profit salary packaging
Enhanced Employee Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Professional, positive, and community-focused culture
Training and development opportunities
How to Apply

Click ‘Apply Now’ to complete our online application form and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter.

Maxima believes in the strength of a diverse workforce. We welcome applicants who have a disability, identify as First Nations, are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or are members of the LGBTQIA+ community. The life experiences of our employees help us build strong relationships with our customers and enables us to deliver services that benefit all members of our community.

If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please call (1300 62+ 462) or email ***********@maxima.com.au and advise us of your preferred method of communication.