Job Coach -Prahran

Looking to make a difference in your community? Join the AKG team today!

What will you be doing?

• Creating and sourcing employment opportunities for your clients
• Supporting and helping your clients identify their skills, abilities, and secure 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 obtain sustainable employment
• Creating, tailoring, and implementing a partnered job plan with the client to support them during their employment journey
• Building sustainable and long-lasting relationships with local employers, registered training organisations and community organisations

About You:

• Passionate about working with our clients and local community networks
• Excellent communication skills and positive attitude
• Experience working in a performance driven environment

At AKG, we deliver:

• Life-changing opportunities for individuals and committed workers for employers.
• We are an industry leader in employment, training, allied health, and post-employment services.
• Our highly dedicated staff are genuinely committed to empowering, supporting and assisting people to achieve their employment goals.

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

• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Rewarding and supportive culture
• 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 you must...

• 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.

We are proud of our 30-year heritage and our achievements. So far, we have helped more than 1 million people to learn, find employment and discover new career opportunities.

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.

If this role speaks to you and you want to be a part of a high performing and collaborative team as well as the ability to build an amazing career with an organisation that fosters genuine growth and development, please apply today.