Employment Advisor

Who We AreYilabara is an Aboriginal owned employment and training company focused on driving economic independence for Aboriginal people and their communities. We deliver a range of government funded employment programs and provide training and consulting services for organisations working to improve Indigenous employment outcomes.Yilabara is committed to being an employer of choice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and Aboriginality has been determined as a genuine occupational qualification for this role in accordance with the Anti-Discrimination Act.The RoleYilabara is growing and due to internal promotion and we have an opportunity for an Employment Advisor to join our Wollongong Employment Services Team on a permanent full time basis.As an Employment Advisor your role will form part of our Illawarra South Coast Workforce Australia Team. Your role is primarily there to support local Aboriginal job seekers in their goal to re-enter the workforce or to move into formal education.The role operates across a fast pace environment, a high performance environment and highly engaging with our Aboriginal CommunitiesCore ResponsibilitiesCase manage an active caseload of majority Aboriginal Jobseekers working to address barriers that may restrict their goal to re-engaging into employment. Maintain a comprehensive record of client engagement using all necessary reporting platformsActively reverse market Aboriginal jobseekers to local employers Work to gain a thorough understanding of the local labour market and identify where employment opportunities are available Encourage and motivate clients ensuring our focus remains on strengths, capacity and capabilities.Facilitate job clubs maximising opportunities for our Aboriginal Jobseekers Work closely with local stakeholders addressing Aboriginal unemployment across our communities. Essential CriteriaAboriginality including lived experience and understanding of the issues affecting people in contemporary Australian society. Aboriginality has been determined as a genuine occupational qualification for the role in accordance with the Anti-Discrimination Act (s.14(d)).Experience in Employment and Recruitment ServicesCommunity engagement experience in working with Aboriginal community and organisationsStrong experience in managing stakeholder relationshipsExtensive experience in client centred case managementA “Can Do” attitude with the ability to motivate and encourage others Strong written and verbal communication skills particularly in negotiation and rapport developmentCommitment to principles underpinning the values of excellence, best practice, and cultural engagementWorking with Children Check and National Police Check Valid Current Drivers license [min P2]Personal Qualities Strong interpersonal and customer focus skillsAbility to work positively within a team environmentHighly motivated, confident, outgoing with outstanding relationship management skillsHigh standard of ethical behaviour and strong cultural valuesStrong time management and prioritising skillsStrong in both integrity and confidentialityThis is an exciting opportunity to work in an Aboriginal organisation with a commitment to Closing the Gap for Aboriginal people.Applications For This Rolemust include a 1-2 page letter introducing yourself and how you meet our selection criteriaclose at 10am on 28th October 2025will be progressively reviewed and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.If you have any questions about the role or just want to know more about this exciting opportunity please contact Glen Hayward on 1800 717 659