Employment Adviser – Lismore

Operating for over 27 years, TURSA is a not-for-profit provider of Employment and Training Services. We deliver multiple services prescribed under contracts from the Australian Government (Workforce Australia employment services, Disability Employment Services, and Workforce Australia – Transition to Work) and are also a Registered Training Organisation. Our geographical footprint spans over 50 offices from Foster in NSW to Noosaville in QLD. Ultimately, we are a high performing organisation that is committed to providing excellent customer service and advice to participants, enabling them to achieve long-term sustainable employment outcomes.

To know more, visit our website (www.tursa.com.au), and follow us on our social media platforms.

Role available; 

Tursa Employment & Training is seeking to employ an Employment Adviser.

This role will be based at our Lismore site and is an ongoing (permanent), full-time position (72 hour, 9-day fortnight; no weekends). We are also currently offering staff an optional 4-day work week trial.

About the role; 

Being an Employment Adviser is an incredibly rewarding role.  Employment Advisers at TURSA work with a caseload of participants, some of whom are vulnerable in our community. They assist participants back into work and provide support to ensure its ongoing and sustainable. They use their excellent interpersonal skills to build rapport and support our participants address barriers to employment, undertake relevant and appropriate training, create work experience opportunities, and source vacancies, in order to transition participants successfully back into the workplace.

What we offer; 

• Above Award Salaries: Recognising your expertise and dedication.
• Monthly Bonuses: Rewarding your performance. 
• Fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO):Flexible use – full day, half day, 2-hour blocks.
• Current trial of a 4-Day work week: Explore new ways of balancing work & life.
• Superannuation at 12% : Investing in your future.
• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging entitlements: Maximising your income.
• Paid parental leave: Supporting your family.
• Fully funded access to Professional Development: Enhancing your skills.

Your skills and strengths;

• Ability to build professional relationships with employers and participants
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Confident in a high volume, fast paced environment
• Highly organised with strong administration skills
• Resilient & empathetic towards others

Although previous experience in Employment Services is an advantage, it is not essential. Experience in community services or customer service industries are just a few areas where people have come to TURSA and grown rewarding and fulfilling careers with us.

TURSA reserves the right to appoint an applicant at any time.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Australian Federal Police Check and Working with Children Check.