Senior Employment Partner

The Role

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

This is a fast paced and rewarding role, the Senior Employment Partner is the go-to person when it comes to providing guidance, coaching and support to staff across multiple sites. This role will see you providing direct person-centred services to customers experiencing significant barriers to employment, along with monitoring outcomes and ensuring achievement of organisational and customer-focused targets and goals. 

With no two days being the same, the Senior Employment Partner role will see you moving between providing tailored case management services, engaging with employers and service providers to building relationships within the community, leading small working groups with customers, advocating for customers to ensure their rights are protected and overseeing identified key metrics to ensure performance requirements are being met.

You will...

• Work in collaboration with site team members to achieve individual and team Key Performance Indicators
• Provide guidance, coaching and support locally within the sites
• Provide extended leadership within the region, as required by the Area Manager, including Acting as the Area Manager when the Area Manager is on leave
• Monitor customer intake within the area, ensuring the pending caseload is appropriately managed
• Manage a moderate caseload of 0-7 hour Customers and lead/oversee the ‘Flexible service caseload delivery within the local area
• Undertake formal training in Customised Employment practice to support work with our complex caseload
• Deliver flexible, person-centred and tailored case management services embedding Customised Employment Principles
• Proactively build relationships within the community
• Offer guidance in the development of effective job searching, and provide expert assistance with tailored resumes, job applications and interview preparation
• Identify personal or professional barriers that may impact employment prospects or candidates, and refer customers or assist local staff to refer customers to external or internal stakeholders 
• Assess customers ability to complete vocational training, and then refer to TAFE or other educational opportunities that align to their employment goals
• Undertake reverse marketing, job creation activity and bespoke job carving (applying Customised Employment Principles)
• Maintain accurate, detailed and up to date case notes and records for customers, ensuring case documentation is compliant with organisational and contractual requirements

What will you need to succeed?

You will be a true team player, who thrives on seeing individuals and teams achieve their goals.

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

You will have: 

• Experience in leadership, coaching and mentoring staff
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work through multiple priorities 
• Excellent problem-solving, organisational and time management skills
• Caseload management experience is desirable
• A commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity in the workplace
• A willingness to undertake ongoing training and professional development
• Current drivers licence (required)
• National police check, relevant State/Territory working with children check and NDIS Workers Clearance, or be willing to obtain.

If you are committed to helping others overcome barriers to employment and thrive in a diverse and inclusive workplace, apply now!

Please note this role is a fixed term contract. 

Discover our Employee Work Perks + Benefits   

At Maxima our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our Employee Work Perks + Benefits are designed to enhance the work-life balance and wellbeing of our staff. This reflects our deep belief that investing in our people strengthens our organisation, enabling us to make a greater impact in the communities we serve.   

Join a team that invests in you - because your success is our success!   

• Salary Sacrifice Packaging: $15,899 salary sacrifice packaging available.   
• Flexibility: Enjoy work-life balance with flexible work arrangements & access to work a 9 day fortnight 
• Birthday Leave: Enjoy a day of paid leave on your Birthday - our gift to celebrate you!  
• Wellbeing Leave: A paid day off every 3 months (pro-rata) to attend personal events and milestones, promoting work-life balance and overall wellbeing.  
• Family Matters: 6 weeks Paid Parental Leave, extended pregnancy & fertility leave provisions, accrual of leave entitlements & continuity of service  
• Public Holiday Substitution: Swap a public holiday every year for another day that holds significance  
• Health + Wellbeing: Access to flu vaccination program, Employee Assistance Program, skin check reimbursement & health & wellness reimbursement towards wellbeing related goods & services 
• Extended Leave Provisions: Purchased leave, First Nations ceremonial & cultural leave, blood donation leave, family & domestic violence leave.  
• Career Growth + Recognition: Continuous training and development, awards and recognition.  

 View our website for more details on what we have to offer and discover your future career and employer!  

Join the Maxima Team   

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.

We distinguish ourselves by fostering a positive and caring workplace culture, led by a supportive leadership team. We pride ourselves on maintaining a professional, community-focused culture with a strong emphasis on the wellbeing of our customers and staff.   

We welcome applications for both full-time and part-time positions, and are open to discussing flexible work arrangements for the right candidate. As a flexible and supportive workplace, we are committed to accommodating a variety of working hours and arrangements to help our team thrive.

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 669 859) or email ***********@maxima.com.au and advise us of your preferred method of communication.