ABOUT AAC
Ashburton Aboriginal Corporation (AAC) is a not-for-profit Aboriginal organisation. Our mission is to establish and maintain an environment that benefits people through the creation of culturally appropriate employment and enterprise opportunities, and the provision of education and training services throughout the Pilbara. We lift people up, supporting them in employment, independence and improved wellbeing. It’s exciting, challenging, inclusive and rewarding. Together we aspire to enable better lives for our own people and the people we serve. Our footprint extends across much of the vast Pilbara region, and we have been successfully supporting the development of opportunities for Aboriginal people in the region for many years.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As an ESO, you will implement appropriate and effective methods to engage Employers and build employment opportunities for job seekers by managing relationships through networking; ensuring services to existing and potentials Employers in the region; and actively monitoring the economic development of the region to identify and target new industries for future employment opportunities.
HOW TO APPLY
When applying for this via Seek, please indicate in your covering letter which role you are interested in. If you have any queries regarding the roles or for further details, please contact [email protected]
All applications will be managed by the Perth office and must contain a covering letter and resume to be considered.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential:
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people (both Indigenous and non-Indigenous) with competing needs.
- A demonstrated capacity to achieve outcomes.
- Team building, collaboration, and facilitation skills.
- Strong administrative skills.
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to influence decision-makers.
- Competent in Microsoft Office with the ability to grasp other IT programs/databases.
- National Police Clearance
- Medical screening may be required.
Desired:
- Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to influence decision-makers.
- Previous employment service consulting experience.
- Demonstrated experience or capacity to work and engage with Aboriginal people.
- An understanding of the cultural, political, economic, and social issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in contemporary Australian society.
- Experience in working for Not-for-Profit organisational frameworks.
PERKS OF WORKING WITH AAC
- Positive work environment.
- Competitive salary package and training opportunities in a variety of areas.
- Annual leave loading and five weeks paid annual leave entitlements for each completed year of service.
- All other types of leave as per the National Employment Standards.
- Airfare Allowance, remote area allowance, and utility allowance (if applicable and required)
**Please note that this is a residential position, so housing and accommodation are not provided. **
EMPLOYER QUESTIONS
- Your application will include the following questions:
- Do you have experience working in the not-for-profit sector?
- How many years’ experience do you have as a Pathways Adviser?
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
- Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
- Do you have a current Australian driver’s licence?
- Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check?
- What’s your expected annual base salary?