Self Employment Assistance Consultant

Bring the skills that you have fine tuned running your own successful business and help others make their dream to be self-employed come true! As the Self Employment Assistance (SEA) Consultant, you will support our participants by delivering an ongoing mentoring program to assist them in establishing their own business. The Self Employment Assistance program is an innovative program funded by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations and supports participants with getting their own business up and running. It provides participants with valuable knowledge and guidance to assist our participants through the process of starting and/or building their own business.

Responsibilities

Implement marketing and Networking strategies to engage with potential participants; Consult and assess applicants to determine their suitability for the program; Assist participants to develop a detailed business plan to SEA Guidelines and APM standards; Provide personalised coaching, motivation and guidance to participants; Monitor financial viability of businesses and implement action plans where required; Complete all relevant documentation and administration; Document progress of participants in our IT systems; Facilitate the program in accordance with accreditation standards and contractual obligations.

Requirements

Eligibility to work in Australia; A current driver’s licence and a comprehensively insured vehicle; A MyGovID (Standard level); Willing to complete a National Police Check; Able to pass a Working with Children Check; Available to work full-time Monday and Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm or open to consider part time working options; Exposure and understanding of small business management; A natural networker who enjoys building strong connections; Strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills; Highly motivated and able to work autonomously, but as an integral member of a professional team; An ability to work to set time frames and deadlines; Good computer skills across the main applications (Teams, word, excel, email) and experience with online Learning Management Systems; Proven track record in achieving results and KPI’s; Highly developed interpersonal skills with experience developing and maintaining client relationships; Ability to operate within a compliance framework including maintaining attention to detail; Eligible to meet legislative requirements for clearance to work in the Employment Services programs.

Nice to have

Exposure within diverse cultural communities advantageous but not essential.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus performance-based incentives that reward your success; Ongoing training and career development; Supportive and inclusive team environment where your contributions make a difference every day; Celebrating milestones – we love to recognise and rewards hard work with fun events; EAP | Employee Wellbeing Program; Paid Cultural and Ceremonial Leave; Purchased Annual Leave; Paid Parental Leave; Funded Certificate IV in Community Services or Mental Health Peer Support (eligibility criteria applies); Service recognitions; APM Family Hub; Maxxia | Vehicle salary packaging.