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Mylestones Employment, a CPL business initiative, supports Queenslanders with a disability or mental illness to overcome barriers and get jobs. We work with people to find long term employment that matches their skills and career goals.Due to increased case load and growth at our Charters Towers Mylestones office, we now have a new exciting opportunity for a Job Development Officer to join us on a 6 month contract, with the potential to extend.In this autonomous role you’ll be promoting the skills and abilities of our job seekers, assisting them in obtaining long term and fulfilling employment. The ideal applicant will have a background working in Mental Health in order to provide continuous support and guidance to our job seekers and optimise employment outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesAchieve documented key performance indicators and provide regular feedback and information in relation to the achievement of those targets to the Coordinator as required.Develop, document and implement high quality marketing strategies, work plans and practices and effectively use available resources to generate appropriate employment opportunities for participants.Gain an understanding of job requirements through task analysis and provide required support to participants in the least restrictive way possible.Work with employers and participants providing support to maximise integration, development and achievement of goals set out in employment pathway plans within agreed time frames and in keeping with contractual guidelines.Liaise with Coordinator to negotiate wage subsidy agreements with employers and organise workplace modifications or other supports as required.Maintain up to date and accurate files, records, complete all relevant documentation as required and ensure confidentiality of information, in keeping with CPL, contractual and legislative guidelines.Promote and organise job placement and relevant on-the-job support for participants where required.Undertakes other responsibilities as required and directed by DES Coordinator.To succeed in this role you will possess a strong ability to build key partnerships within the community and successfully market Mylestones Employment services. Coupled with this, you will be required to:Achieve individual performance targetsDevelop, document and implement high quality marketing strategies, work plans and practicesProvide on-site support during placement to maximise integration opportunities with co-workers Build key partnerships within the Charters Towers community, and market Mylestones Employment servicesThe successful candidate will display excellent verbal and written communication skills and will have previous experience in sales and marketing with an understanding of disability services. Your ability to consult, negotiate and problem solve is crucial as is your high level organisation and time management skills. Your excellent interpersonal and networking skills will be vital in order to build and maintain key partnerships with local businesses and stakeholders whilst promoting the benefits of Mylestones Employment Service.  Apply Now! Applications to close by 13th February - thanks!Position Description: Job Development Officer AUD Australia - QLD Townsville & Northern QLD

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