Who Are We?Ability Options is a stand out Employment Service provider with a proven track record of delivering high star rating performance. From 33 offices across NSW, each year we support over 12,500 jobseekers including parents, Indigenous communities, school leavers and people with disability to prepare for, gain and maintain employment.Ability Options is committed to a workplace culture that recognises diversity, equity and human rights. We respect and value the contribution of people from all cultures, backgrounds and beliefs, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people and people with disability.The Role We have full time opportunity available in Northern Sydney for an experienced employment consultant. The ParentsNext program is a government initiative to prepare out-of-work parents to return to the workforce by the time their youngest children turns 6.  In this role, you will partner with parents to provide flexible and tailored support, and build motivation around returning to work.  Your objectives will be to link them with community support and childcare services, and to identify suitable education and employment goals. About You  As a ParentsNext Consultant you will have a highly empowering style with the ability to build effective professional relationships with participants, community organisations and other stakeholders including Government departments.To succeed in this role you will need to be able to demonstrate:Your ability to establish relationships with organisations, such as Centrelink, that are likely to generate referralsYour ability to support customers to develop sustainable employment and education goalsYour resourcefulness to develop participation plans with your customers to achieve these goalsYour initiative in assisting customers to tap into their community networks to help their transition into work including training opportunities and childcare solutionsYour knowledge of the local labour market and experience in placing clients into local employment opportunitiesYour drive to encourage and motivate customers to keep moving towards their goals and stay engaged in the programYour excellent administration skills and ability to maintain regular assessments with customersYour flexibility to work over multiple locations to ensure the program runs smoothly and our customers get prompt, high level service People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged to apply.As part of this role you will be required to travel within your region.Essential CriteriaWorking With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)Willingness to complete a new police check application with satisfactory outcome Minimum of 2 years experience in customer focused roles       Experience working with in the disability service sector highly regardedCurrent driver’s licenceWhy Work for Us?When you join Ability Options you will experience a vibrant, values driven organisation where the people we support are at the centre of everything we do.In return for your skills and experience you will receive:Competitive remuneration package with above award salaryAccess to Fitness passport gym membershipFlexible work arrangement incl. RDORewards and recognition programAbility to purchase additional leave after 1 year of serviceAbility to significantly increase your take home pay with not-for profit salary packagingA rewarding career where you contribute to make a difference in the community and in people’s lives AUD Brookvale 2100