Our mission is to support people who need assistance to achieve their aspirations and inclusion in the community. We have hundreds of talented people at Ability Options across NSW who play a crucial role in achieving the mission. The RoleLocation: Seven Hills, NSWEmployment:  Temporary full time, 38 hours per weekRemuneration: $61,340 per annum + Super + Salary PackagingThis position is internally known as 'Recruitment Mentor'As Recruitment Mentor, you will be focused on finding employment outcomes for participants within the Disability Employment Services (DES) program by identifying opportunities and securing placements.The key to your success in this role, will be building and maintaining effective relationships with local employers, pro-actively understanding their resourcing needs and successfully matching candidates to opportunities. A solid understanding of people centred case management principles including barrier management is core to your continued success.Your key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Build a pipeline of customers through active community engagement and networkingBusiness development activities to identify new and ongoing employment opportunities and to develop a strong understanding of the local labour marketDevelop strong relationships with customers, both face to face and over the phone, to understand their placement potential and the actions needed to assist them to be job readyConduct customer appointments and guide customers through the process, identify barriers and devise appropriate management plans and pathwaysMaintain progress reviews and identify next steps at each milestoneMeet your performance indicators by converting sales leads into placementsDeliver effective and timely communication and post placement care to both employers and customersEssential CriteriaTo be successful in this role, you will have:Demonstrated recruitment experienceExcellent customer and client interpersonal skillsDrive to work in a targets based, fast paced environmentExcellent verbal and written communication skills and able to adapt style to suit audienceKnowledge and application of Disability Employment Services (DES) contract DEED and guidelines desirable but not essentialAbility to prioritise workload, use initiative and multi-taskSelf-motivated, enthusiastic and reliable work styleHigh level of computer literacySatisfactory background checks including Police Check and Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)    Knowledge of and commitment to child safe standards and mandatory reporting requirementsExperience working with in the disability service sector highly regardedCurrent driver’s licence (minimum P2)Comprehensive Car Insurance and Car Registration We are wanting to hear from candidates who enjoy providing a positive customer and client experience, thrive in a target based environment, are motivated by exceeding their professional and personal goals and are looking for a career - not just a job. If this sounds like you, then please do not hesitate to apply today. Culture & BenefitsAbility Options is a value driven organisation where the people we support are at the centre of everything we do. We have built an inclusive and progressive culture at Ability Options encouraging everyone to continue to learn and develop their career whether that is through coaching and mentoring or leadership training. In return for skills and experience, our people receive a competitive remuneration package, access to Fitness passport, employee discounts, a rewards and recognition program, flexible work arrangements including RDOs and the ability to significantly increase your take home pay with not-for profit salary packaging.If you are passionate and have the desire to unlock possibilities for those we support, then we would love to hear from you! Ability Options prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages and gender including those who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people with a disability.Ability Options is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people. All successful applicants are subject to probity and pre-employment checks. Vaccination against infectious diseases is strongly encouraged. AUD Seven Hills 2147