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.
Employment Type: Can be Full Time or Part Time, onsite
Location: Townsville, QLD
Why join APM?
APM is a global health and human services organisation transforming lives since 1994. Be part of a 15,000-strong team across 11 countries, empowering people of all abilities to lead independent and fulfilling lives. Thrive with us, benefiting from exceptional career growth and development opportunities across our global network of brands.
About the Role...
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.
Key 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.
To be considered, you will have...
- 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
Key Skills:
- Exposure and understanding of small business management.
- A natural networker who enjoys building strong connections.
- Exposure within diverse cultural communities advantageous but not essential.
- 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.
- As a SEA Consultant you will be provided with all the knowledge and support you need to succeed in the role.
The work you do is Momentous! Enjoy our employee benefits…
- Competitive salary plus performance-based incentives that reward your success.
- Ongoing training and career development – we are committed to your growth.
- 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.
When you join APM, there’s an opportunity to grow your career in Human Services, across multiple global brands and geographies. You can expect a great work-life balance, extensive learning opportunities, and employee benefits. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others, who rely on our services.
At APM we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures including indigenous peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people with a disability.
At APM, we believe the right career can be life changing. If this sounds like a fulfilling career and want to join a great team, please apply.
Join us as we continue to #enablebetterlives!
