The Royal Children's Hospital

RAES Employment Consultant

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  $85k - $88k/yr  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  22 days ago
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Job Description

Position based in Wadeye NT

  • Salary + super
  • 6 Weeks Annual Leave + 17.5% leave loading
  • Not for Profit salary packaging
  • Furnished accommodation provided

Make a real difference in people’s lives by supporting meaningful employment in remote communities.

We are seeking a motivated and service-driven Employment Consultant to join our RAES team. In this role, you’ll work directly with RAES participants to help them overcome barriers, build confidence, and achieve their employment goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work with participants to assess strengths, challenges, and barriers to employment.
  • Develop and implement Individual Employment Pathways (IEPs) tailored to each participant’s circumstances.
  • Support participants with practical needs such as identification, banking, transport, and compliance.
  • Connect participants to training, skills development, and suitable job opportunities.
  • Provide ongoing post-placement support to help participants maintain employment and adjust to workplace expectations.
  • Engage with employers, training providers, and community organisations to advocate for participant success.
  • Maintain accurate case notes and reporting in line with RAES program standards.
  • Deliver services in a culturally safe and respectful way, supporting Indigenous communities and people from diverse backgrounds.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying service gaps and recommending practical solutions.

About you:

  • Qualifications and/or experience in Employment Services, Community Services, Social Work, or related field – with demonstrated experience in case management
  • Experience working with Indigenous communities or in remote/regional areas.
  • Knowledge of the RAES program and employment services frameworks desirable.

Essential Licences / Clearances

  • National Police check
  • Current NT Ochre Card (working with children check)
  • NLC Work / Residential permits (with assistance)
  • Current NT driver’s licence

About Thamarrurr Development Corporation (TDC)

We are a Not-for-Profit, registered charitable organisation, owned by members of the Wangka, Tjanpa and Lirrga peoples. The Wadeye Community, (formerly Pt Keats) NT, is located in the Western Daly River region – an area rich in cultures, wildlife and ecosystems. Wadeye is the Territory's 6th most populous town and one of Australia's largest remote indigenous communities. We support the Wadeye community through a range of areas including RAES, Housing & Construction, NDIS, Aged Care, Enterprise Development and more.

For a copy of the Position Description and general information, please contact recruitment@thamarrurr.org.au.

The Royal Children's Hospital

About The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.

We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Parkville, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
org.au
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