Who is are-able?
At are-able, we recognise the unique strengths and perspectives that each person brings.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace — where ideas thrive, innovation grows, and people feel valued. Our organisation champions meaningful impact, professional growth, and a healthy balance between work and family.
With over 30 years of deep community connection, we continue to transform lives and foster opportunities. We are driven by our mission to do more for more people in more communities. We break barriers, challenge stereotypes, and create an environment where everyone’s abilities are not only recognised but nurtured.
Why choose to work with are-able?
are-able is proud to be a Winner of the Australian Business Award for Employer of Choice. We foster a positive, high performing team culture built on respect, empathy, integrity and innovation. We seek passionate individuals who are driven to make a real difference in people's lives.
In return for your valued contribution, we offer:
- A family-friendly organisational culture with true work-life balance
- Attractive salary packaging to maximise your take home pay
- Me Days and bonus Christmas leave - additional leave days each year
Join us and be part of a team making a real impact in communities across Australia.
Job Description
Job Coordinators are dedicated individuals who work to connect people looking for work or transitioning in employment with training, job opportunities and other support. As part of their role, Job Coordinators chair Local Jobs and Skills Taskforces, and work with local stakeholders including employers, employment services providers, and training organisations to drive the development and implementation of a Local Jobs Plan tailored to the place-based needs of a Region.
This role commences on the 15th September for a 9-month duration.
Desired Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will ideally possess:
- High-level written and oral communication skills (including the ability to write in a way that meets a wide variety of business communication needs) and the ability to communicate and liaise effectively and sensitively at all levels, both with internal and external stakeholders
- A high degree of professionalism and judgement with the ability to maintain a high levels of confidentiality
- Senior level experience in local community programs, employment services, training programs or industry
- High-level administrative skills and computer literacy
- Proactive approach to developing and enhancing local employment solutions
- Ability to balance conflicting priorities and work to deadlines
- Sound analytical skills and an ability to work with discretion
- Demonstrated initiative, flexibility and self-management skills and proven capacity to work across a varied team within a fluid and dynamic environment with limited supervision
- Support productive relationships with a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently and with people of all levels
- High-level attention to detail, maintaining a flexible and resourceful approach to effectively multi-task and manage workload.
- A current driver's licence is essential.
To apply, we request a letter of application outlining the following areas relevant to the role:
- Local connections in the community/regions that you currently work within
- Experience developing and delivering initiatives with clear social impact
- Experience in local community programs, training programs or industry
- High-level administrative skills and computer literacy
- A proactive approach to developing and enhancing local employment solutions
- High-level communication skills both written, and verbal
are-able supports an inclusive approach in the workplace, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTIQA+) people.
Visit the are-able careers page to obtain a full Position Description, or for more information, contact Angela Williams | 0417 054 123.
