_{14th October, 2025}

Position: Employment Advisor
Program Area: Employment Service
Purpose / Objective
Employment Advisors volunteer in the ASC Employment Hub, providing one-on-one support to people seeking asylum as they strive to achieve their employment, training and education goals
Reports to:
Employment Coordinator
Commitment Period:
-Minimum 6 months, 5 hours per week


Duties & Responsibilities

• Support people who attend the ASC Employment Hub to develop resumes and cover letters, utilising ASC templates
• Link people with relevant internal and external supports or services as appropriate
• Provide assistance from a people-centred and strengths-based perspective
• Record the details of your meetings in our database and keep records updated
• Regularly check ASC emails to stay up to date with Centre news and process updates

Selection Criteria

• A sound understanding of the Australian job seeking and employment landscape
• Experience with resume, cover letter and application writing
• Strong customer service and communication skills including active listening, relationship building, problem solving, efficiency, empathy and collaboration
• Experience in working with people from various backgrounds and cultures
• An understanding of issues affecting people seeking asylum in Australia 
• An understanding of, or willingness to learn about, trauma-informed practice
• Excellent computer skills; confidence using Google products (Mail, Calendar and Drive) and confidence using (or willingness and ability to learn) how to use a database
• Ability to work collaboratively and thoughtfully with other team members
• Flexibility and willingness to think outside the box and take initiative
• Ability to adhere to our code of conduct and boundaries and confidentiality policies
• Strong prioritisation and time management skills, and attention to detail
• Experience in coaching, mentoring and/or training is beneficial

General Conditions

All ASC staff and volunteers are required to:

• Adhere to ASC’s vision, purpose and values 
• Act at all times per ASC’s Code of Conduct, Boundaries and Child Protection Policies 
• Comply with Work, Health and Safety systems 
• Comply with Incident Management Procedures and emergency protocols 
• Demonstrate respectful and welcoming behaviour with all people at ASC in culturally appropriate ways
• Undertake a NSW Working with Children Check before commencement and ensure it is up-to-date 
• Support a child-safe organisation by undertaking screening for suitability to work with children and vulnerable people and to comply with relevant state/territory legislative requirements

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