Career Development Specialist – Transition to Work

Real Futures is a majority Aboriginal-owned and staffed company. We provide tailored employment services across Australia including Remote Australia Employment Service (RAES), Transition to Work (TTW), Indigenous Skills Employment Program (ISEP), Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA), Parent Pathways, and careers guidance services to adult residents of NSW.

**Full-time and part-time roles available.

A day in the life of our Career Development Specialist can include:

• Supporting and understanding a caseload of youth’s barriers
• Engage with young people in the local community
• Attend local secondary schools to provide information to staff and students about Transition to Work
• Creating and sourcing education and employment opportunities
• Supporting and helping clients identify their skills, abilities, and secure sustainable employment
• Building rapport and supporting clients to increase their capacity
• Conduct, create, tailor, and implement an individual service plan
• Building sustainable and long-lasting relationships with local employers, registered training organisations and community organisations
• Participate in local community, employment and networking events and forums

Being a part of the Real Futures team, you will be provided with a wide range of benefits including:

• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Rewarding and supportive culture
• Birthday leave and diversity leave
• Frequent training and support to excel in the role
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Access to novated car leasing
• Engage Wellbeing and Recognition Centre (Move, Munch, Money and Mind)

To be considered you must…

• Have full working rights in Australia
• Have a current driver’s licence and a comprehensively insured vehicle
• Complete an Australia History Criminal Check
• Have a current Working with Children Check or willing to obtain a Working with Children Check before employment

Please note that people with a criminal record are not automatically barred from applying for this position, rather the relevance will be considered as it applies to our industry.

About AKG:

With more than 200 locations and a team of 1,500+ dedicated professionals, AKG is one of Australia’s leading providers of employment, training and health services. Each year, we support over 50,000 Australians to find meaningful employment, build new skills, and improve their health and wellbeing.

As part of the AKG Group, we work alongside people from all backgrounds and life stages, helping them overcome barriers, unlock opportunities, and achieve their goals. Our work creates real, lasting impact in communities across Australia.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of an organisation where your work directly empowers others to thrive, AKG offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career with purpose.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact our talent team via email recruitment@akgaustralia.com.au