NESA 3 part on-line Coaching Program
Introduction to the jobactive Mutual Obligation, Job Plans and the Targeted Compliance Framework
Starts Thursday 8 August 2019
2pm AEST (1:30pm SA & NT and 12 noon in WA)
Target Group
All frontline staff
Summary
Build your jobactive skills and knowledge. We have it covered from Mutual Obligation, to Job Plans, to the Targeted Compliance Framework.
Mutual Obligation and the Targeted Compliance Framework are two of the more complex aspects of employment services policy. There are 21 modules in the Learning Centre. In this coaching program you will learn the policy and build the skills to deliver it. This is an engaging and entertaining learning experience, and you will come away with some great pragmatic learning aids.
The model of delivery for this coaching program requires learners to “learn by doing” where participants are expected to contribute to scenarios / solutions and real time discussion.
Each of the three webinar sessions is expected to run for approximately 90 minutes including ample Q&A and discussion time.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Session one: Introduction to Mutual Obligation and the Target Compliance Framework: – Thursday 8 August 2019 at 2pm AEST (1:30pm SA & NT and 12noon WA)
- Mutual Obligation and the Targeted Compliance Framework: What is it? Why do we have it? How do we explain it?
- Scenarios: Meet Alex, he’s your newest client.
- Assessment is the Key
- Learn by doing work-based activity: Complete a strengths based assessment
Session two: Negotiating the Job Plan and managing risk: – Thursday 15 August 2019 at 2pm AEST (1:30pm SA & NT and 12noon WA)
- A Job Plan for Alex
- Reducing the Risk of Non-Compliance
- Learn by doing work based-activity: Prepare a Compliance Risk Management Plan for Dennis
Session three: Demystifying the Targeted Compliance Framework: – Thursday 22 August 2019 at 2pm AEST (1:30pm SA & NT and 12noon WA)
- Setting up Requirements
- Rules for Notification
- “This Says I’ve Been Cut Off!” Investigating Non-Compliance and Demerits – How Does it Work?
o Provider and Third Party Interviews
o Activities
o Job Referrals and Interviews
o Job Search Requirements
o Unemployment and Work Refusal failures - Innovation time: Minister, I Have an Idea!
Other
Once the series has been completed, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.
FACILITATOR
Damien Opolski
Many of you will know Damien from his time as the director of the Department’s Learning Centre. Over the years he’s played a key role in the delivery of both policy and systems information and training. If you’ve been in the sector for a while you’ve most likely seen him at an information session or heard him via webinar.
Earlier in his career he spent a number of years on the ‘front line; Damien estimates that he has conducted over 10.000 job seeker interviews and worked with hundreds of employers.
Damien has a Bachelor of Economics from Adelaide University, as well as Diplomas in Training and Assessment, and Project Management. He’s also a qualified Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages.”
COST
2 part NESA Coaching Program
Effective Case Management within the Employment Services Sector
starts Friday 9 August 2019
2pm AEST (1:30pm in SA & NT and 12 noon in WA)
Target Group
Fontline staff
Summary
Delivery of effective case management is an essential component of the employment services contract delivery. A successful case management framework requires a comprehensive understanding of employment services practices, job seeker barriers and perceptions coupled with a solution-focused, client-centred approach.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Session one: Effective Case Management – Friday 9 August 2019 at 2pm AEST (1:30pm SA & NT and 12noon WA)
- Work within the Employment Services
- Case Management framework Improving participant engagement
Session two: Working with Clients and their Barriers – Friday 16 August 2019 at 3:30pm AEST (3pm SA & NT and 1:30pm WA)
- Addressing participant barriers and perceptions
- Strategies to enhance performance levels
Further details
The coaching program aims to help you to understand and deal with the challenges of a modern-day client-centred employment service. Participants will acquire knowledge on how to engage with clients and to address their barriers within a pragmatic and easy to apply case management framework. Participants are expected to contribute to the discussion and to consider alternative and innovative approaches. The delivery of this coaching program requires “learning by doing”, and participants will be encouraged to offer scenarios for discussion.
Each webinar session is expected to run for approximately 60 minutes including ample Q&A and discussion time.
A PDF copy of the presentation will be distributed to all registrants. Once the series has been completed, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.
FACILITATOR
Sharon Mamo
Sharon is a qualified human services program designer and lecturer with many years of experience in Human Resources. For the last 5 years, she has focused on researching and working with disengaged job seekers and their complex needs. Sharon combines clinical psychotherapy and professionalism with a natural and down-to-earth approach. She is a qualified Drug and Alcohol Facilitator, Psychotherapist & Social Sciences Professional and has worked as a psychotherapist in employment services for over 8 years. As an expert in encouraging mandated and resistant clients to change, she keynotes at national conferences on topics of behavioural change, AOD, mental health and neuropsychotherapy.
COST
NESA Webinar
Tips for Looking After Your Employers
Friday 16 August 2019
2pm AEST (1:30pm in SA & NT and 12 noon in WA)
Target Group
Front line staff
Summary
We all know that engaging with employers is crucial for outcomes, and if the conversation is handled well, then the contact should lead to success. In this session Rebecca Herbertson will provide you with the tools to effectively and comfortably manage the employer relationship.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
- Identifying the true needs of the employer;
- The danger of promising too much;
- Building positive relationships;
- Troubleshooting for when things go wrong
FACILITATOR
Rebecca Herbertson
Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Psychology, a Graduate Certificate in Career Development and other qualifications in Training, Management and Human Resources. With over fifteen years’ experience working in Employment Services and nine years delivering industry training, Rebecca is able to relay her knowledge and experience using a common sense approach and an informal manner which is popular with her clients. Her Employment Services work has primarily involved facilitating the Certificate IV in Employment Services throughout Western Australia and assisting organisations with other business needs such as tender writing and policy development. Currently the Director of Training and Compliance at the Betterlink Group, a Western Australian based RTO she is also a professional member of the Career Development Association of Australia, a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and an internationally certified Continuous Improvement Coach, SME Executive Coach and NLP Practitioner.
COST
OTHER
This live broadcast will include ample Q&A time. It is expected to run for no more than an hour. A PDF copy of the presentation will be distributed to all registrants.
NESA Webinar
Motivating Your Sales Team in 60 Minutes
Wednesday 18 September 2019
2pm AEST (1:30pm in SA & in NT and 12 noon in WA)
Target Group
Site managers, program coordinators, business development managers and sale managers
Summary
Everyone can always use some inspiration and motivation. In this sixty minute online presentation, founder of HPS, Peter Holtmann will explain the key ingredients required to provide that inspiration and motivation.
As a Business Manager / Employer Servicing Manager, how do you create the right motivating environment that will shape and develop your sales team with the right attitude and healthy competition? Instilling that unique seed which grows the motivation in your team will lead to an increase in performance and productivity, ensuring you have the best sales team you can have.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
• Learn how to create a motivational environment
• Understand the importance of communication and training in motivating your sales teams
FACILITATOR
Peter Holtmann
Peter is passionate about being a leader of management teams who want to drive innovation and to inspire communities with their own causes, visions and missions. He uses excellent risk management processes to manage programmes from the highest levels of governance to the daily pursuits of individuals.
Peter is very comfortable in the community sector, where he has helped organisations to undergo change, to commercialise their visions and to build government relations. He has ticked all the big boxes including restructuring, rebranding, mergers, acquisitions, and organisational change. He enjoys presenting to audiences on the technological and philosophical requirements of the industry he is engaging in.
His mantra: motivation is everything, passion is essential, commitment is not an option, leadership is an expression of these ingredients.
COST
OTHER
This live broadcast will include ample Q&A time. It is expected to run for no more than an hour. Registrants will receive a PDF copy of the presentation which can be used as a future resource.
NESA on-line 3 part coaching Program
DES Employment Consultant Induction
Friday 4 October 2019
Starts 2pm AEST (1:30pm SA & NT and 12 noon WA)
Target Group
Frontline staff
Summary
Do you have new staff commencing? Then consider making this part of your internal induction process.
In a complicated and constantly changing industry, giving the right support to new staff is critical so they can hit the ground running and avoid feeling overwhelmed. Our DES Employment Consultant Induction series can help them feel comfortable and understand the industry context and framework that they are now working with. It will help you to retain staff and avoid having to go through the costly recruitment process again. Our aim is to assist them to settle in quickly and become productive as soon as they can. The series will also be useful for existing staff that need a refresher or are returning to work after a long absence (such as maternity or long service leave).
Our Employment Consultant Induction coaching program has a focus on the DES core elements and the soft skills required for positive client engagement, job placement and effective post placement support. The sessions are full of observed good practices, tips and advice.
Over three webinar sessions, John Francis will comprehensively introduce staff to the components and good practice soft skills that makes an effective and efficient employment services industry. The webinars will take participants through a range of strategies so they can perform effectively with customers, while touching on the KPI measures and compliance requirements. Our training is operational and complimentary to your internal induction programs.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Session 1 – Introduction, KPI and meeting expectations (Broadcasts on Friday 4 October 2019 at 2pm AEST (1:30pm SA & NT and 12noon WA)
- Brief history of employment services
- Role of the consultant
- Contract and service delivery
- DES contract KPI’s and remaining compliant
- Managing participant expectations
- Core servicing steps
- Social security law
- Consultant tools of the trade
- Appointment management
Activity: Segment your caseload into industry and client cohort groups
Session 2 – Working with participants (Broadcasts on Friday 11 October 2019 at 3pm AEDT (2:30pm SA, 2pm QLD, 1:30pm NT and 12noon WA)
- Activity discussion
- Case management planning skills to meet KPI
- Participant centred servicing
- Case note structure and strategies
- Creating effective Job Plans
- Resume building
- Challenges to employment
Activity: Research the National Disability Service Standards – what are they?
Session 3 – Wrap around serving your participants (Broadcasts on Thursday 17 October 2019 at 3pm AEDT (2:30pm SA, 2pm QLD, 1:30pm NT and 12noon WA)
- Activity discussion
- Lifestyle adjustment
- DES Post Placement Support process and strategies for when placements fall over
- Engaging stake holders
- DES Outcome cycle
- Ongoing support
- Work Assist
- Individual rights
Other
Each webinar session is expected to run for approximately 90 minutes including ample Q&A and discussion time.
A PDF copy of the presentation will be distributed to all registrants.
Once the series has been completed, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.
FACILITATOR
John Francis
Following many years experience in stock broking and funds management in London and Melbourne, John commenced in the Employment Services industry in 2006. He has ten years experience in DEN/DES (and other industry programmes), in the roles of Case Manager, Recruiter and Training and Assessor. John has delivered accredited motivational training to participants centred on addressing vocational and non-vocational barriers on their own pathway to success. John has developed outstanding communication skills and is experienced in mentoring newer members of staff in their ongoing professional development; including delivering the training and assessing for the Certificate III and IV Employment Services internally. John has very strong employment services networks and has a track record in nurturing and maintaining relationships with service participants and colleagues of all backgrounds
COST
NESA Webinar
Engaging the Reluctant Participant and How To Get Them Moving
Monday 11 November 2019
3pm AEDT (2:30pm in SA, 2pm in QLD, 1:30pm in NT and 12 noon in WA)
Target Group
Frontline staff
Summary
Systematically addressing the reasons that job seekers put forward for not being gainfully employed goes hand in hand with being an Employment Consultant. But what do we do when the problem is much more complex? We need to become more curious about our participants. What are their barriers? How are these barriers affecting the job seeker’s life? How have they tried to address the barriers in the past? To be effective, we must explore, investigate, understand… engage with our participants.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Our webinar is aimed at front line staff and site managers who are experiencing this issue and would like to explore some workable options. It will discuss “reengagement” strategies that really work.
What will be covered
- Identifying & addressing complex barriers
- Understanding the reluctant participant
- Building harmonious and sustainable relationships
- Moving the reluctant participant towards employment (are we thinking outside of the box?)
- Change Plan Action (what is it? how does it work?)
FACILITATOR
Leonie Lam
Leonie has been recognised as a leader in Career Development, leading and empowering individuals and teams to enhance their performance at work. Leonie is a qualified Trainer, Speaker, HR Consultant and Career Coach. She has previously held Training and HR positions at Westpac, Commonwealth Bank, Veolia Water and Western Sydney University. She is also the Director of a training and coaching business.
In 2017, she was nominated for the Australian Leadership Excellence Awards, where she achieved a place in the category of Owner/Entrepreneur Leader of the Year.
She is passionate about delivering training to help individuals and organisations maximise their performance and make an impact at work. As a Career Coach, she has helped more than 200 people secure employment in Australia. She consistently receives outstanding feedback in her training programs.
Leonie has a Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, a Master of Commerce, Human Resources and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
COST
OTHER
This live broadcast will include ample Q&A time. It is expected to run for no more than an hour. A PDF copy of the presentation will be distributed to all registrants.
NESA on-line 3 part Coaching Program
jobactive Employment Consultant Induction
Starts Friday 15 November 2019
Starts 3pm AEDT (2:30pm SA, 2pm QLD, 1:30pm NT and 12 noon in WA)
Target Group
Frontline staff
Summary
In a complicated and constantly changing industry, giving the right support to new staff is critical so they can hit the ground running and avoid feeling overwhelmed. Our Employment Services Industry jobactive Employment Consultant Induction series can help them feel comfortable and understand the industry context and framework that they are now working in. This will help you to retain staff and to avoid having to go through the costly recruitment process again. Our aim is to assist them to settle in quickly and become productive as soon as they can. The series will also be useful for existing staff that need a refresher or are returning to work after a long absence (such as maternity or long service leave).
Our jobactive Employment Consultant Induction coaching program has a focus on the jobactive program core elements and the soft skills required for positive client engagement, job placement and effective post placement support. The sessions are full of observed good practices, tips and advice.
Over three webinar sessions, John Francis will comprehensively introduce staff to the good practice soft skills essential to an effective and efficient employment services delivery. The webinars will take participants through a range of strategies, while also touching on KPI measures and compliance requirements. The model of delivery for this coaching program requires learners to “learn by doing”. Our training is operational and complimentary to your internal induction programs.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
WEBINAR 1 – Appointment and Interview Skills (Broadcasts on Friday 15 November 2019 at 3pm AEDT)
- Brief introduction to the industry
- Consultants’ “tools of the trade”
- Negotiation strategies
- Creating behavioural change
- Effective questioning strategies
- Strategies for client cohorts
- Effective interviewing
- Working with resistance
Activity: Segment your caseload into industry and client cohort groups
WEBINAR 2 – Service Delivery (Broadcasts on Tuesday 19 November 2019 at 1pm AEDT)
- Case management strategies to meet KPI’s
- Case noting strategies
- Creating effective Job Plans
- Job seeker compliance and reporting – high level KPI measures and the continuous improvement role of compliance
- Effective diary management
- Activity management
- Client marketing strategies
- Proof of service
- Resume building
Activity: Demonstrate key steps to meeting service delivery commitments and techniques for speed of placement
WEBINAR 3 – Outcomes Requirements (Broadcasts on Tuesday 26 November 2019 at 3pm AEDT)
- Post placement support process
- Outcome cycle
- Evidence collection
- Strategies for when placements fail
- Strategies to ensure clients declare income
- Technology to support the job seeker and employer
- Workplace modification
Other
Each webinar session is expected to run for approximately 90 minutes including ample Q&A and discussion time.
A PDF copy of the presentation will be distributed to all registrants.
Once the series has been completed, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.
FACILITATOR
John Francis
Following many years experience in stock broking and funds management in London and Melbourne, John commenced in the Employment Services industry in 2006. He has ten years experience in in the roles of Case Manager, Recruiter and Training and Assessor. John has delivered accredited motivational training to participants centred on addressing vocational and non-vocational barriers on their own pathway to success. John has developed outstanding communication skills and is experienced in mentoring newer members of staff in their ongoing professional development; including delivering the training and assessing for the Certificate III and IV Employment Services internally. John has very strong employment services networks and has a track record in nurturing and maintaining relationships with service participants and colleagues of all backgrounds.
COST
NESA Webinar
Reverse Marketing with Intent
Wednesday 20 November 2019
3pm AEDT (2:30pm in SA, 2pm in QLD, 1:30pm in NT and 12 noon in WA)
Target Group
All staff
Summary
In this webinar Matt Luttrell will discuss reverse marketing strategies to place priority jobactive and DES job seekers into the hidden job market. The focus is on making contact with specific employers. It will explore getting the job seeker and employment services practitioners ready to make a reverse marketing call, and how to manage the call including handling objections.
The focus of this webinar is not on vacancy development for job matching. So what can you expect? It will cover becoming “one” with the employer so that we understand the fit with the employee and the new opportunity that presents. Reverse marketing isn’t all about providers getting a placement, it’s much bigger than that! The placement is the result – the real key is understanding what the employer is looking for and matching a strong candidate to an opportunity.
What’s being covered
- Preparation is key
- Be in a positive mindset
- What approaches have the best results
- What to look for, what to listen for
- What is the best way to respond to objections
Expected outcomes
The webinar will provide attendees with practical ideas to build their confidence and skills and improve their success rate.
FACILITATOR
Matt Luttrell
Matt Luttrell has over 15 years’ management experience that includes managing hotels in Melbourne and Geelong and 10 years’ experience in employment services. Within employment services Matt started his journey in recruitment and developed into senior management positions where he developed an extensive network and is well regarded for building key stakeholder relationships within the industry. Matt lists his strengths as integrity, honesty and accuracy, all of which are critical components when building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.
COST
OTHER
This live broadcast will include ample Q&A time. It is expected to run for no more than an hour. A PDF copy of the presentation and a Certificate of Attendance will be distributed to all participants.
NESA Webinar
Understand how online applications and recruitment databases are screening OUT your job seekers resumes
Monday 25 November 2019
3pm AEDT (2:30pm in SA, 2pm in QLD, 1:30pm in NT and 12 noon in WA)
Target Group
Frontline staff…
Summary
Hear the latest news on how to get you clients’ applications through those on-line gatekeepers.
Have you ever pulled together a great job application, flicked it off, waited, waited and waited, and received no reply ? These days many organisations use HR Software to screen out your documents based on formatting, lack of key words and other things that you may not be aware of.
This topic is particularly relevant to those consultants who are assisting job seekers with online applications. The change from human eyes reviewing the initial application and computer software analysing the application has changed the way successful applications are formatted. This webinar will provide an understanding of those changes and how they are impacting on your job seekers success. It will make you look at your resume templates in a whole new light.
Please note that the content is always being updated and attendees will receive a list of important links.
Hear about
- How online applications are processed by screening software – essential to know so your clients aren’t screened out on the first pass
- The importance of key words in your job seeker’s application – and matching these to the advertisement or industry that they are applying for
- Formatting and making things pretty – why this doesn’t work with online applications
- Keeping it simple – how irrelevant or complex information on your online resume or application can be hurting your client’s chances of ending up on the ‘yes’ list
FACILITATOR
Rebecca Herberston
Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Psychology, a Graduate Certificate in Career Development and other qualifications in Training, Management and Human Resources. With over fifteen years’ experience working in Employment Services and nine years delivering industry training, Rebecca is able to relay her knowledge and experience using a common sense approach and an informal manner which is popular with her clients. Her Employment Services work has primarily involved facilitating the Certificate IV in Employment Services throughout Western Australia and assisting organisations with other business needs such as tender writing and policy development. Currently the Director of Training and Compliance at the Betterlink Group, a Western Australian based RTO she is also a professional member of the Career Development Association of Australia, a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and an internationally certified Continuous Improvement Coach, SME Executive Coach and NLP Practitioner.
COST
OTHER
This live broadcast will include ample Q&A time. It is expected to run for no more than an hour. A PDF copy of the presentation will be distributed to all registrants, and a certificate of attendance for all participants.
NESA Webinar
Powerful Interview Strategies
Wednesday 27 November 2019
12noon AEDT (11:30am SA, 11am QLD, 10:30am NT and 9am WA)
Target Group
Frontline staff
Summary
How are your clients performing in their job interviews? Do you need to help develop their job interview skills further?
This upcoming webinar is a must-attend event for frontline staff to discover Leonie Lam’s most Powerful Interview Strategies and how to apply them straight away.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
- Strategies that will help a job seeker build rapport, and to make a lasting impression with the employer at an interview
- The most important behaviours interviewers are expecting to observe from an interview question
- How you can fully prepare your job seeker for a job interview that will lead to a job offer
FACILITATOR
Leonie Lam
Leonie has been recognised for her outstanding facilitation skills, her customer service excellence and her genuine interest in helping people and organisations. Leonie is a qualified Trainer, Speaker, HR Consultant and Career Coach. She has previously held Training and HR positions at Westpac, Commonwealth Bank, Veolia Water and Western Sydney University. She is also the Director of a training and coaching business.
As a Career Coach, she has helped more than 200 people secure employment in Australia. As a Trainer, she is passionate about delivering training to help individuals and organisations maximise their performance and achieve their strategic objectives. She consistently receives outstanding feedback in her training programs.
