Introduction

IMPACT Group is a certified woman-owned career coaching firm based in St. Louis, MO that focuses on relocation, outplacement, and leadership development solutions. For over 35 years, our team of 300+ has been united on one idea: People can succeed professionally and personally even through difficult career challenges and transitions. We are building a better world by empowering people to find and grow great careers. As employees transition in, within, and out of a company, IMPACT Group is by their side providing one-on-one coaching, innovative technology, and personalized job search or career development programs to help them find the best career path for them.

We are on a mission to maximize human potential in an increasingly tech-enabled world. While partnering with companies of all sizes – large and small, national and global – our business model emphasizes the importance of providing the highest quality of services available to transitioning employees and their families.

Description

We have an opening for a contract Integration/career (Job Search Strategy) coach based in Sydney or Melbourne, Australia to support our relocation solutions. We support employees and their spouses/families as they acclimate to new cities, and assist spouses/partners with finding employment/career opportunities in the new area.

The Coach works in a 1:1 capacity with employees of our client companies who are relocating by using IMPACT Group's technology and coaching methodology. The coach also supports the spouse or partner of the relocating employee with job search support.

This is a part-time, contract, remote/work from home position, approximately 15 hours per month.

• Establishes rapport with employees and accompanying spouse/partners. Motivates them to achieve goals and training on cultural differences and expectations.
• Guides accompanying spouse/partners through the coaching process and milestone completion.
• Advises and coaches on career development, transition issues, and career options.
• Coaches on CV/résumé writing, effective marketing techniques, interviewing, and negotiating.
• Maintains electronic service delivery record for each employee serviced, according to the internal guide.
• Monitors progress of employees, consults with them on integrating into the new area, cross-cultural training, specific subjects to improve their job search skills and knowledge, and deals with personal issues that are affecting their careers.

Requirements:

• At least 5 to 7 years experience coaching others in job search. Experience with resume development, interview preparation, career exploration, LinkedIn profiles and other aspects of job search coaching.
• Expat or repat who understands the ups and downs of relocation.
• Very strong verbal / written communication skills (bilingual English/French preferred).
• Able to analyze and appropriately address transitional/integration (relocation) needs, as well as potential cross-cultural challenges.
• Ability to engage and foster positive relationships with program participants/clients.
• Understanding of business and cultural practices within Melbourne or Sydney and surrounding areas.
• Currently lives and/or works in Melbourne or Sydney regions.
• High-speed internet connection on a personal computer; headset with a microphone will be required (remote / work from home).
• Experience working with international job seekers, including career continuation scenarios, a plus.

Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor's degree in a discipline involving the study of human behavior, business or related field preferred.
• Coaching certificate and training.
• Career Coaching, Life Coaching, Business Coaching, Facilitation, plus Cross-Cultural Training experience is ideal.
• Familiarity with Zoom & MS Teams.
• Has personally relocated to a different country and repatriated to Australia.
• Fluently speaks English and French.

IMPACT Group is the leading provider of career-life transition services serving more than 150 Fortune 500 companies world wide and ranked #1 for customer satisfaction for 12 years. Please read more at www.impactgrouphr.com