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Welcome to a job that actively contributes to strengthening Sweden's labor market! Our mission is to create social benefit by bringing together job seekers and employers. At the same time, we strive to provide legally secure and equal service to our citizens. Together, we get Sweden to work! Do you want to join us?

Our Workplace

We work together in an environment where collaboration and mutual support are fundamental to creating an inspiring work atmosphere. At our unit in Halmstad and Varberg, approximately 130 employees work. Together, we work towards common goals and can always count on each other's support. Our leadership style is close and coaching-oriented, encouraging participation, motivation, and responsibility.

We strive to create a work environment where work-life balance is of the highest priority.

Job Description

As an Employment Consultant (Arbetsförmedlare), you will focus on both job seekers and employers. A central part of the job is to inform and communicate about the Swedish Public Employment Service's mission, services, as well as rights and obligations. The work requires curiosity and the ability to make complex matters simple.

Through conversations, you map competencies, needs for support, and propose concrete measures. This can include guidance, educational initiatives, or the development of job search strategies. You are expected to stay updated on the labor market and employers' recruitment needs.

To succeed as an Employment Consultant, we see that you are confident in:

• Interpreting and applying laws and regulations
• Documenting information in a legally secure and structured manner
• Meeting and working with people in various situations
• Navigating and working in multiple systems simultaneously
• Working to achieve set goals

Focus Area: SIUS

Some of our new Employment Consultants will work with the SIUS focus area:

SIUS (Special Introduction and Follow-up Support) is a program for job seekers with disabilities who need individual support to find, obtain, or retain employment. The job involves close collaboration with employers in both the private and public sectors, as well as proactive employer outreach to find jobs for job seekers.

Your employment begins with an introduction where you will be well-equipped with the necessary skills to handle your future tasks as a civil servant. If you are ready to make a difference in this important social mission, then the Swedish Public Employment Service is the place for you!

Our Offer

The position is a permanent full-time employment that may start with a six-month probationary period. The location is Varberg.

We offer you the opportunity to work at a workplace where we value the balance between work and private life. You will have access to a generous holiday agreement, flexible working hours, and the possibility to work remotely for part of your working hours when the business allows. Our benefits also include health care during working hours and a favorable health care allowance.

After a number of months, once you have learned the job and if the business allows, there is an opportunity to enter into an agreement for remote work of up to 49%.

As an employee at the Swedish Public Employment Service, you also have access to competence development and career opportunities within the agency. Through our work, we contribute to an inclusive and sustainable society, where you get the opportunity to make a real difference for individuals and for society as a whole.

Basic Requirements for the Position

• University/college education of at least 180 higher education credits (120 credits under the previous system)

Alternatively

• You have previously been employed as an Employment Consultant at the Swedish Public Employment Service and are assessed to have good prerequisites for meeting today's requirements for Employment Consultants

And

• At least 2 years of working life experience, combined work of at least 50 percent over a total of 2 years
• Good knowledge of Swedish, meaning good ability to communicate orally and in writing, as well as high reading comprehension
• Category B driver's license

Other Merits for the Position

• Experience working with individuals with various disabilities
• Experience working in public administration
• Experience and knowledge of collaboration with other actors, e.g., authorities, municipalities, complementary actors, and healthcare institutions
• Experience of business contacts and collaboration with employers

The state values guide us in our daily work. As an employee, you are expected to work fairly, impartially, and with high integrity, and to contribute to maintaining and strengthening trust in our agency.

In addition to these qualifications, you have the personal ability and aptitude to work in accordance with the Swedish Public Employment Service's employee ethos:

Employees at the Swedish Public Employment Service:

• Taking Responsibility – take responsibility for your work, collaborate, and contribute to a good work environment.
• Proactive – take initiative, contribute to improvements, and handle changes.
• Result-Oriented – plan, follow up, and contribute to operational benefit and results.

Application

Does this sound like a job for you? Please submit your application by 2026-08-05.

Attach your CV where you specify the year, month, and job duties for each employment, as well as certificates verifying the requirements for education and/or working life experience in your application. You do not need to send a cover letter.

Selection tests may occur during the recruitment process.

If you have protected personal data, contact the recruitment partner named in the advertisement, and you will receive help with submitting your application.

We work actively to be an agency free from discrimination. It is important to us that all competence is utilized, and we welcome all applicants. We view positively if you have knowledge of any of our national minority languages.