IMPACT Community Services Limited (IMPACT) is a high profile, community owned organisation supporting the most vulnerable and marginalised members of our community. Since 1978, we have been supporting local people experiencing disadvantage, poverty and exclusion. Our vision is improving lives. IMPACT is also a Child Safe Organisation committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
Why IMPACT?
We believe our people are our greatest asset, so to support you, we offer a wide range of benefits including:
- A fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO) and enjoy a long weekend
- Salary packaging up to $18,500 per year to increase your take home pay
- Birthday bonus day off
- Paid 2 hours per month to donate to a worthy cause of your choice
- Opportunities for advancement with our 'grow your own' approach
- Leadership programs with the Institute of Managers and Leaders
- Leaders Lab, development support for employees aspiring to leadership roles
- Workplace Chaplaincy for face to face, confidential support + external employee assistance program
- Reimbursement for Working with Children clearance (after completed probation)
About the opportunity
We are seeking a full-time Business Development Specialist for our Workforce Australia program based in the Fraser Coast. The focus of this role is to liaise with local businesses to identify suitable roles for our Workforce Australia clients. This role involves taking a proactive approach to contacting and building relationships with employers in the community to fully understand their recruitment needs.
On a day-to-day basis, you will:
- Match vacancies to clients' skillsets and strengths through facilitating resilience workshops
- Collaborate with Mentors to identify specific needs from both the employers and clients
- Conduct group pre-employment readiness sessions designed to increase a client's level of readiness for employment
- Recruit for employers' vacant roles and match clients to these open roles
- Record information in the organisations database/systems in a timely manner
- Achieve monthly KPI's, discuss and implement agreed professional development reviews
- Contribute to regular team meetings that identify work priorities and areas for improvement
What you’ll bring
- Qualifications in relevant fields of Employment or Community Services would be desirable.
- Relevant life experience and/or demonstrated understanding of the barriers to education/employment experienced by clients on Income Support
- Ability to set priorities and to achieve outcomes in a performance driven environment
- Demonstrate experience in assisting clients to overcome obstacles to secure employment
- Have solid knowledge of the local labour market
- Ability to work collaboratively with community service providers, community networks and employment services to achieve a successful outcome for the client
- Secure connections with internal and external stakeholders
To find out more, view our position description and full list of staff benefits on our careers page.
How to apply
Submit your application today and provide your:
- Cover letter showing us why you are a great match for this role
- Current resume
IMPACT welcomes all applications, including from Indigenous Australians, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and recovery, a disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ+ and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
We believe that diversity in our workplace makes us stronger and we provide equal opportunity to all. IMPACT is proud to be an INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER 2024-2025 with the Diversity Council Australia.
The successful applicant may need to obtain background checks prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check.
