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 Prospect
We are seeking a full-time Business Development Specialist for our Workforce Australia program based in Mount Coolum. 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
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.
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📌 Business Development Specialist (Sunshine)
🏢 Impact Community Services
📍 Sunshine
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