IMPACT Community Services – Hervey Bay QLDIMPACT Community Services Limited (IMPACT) is a high profile, community owned organisation supporting the most vulnerable and marginalised members of our community.
Since ****, we have been supporting local people experiencing disadvantage, poverty and exclusion.
Our vision is improving lives.
IMPACT is also a Child Secure 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 weekendSalary packaging up to $18,500 per year to increase your take home payBirthday bonus day offPaid 2 hours per month to donate to a worthy cause of your choiceOpportunities for advancement with our 'grow your own' approachLeadership programs with the Institute of Managers and LeadersLeaders Lab, development support for employees aspiring to leadership rolesWorkplace Chaplaincy for face to face, confidential support+ external employee assistance programReimbursement for Working with Children clearance (after completed probation)About the OpportunityWe 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 workshopsCollaborate with Mentors to identify specific needs from both the employers and clientsConduct group pre-employment readiness sessions designed to increase a client's level of readiness for employmentRecruit for employers' vacant roles and match clients to these open rolesRecord information in the organisations database/systems in a timely mannerAchieve monthly KPI's, discuss and implement agreed professional development reviewsContribute to regular team meetings that identify work priorities and areas for improvementWhat you'll bringQualifications 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 environmentDemonstrate experience in assisting clients to overcome obstacles to secure employmentHave solid knowledge of the local labour marketAbility to work collaboratively with community service providers, community networks and employment services to achieve a successful outcome for the clientSecure connections with internal and external stakeholdersTo find out more, view our Position Description and full list of staff benefits at Join Our Team page, impact.org.au/careers-with-usIMPACT 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 ********* 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 (Hervey Bay)
🏢 Impact Community Services
📍 Hervey Bay