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About Us

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and prospect. Are you energised by building relationships, influencing decision‑makers and creating meaningful employment opportunities? Do you understand the barriers faced by people with disability or chronic health conditions and know how to advocate for inclusive hiring with confidence? This role is all about employer engagement, business development, and championing inclusive employment across Hunter and Lower Hunter regions. You’ll be out on the road, meeting employers, opening doors, and helping businesses see the value of partnering with Employment Plus.

Why this role matters

As a Business Development Partner, you will work directly with employers to understand their workforce needs and support them to hire jobseekers with disability, injury or health conditions. You’ll be the connector between local businesses and our services; influencing, educating and building long‑term partnerships that lead to sustainable employment outcomes. (This role is known internally as a Recruitment Partner, but functions primarily as a Business Development / Employer Engagement position.)

What you’ll be doing

- Develop employer partnerships across Hunter and Lower Hunter regions, working closely with local site teams
- Identify workforce needs and provide tailored recruitment solutions
- Advocate for inclusive hiring by helping employers understand and accommodate candidate needs
- Match job‑ready candidates through referrals, job carving and reverse marketing
- Collaborate with Employment Consultants to align employer opportunities with caseload needs
- Provide post‑placement support to ensure sustainable outcomes for both employers and participants
- Maintain strong labour market knowledge to identify emerging opportunities
- Achieve performance targets with a solutions‑focused, high‑performance mindset

About you

- Business development or B2B sales experience - confident in approaching, influencing and building relationships with employers
- Employment services experience - particularly in barrier management, reverse marketing or disability employment




- Understanding of disability employment barriers and the ability to communicate these sensitively and persuasively
- Strong networking and stakeholder communication skills
- Knowledge of local employers and labour market trends
- A performance‑focused mindset with proven results in achieving KPIs
- A valid Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel across multiple sites
- Relevant qualifications in Employment Services, Community Services or related areas are desirable.

What we offer

- Attractive remuneration + NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax‑free + meal & entertainment benefits)
- Work–life balance with a 9‑day fortnight or accrued day off every 4 weeks (FT)
- Comprehensive training and opportunities for further tertiary study
- Discounted fitness memberships, health insurance and retail perks
- Generous leave benefits, including purchased leave, 12 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days paid Salvos volunteering leave
- Free counselling and wellbeing programs
- Long‑term career pathways across Employment Plus and the wider Salvos network

Eligibility / Compliance

The Salvation Army is an Equal Chance Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check or relevant state equivalent. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check. We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.



The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.

Mission, Vision & Values

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement dedicated to sharing the love of Jesus. We share the love of Jesus by:

- Caring for people
- Creating faith pathways
- Building healthy communities
- Working for justice

When you work with the Salvos, you help make a real difference to the community and the lives of others. Find more information here. Check out how we’re bringing some more good in the world. Why work with the Salvos? The Salvation Army offers a range of employment opportunities across the organisation, including those in community programs, aged care, retail, employment services, corporate and other support services. When you choose to work with the Salvos, you choose to believe in doing good that transforms the lives of people and communities facing hardship or crisis. So, if you are passionate about work that has purpose and satisfaction, are keen on delivering social and sustainable outcomes that change lives, we want to hear from you. Our employees have access to a range of benefits, plus personal development and career diversity opportunities that deliver real and meaningful perks. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a healthy work‑life balance, generous salary packaging opportunities, parental leave, purchase leave schemes and much more. The Salvation Army encourages people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that accepts and recognises every person, embraces their strengths and differences, and provide opportunities for all people to achieve their highest potential. Check out our career page to find out more about our recruitment process and what its like to work at the Salvos. We are always on the lookout for individuals keen to help us fulfil mission to support those in need. Along with contributing their valuable time to a good cause, volunteers bring much-needed vitality and a fresh perspective on their ideas to the range of roles we have on offer. Whatever your skillset, availability, or areas of interest, we are keen to hear from you. Check out our volunteer opportunities here.

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📌 Recruitment Partner - Inclusive Employment Australia - Hunter/Lower Hunter (Maitland)
🏢 The Salvation Army
📍 Maitland