About the role

This is a flexible casual position suited to someone who enjoys networking, meeting new people and developing business opportunities. You will work with local businesses, employers and community organisations to identify training opportunities and promote Ardor College's courses and services. Your focus will include developing relationships with businesses across industries such as hospitality, childcare, aged care, community services and other local organisations.

Key responsibilities
Generate new student and corporate training leads
Visit and build relationships with local businesses and organisations
Develop current employer and industry partnerships
Promote Ardor College's training programs and short courses
Generate First Aid and CPR group bookings
Arrange meetings, presentations and information sessions
Follow up enquiries and prospective clients
Attend relevant local networking and community events
Maintain records of leads and business development activities
Work towards agreed lead, enrolment and corporate booking targets

About you
Confident communicating with new people
Comfortable approaching businesses directly
Self-motivated and results focused




Professional and well presented
Able to work independently
Good at developing and maintaining business relationships
Organised with solid follow-up skills
Familiar with the Townsville business community
A current driver's licence and reliable vehicle are required
Previous experience in business development, sales, recruitment, education or vocational training, hospitality, employment services, community engagement, or corporate training would be highly regarded

About us Ardor College is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) based in Townsville, delivering nationally recognised qualifications and short courses across areas including First Aid & CPR, Hospitality, Kitchen Management, Hairdressing, Barbering and workplace training.

Benefits
Flexible casual working arrangements
Competitive casual hourly rate
Attractive commission on successful enrolments and corporate bookings
Additional performance incentives
Prospect to develop your own local business network
Support from the Ardor College management and administration team
Opportunity for the role to grow as the business develops

📌 Business Development Representative Aitkenvale
🏢 Ardor College
📍 Aitkenvale