The Business Centre is seeking a qualified and experienced Business Advisor & Trainer on a Full-Time 6 month contract with potential to extend to provide high-quality business advisory services, mentoring and training delivery across a range of small business, entrepreneurship and workforce development programs.

This unique role combines practical business expertise with professional training delivery to support business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, students and program participants to achieve measurable outcomes.

We are looking for an individual who is equally comfortable facilitating a workshop, mentoring a business owner, developing training resources and building strong stakeholder relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Business Advisory

- Provide practical and tailored advice to small business owners and entrepreneurs.
- Support clients with business planning, marketing, finance and operations.
- Conduct business assessments and identify appropriate support pathways.
- Document recommendations and client progress.

Training & Facilitation

- Design and deliver engaging workshops and training programs.
- Facilitate face-to-face and online learning experiences.
- Adapt training delivery to suit diverse audiences and learning styles.

Mentoring & Support

- Provide one-on-one mentoring and coaching.
- Support students and business clients to achieve their goals.
- Monitor participant progress and maintain accurate records.

Program Delivery

- Contribute to the successful delivery of funded programs.
- Complete timely service records and delivery reports.
- Work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders.

About You To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate: Essential Qualifications & Experience

- Demonstrated experience in business advisory, business coaching, mentoring, consulting or small business management.




- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122) or its successor, or a qualification that meets current vocational education and training trainer requirements.
- Qualifications in Business, Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Finance or a related discipline.
- Experience facilitating training, workshops, coaching sessions or adult learning programs.
- Robust knowledge of business planning, marketing, financial management and business growth strategies.
- Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Well-developed organisational, administrative and digital skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a cooperative team environment.
- Current driver's licence and willingness to travel within the service region as required.

Highly Regarded

- Experience supporting entrepreneurs, startups, small businesses or regional business communities.
- Experience owning and operating your own business
- Experience delivering government-funded business support programs.
- Experience within a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) environment.

Why Join The Business Centre? At The Business Centre, you'll be part of a supportive team dedicated to helping businesses and individuals thrive.

We offer

- Meaningful and rewarding work that creates real impact.
- A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.
- Flexible delivery methods including face-to-face and virtual engagement.
- The opportunity to work with a diverse range of businesses, entrepreneurs and learners.

Salary & Benefits

- Competitive salary package based on skills and experience.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Flexible work arrangements by agreement.
- Supportive and values-driven organisation.

How to Apply To apply, please submit:

- Your current resume.
- A cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for this role.

📌 Business Advisor & Trainer (Newcastle)
🏢 The Business Centre
📍 Newcastle