Posted: 13/10/2026
Closing Date: 16/11/2026
Job Type: Contract
Location: South Australia
Job Category: Sales and Business Development
For Purpose Education (FPE)
is a training platform with a mission to build and skill care workforces for Australia.
Working through our group of Registered Training Organisations (Practical Outcomes RTO#*****, Selmar Institute of Education RTO#****** and ARC Training RTO#*****),
FPE
partners with employers, providers and industry leaders to strengthen workforce capability across the care sectors through education, innovation and quality training solutions.
With a combined 64+ years of experience across our group, we offer nationally recognised training in early childhood education and care, aged care, disability support, and community services.
Job Description
The Role:
As a Client Partnership Consultant, you'll be responsible for building new business, developing client relationships and identifying opportunities that contribute to business growth.
You'll build relationships with businesses across the
Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector
, taking the time to understand their workforce needs and connecting them with
training solutions that help support and develop their teams
.
We're looking for someone who is confident, customer-focused and motivated by sales, relationships and results.
You may come from a retail, sales, customer service, business development or account management background and have a natural ability to connect with people and build rapport.
Previous ECEC experience is not essential.
What's important is your ability to understand customer needs, identify opportunities, confidently promote solutions and build lasting client relationships.
This is a full-time, 12-month Maximum Term Contract role, with the prospect to extend or become permanent.
You'll be out on the road across Adelaide and surrounding suburbs, managing your own schedule and meeting prospective clients face-to-face.
To be successful, you'll need a current driver's licence,



access to a reliable vehicle and be comfortable travelling across Adelaide and surrounding suburbs
.
About You:
YOU
bring a
can-do attitude,
strong
customer service and communication skills,
and the drive to
build new business and achieve results.
At ARC Training, part of the FPE group
,
we're looking for someone who enjoys
connecting with people, identifying opportunities and building robust client relationships.
You may come from a
retail, sales, customer service, account management or business development background
and be confident initiating conversations, understanding customer needs and presenting the right solutions.
You'll bring
energy, initiative and a results-focused approach,
with the ability to work autonomously, manage your own schedule and follow opportunities through to successful client relationships.
ECEC experience is beneficial but not essential.
What's most important is your ability to
build rapport, identify opportunities, confidently promote solutions and deliver great customer experiences.
Demonstrated experience in
sales, retail, customer service, business development or account management
Demonstrated experience working towards and achieving
sales, business development or customer engagement targets
A
strong customer-focused approach
with the ability to understand customer needs and provide solutions
Demonstrated ability to
build and maintain successful long-term relationships
Confident communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to identify opportunities and confidently engage with prospective clients




Strong initiative and ability to work autonomously
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Willingness to learn and develop knowledge of the VET and training sector
Flexibility to travel across
Adelaide and surrounding suburbs
, as required
Current
Working with Children Check (WWCC), or willing to obtain
Current
Driver's Licence and access to a reliable vehicle
Experience working in the
Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC), Aged Care or VET sectors
Qualifications in
Business, Sales, Marketing, Education or a related field
What's in it for YOU?
Simple,
YOU
want to be part of something
BIG
!
You want to work for a
reputable organisation
that can offer you a
competitive salary
,
generous car allowance and incentive scheme PLUS:
Flexible work practices:
We actively encourage work/life balance.
Professional Development:
Broaden your skills and grow your career through professional development opportunities.
Extensive Retail Discount Benefits Programs:
Access to over 3,000 outlets/opportunities for you to make the most of your shopping dollar.
Access to novated lease: Find out how much you could save with a novated lease.
Your Health, Wellbeing & Safety is important to us:
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers support with mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing.
Social Committee:
Organises initiatives and events that bring everyone together!
We lead with our values and enable our people to develop their potential, bring their full self to work and engage in a world of inclusion.
FPE
is proud to have a team who are diverse in age, identity, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, and perspectives.
Our collective differences make us stronger and enable us to innovate and serve our community.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants:
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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