Introduction

About Bamara

We bring years of experience and authentic engagement in regional, remote, and urban locations to our services.

Bamara has long history of working respectfully alongside communities and the people who live in them assisting and supporting community and individual goal achievement.

Bamara footprint extends across New South Wales, the Northern Territory, and Queensland. Our focus is on building individual and community capacity and prosperity through the design and delivery of projects, programs and initiatives underpinned by Australian government (state and federal) funding.

Culture and Community

Bamara is a First Nation’s organisation, all staff are expected to participate in connection with community, respect relationships and apply this respect to each participant we work with across all diverse cultural backgrounds

Salary and Benefits

- Generous salary
- 3 days bonus leave during the Christmas/New Year period
- Birthday leave
- Yearly Flu shot
- Retail and Entertainment discounts across leading brands through Flare Benefits program
- Opportunities to upskill with qualifications in Community Services
- Employee Assistance program for staff and their immediate families
- Access to our wellness partner program with C-5
- First Nations Perspective training
- Rewards and recognition program

Description

About the role

As a Job Placement Officer, your primary focus will be to proactively contact employers, call businesses, and uncover job vacancies that may not yet be advertised. You will build strong relationships with local employers to understand their workforce needs and connect suitable participants in our Workforce Australia contract.

This is a proactive, employer-focused role that requires confidence, persistence, strong communication skills, and a results-driven approach.



You will play an important role in helping participants secure sustainable employment while supporting local businesses to find the right people for their teams.

Key Responsibilities

- Cold call employers to introduce our services, identify recruitment needs, and uncover current and upcoming job vacancies.
- Proactively source employment opportunities through outbound calls, employer visits, networking, and business development activities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local employers across a range of industries.
- Identify suitable job opportunities and match candidates to employer requirements.
- Promote the skills, experience, and capabilities of participants to prospective employers.
- Follow up employer leads and maintain consistent communication to develop ongoing partnerships.
- Work collaboratively with Employment Services staff to identify suitable candidates and coordinate job placements.
- Maintain accurate records of employer contacts, vacancies, and placement outcomes.
- Work towards agreed employment placement targets and contribute to positive outcomes for job seekers.

Skills And Experiences

Skills and Experience

- Experience in employment services, recruitment, sales, customer service or a similar people-focused workplace.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to build rapport with participants and employers from diverse backgrounds.
- Confidence engaging with employers and promoting participants.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- The ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a team.
- A solutions-focused and proactive approach.
- Strong computer and administration skills.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- A commitment to providing culturally respectful and inclusive services.
- Able to obtain a standard strength myID.
- Able to pass a police check.
- Valid WWCC - Blue Card.

📌 Job Placement Officer (Cairns)
🏢 Bamara Elmo HR Hub
📍 Cairns