Job Description
Business Development Lead /n /n Build relationships. Grow opportunities. Shape South Australia’s future workforce. /n /n About PEER /n For 40 years, PEER has been building trade careers and helping industry develop the skilled workforce it needs. As one of Australia’s leading industry-focused Group Training Organisations (GTO) and Registered Training Organisations (RTO), we combine employment, training and workforce solutions to create lasting outcomes for people, businesses and communities. /n /n We work across South Australia’s building and construction, renewables and clean energy sectors, and we’re continuing to grow. /n /n The Chance /n We’re looking for a motivated, commercially minded and relationship-driven Business Development Lead to join our Employment Services team. /n /n This is a newly created role for someone who loves opening doors, building trusted relationships and turning conversations into opportunities. /n /n You’ll work with current, inactive and prospective clients to understand their workforce needs, grow PEER’s client network and create meaningful employment and training opportunities for apprentices and trainees. /n /n /n What You’ll Do /n /n
- Build and manage strong relationships with current, inactive and prospective clients across building and construction and other priority industries. /n
- Re-engage inactive clients and convert opportunities into sustainable, active partnerships. /n
- Connect with former PEER apprentices and Trade School graduates to build advocacy, referrals and new commercial relationships. /n
- Identify, develop and convert new business opportunities across major projects, construction, clean energy and related sectors. /n




- Understand client workforce requirements and connect them with PEER’s apprenticeship, traineeship, training and workforce solutions. /n
- Create sustainable opportunities for apprentices and trainees to gain meaningful on-the-job experience. /n
- Deliver responsive, solutions-focused service that strengthens client satisfaction, engagement and retention. /n
- Maintain accurate client records, account activity and reporting across PEER systems. /n Represent PEER at industry events, networking functions and industry engagement activities. /n /n About You /n You’re a natural relationship builder who is confident starting conversations, asking the right questions and following opportunities through. You combine a strong customer focus with commercial awareness, organisation and the drive to achieve outcomes. /n /n You’ll bring: /n /n
- Experience in account management, business development, client engagement, sales or stakeholder relationship management. /n
- A demonstrated ability to build, grow and maintain long-term business relationships. /n
- Excellent communication, negotiation, influencing and interpersonal skills. /n
- Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. /n
- Confidence working autonomously while contributing positively to a collaborative team. /n
- Sound computer literacy and written communication skills. /n
- A proactive,



solutions-focused approach and genuine commitment to excellent customer service. /n
- Experience in apprenticeships, vocational training, group training, building and construction, trades, renewables, clean energy or related industries will be highly regarded. /n /n PEER Perks /n /n At PEER, our people make the difference.

We offer
a supportive, collaborative workplace where your ideas are valued, your development is encouraged and your work has genuine impact. /n /n
- Competitive salary package — $80,000P/A + super. /n
- Company car available for personal use. /n
- Onsite or nearby car parking options. /n
- RDO program with access to a monthly day off. /n
- Gifted leave during the end-of-year shutdown, in addition to your annual leave allocation. /n
- Onsite gym. /n
- Ongoing professional development and career growth. /n
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP). /n
- Health and wellbeing initiatives. /n
- A supportive and inclusive workplace culture. /n
- The opportunity to work with industry leaders and help shape South Australia’s future workforce. /n /n What You’ll Need /n /n
- Current National Police Check, or ability to obtain one. /n
- Working with Children Check, or ability to obtain one. /n
- Current Driver’s Licence. /n
- Flexibility to attend client sites, networking events and occasional after-hours functions. /n /n /n If you’re excited by driving account growth and client retention, delivering exceptional customer service and making connections that create real workforce outcomes, this could be the role for you. /n /n For a confidential discussion, please contact Melanie Ryan on 0436 522 006 or vial email: /n [email protected]

📌 Business Development Lead (Adelaide)
🏢 Peer
📍 Adelaide