Business Advisor & Trainer

The Business Centre (Newcastle Region); Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Collaborative workplace

Job summary

The Business Centre (Newcastle Region) in Newcastle NSW seeks a qualified Business Advisor & Trainer on a full-time 6 month contract with potential to extend. The role blends practical business advisory work with training delivery for small businesses, aspiring entrepreneurs, students and program participants.

You will design workshops, mentor business owners, and build strong stakeholder relationships to help clients achieve measurable outcomes across funded programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in business advisory, coaching or small business management.
• TAE40122 or equivalent vocational trainer qualification.
• Degree in business, management, entrepreneurship or related discipline.
• Experience delivering training, workshops or adult learning programs.
• Strong knowledge of business planning, marketing and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and tailored advice to small business owners and entrepreneurs.
• Design and deliver engaging workshops and training programs.
• Facilitate face-to-face and online learning experiences.
• Mentor and coach clients, track progress and outcomes.
• Contribute to funded program delivery and reports.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

Business advisory

Mentoring

Workshop facilitation

Stakeholder engagement

Training resource development

Program delivery

Communication

Independent work

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122)

Business/Management/Entrepreneurship/Marketing/Finance degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Business Centre (Newcastle Region) – Newcastle NSW

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.

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.
• Strong 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 collaborative 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.
• 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.