Business Development Coordinator Build relationships. Create opportunities. Shape the future workforce.

PEER; City of Charles Sturt; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Onsite gym

RDO program

Gifted leave at year end shutdown

Job summary

PEER is seeking a motivated Business Development Coordinator to join our Group Training Organisation team in South Australia. Build relationships with host employers and drive new business growth across industries such as electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, air conditioning and renewable energy.

Reporting to the Manager – Industry Growth and Engagement, you will reengage inactive employers, promote PEER’s apprenticeships and training services, and help connect businesses with talented trainees

Qualifications

• Experience in account management, business development, employer engagement or stakeholder relationship management.
• Proven ability to build and maintain long-term business relationships.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with current, inactive and prospective Host Employers.
• Re-engage inactive employers and past PEER graduates to identify new workforce opportunities.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities across major projects, building, construction and renewable energy.
• Promote PEER’s apprenticeship, traineeship and training services to prospective employers.
• Re-engage inactive employers and grow sustainable apprenticeship opportunities.

Skills

Account management

Business development

Employer engagement

Relationship management

Communication

Negotiation

Time management

Job description

Business Development Coordinator

Build relationships. Create opportunities. Shape the future workforce.

$80,000 P/A, Plus Car & Superannuation - plus PEER Perks!

At PEER, we don't just employ apprentices —we help build careers, strengthen industry and develop the skilled workforce South Australia needs.

We're looking for a motivated and relationship-driven Business Development Coordinator to join our Group Training Organisation (GTO) team. If you're passionate about building long-term partnerships, delivering exceptional customer service and connecting businesses with talented apprentices and trainees, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You'll work closely with employers across industries including electrical, plumbing, refrigeration and air conditioning and renewable energy, helping them access the skilled workforce they need while supporting apprentices to thrive.

About The Role

Reporting to the Manager – Industry Growth and Engagement, you'll reengage with inactive Host Employers, past graduates and drive new business growth in major projects, building and construction and renewable energy industries, introducing potential host employers to engage with PEER.

Your focus will be on strengthening employer relationships, identifying workforce opportunities and ensuring PEER remains the preferred apprenticeship, traineeship and training partner.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with current, inactive and prospective Host Employers.
• Re-engage inactive employers and past PEER graduates to identify new workforce opportunities.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities across major projects, building, construction and renewable energy.
• Promote PEER’s apprenticeship, traineeship and training services to prospective employers.
• Re-engage inactive employers and grow sustainable apprenticeship opportunities. Promote PEER's employment and training services to existing and prospective clients.
• Support employer enquiries and provide responsive customer service.
• Maintain accurate employer records and reporting within PEER systems.
• Represent PEER at industry events, networking opportunities and community engagement activities.

About You

You're someone who enjoys building genuine relationships and takes pride in delivering exceptional service. You are commercially aware, highly organised and comfortable balancing multiple priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail.

You’ll Also Bring

• Experience in account management, business development, employer engagement or stakeholder relationship management.
• A proven ability to build and maintain long‑term business relationships.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and business management systems.
• A proactive approach with a genuine commitment to customer service
• Experience within apprenticeships, vocational education and training, group training, construction, trades or related industries will be highly regarded.

What You’ll Need

• Current National Police Check (or ability to obtain).
• Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain).
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Flexibility to attend employer visits, networking events and occasional after‑hours functions.

PEER Perks!

At PEER, our people make the difference. We foster a supportive, collaborative culture where your ideas are valued, your professional development is encouraged and your work has real impact.

Our Employees Enjoy

• Competitive salary package.
• Company car.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Health and wellbeing initiatives.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• RDO program, access a monthly day off
• Gifted leave at end of year shut down period
• Opportunity to work with industry leaders and make a genuine difference to South Australia's future workforce.
• Onsite Gym

About PEER

For more than 40 years, PEER has been developing skilled apprentices, trainees and workers across South Australia. As one of the state's leading Group Training Organisations and Registered Training Organisations, we partner with industry to deliver employment, training and workforce solutions that create lasting outcomes for individuals, businesses and the broader community.

Join us and help shape the next generation of skilled tradespeople.

Applications close Friday 25th September