Career Transition Specialist

The BUSY Group; Canberra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 additional paid annual leave days

Internal advancement pathways

Dedicated training budget

Paid parental Leave and discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The BUSY Group is seeking a permanent, full-time Career Transition Specialist in Canberra to help Australian Defence Force members translate military experience into civilian careers. You will coach individuals one-on-one, tailor resumes, plan job searches and interview strategies, and build pathways through education, RPL and vocational options, strengthening community connections and outcomes.

Join a mission-driven team that offers internal advancement, a dedicated training budget, and

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in the employment services industry or a community service sector such as career coaching, employment services, recruitment, or vocational education.
• Minimum of 4 years of full-time ADF service within the previous five years.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with transitioning ADF members to identify transferable skills, build confidence, and explore civilian career opportunities.
• Support participants with resumes, job search strategies, interview preparation, and career planning.
• Guide individuals towards education, training, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), and vocational pathways aligned to their goals.
• Create pathways to employment and positive outcomes for Defence members and their families.

Skills

Career coaching

Employment services

Recruitment

Vocational education

Defence or veteran support

Australian Defence Force

Job description

Our purpose is to make skills, education and employment accessible to every person, so they can create their own world of unbounded possibilities.

About The BUSY Group…

The BUSY Group is a not-for-profit organisation with nearly 50 years experience as a community partner. With multiple business entities operating across 100+ locations Australia-wide and now in New Zealand, Canada and the United Kingdom, we offer an extensive range of employment services and programs, vocational training, apprenticeships, mentoring, Inclusive Employment Australia, specialist schools and allied health services.

Help Australia's Service Personnel Build Their Next Chapter

Each year, thousands of Australian Defence Force members begin a new chapter beyond military service. As a Career Transition Specialist with The BUSY Group, you'll help them translate their experience into meaningful civilian careers.

You’ll empower members to recognise the value of their skills, explore new opportunities, and navigate career change with confidence and purpose.

This is more than a career coaching role. It is an opportunity to guide and support people who have dedicated themselves to serving Australia, helping shape their next chapter.

What You'll Be Doing

• Work one-on-one with transitioning ADF members to identify transferable skills, build confidence, and explore civilian career opportunities.
• Support participants with resumes, job search strategies, interview preparation, and career planning.

Creating Meaningful Pathways

• Guide individuals towards education, training, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), and vocational pathways aligned to their goals.
• Help participants explore a range of post service pathways including retirement, volunteering and study.
• Help participants discover opportunities they may never have previously considered.

Building Community Connections

• Develop relationships with employers, training providers, industry bodies, and community networks.
• Create pathways to employment and positive outcomes for Defence members and their families.

This role is permanent full time, office based in Canberra.

Employee Benefits:

• 4additionalpaid annual leave days – 1 My BUSY Day and 3 days at Christmas
• Clear pathways for internal advancement
• Dedicated training budget for personal and professional growth
• BUSY Benefits program-Paid parental Leave, retaildiscounts
• Enjoy work that genuinelyimpactslives
• Employee Assistance Programwith Sonder Wellbeing App

Who We're Looking For

We’re seeking people who are passionate about helping others succeed. Experience may include:

• Career coaching
• Employment services
• Recruitment and talent acquisition
• Vocational education and training
• Human resources
• Defence or veteran support services
• Australian Defence Force

Whether through professional experience or lived Defence experience, you’ll bring empathy, credibility, and a genuine desire to support others.

Role Qualifications & Experience

One of the following:

• Five years’ experience in the employment services industry or a community service sector such as career coaching, employment services, recruitment, or vocational education; OR
• A minimum of 4 years of full-time ADF service within the previous five years.

Former ADF members and partners are strongly encouraged to apply. Your understanding of military culture and transition challenges can make a lasting difference to those following a similar path.

Skills & Mindset

• High emotional intelligence and active listening skills.
• Ability to support individuals navigating significant life changes.
• Understanding of the local employment market, industry sectors, or vocational pathways.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.

Program & Compliance Essentials

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance, National Police Check, and relevant Working with Children and/or Vulnerable People Checks.
• Valid Open Driver's Licence.

Ready to Help Shape the Futures of Those Who Served?

Next steps...

This role will actively commence recruitment from the date of advertisement. The closing date of this ad is dependent on the appointment of the role.

The BUSY Group is an organisation that prioritises the safeguarding of children and all vulnerable people by actively adopting strategies that embed a culture of zero tolerance for abuse of any kind. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening including criminal history and relevant working with children checks.

The BUSY Group is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from First Nations People, veterans, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.