Employer Engagement Partner

Karingal; Melton; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tools of the trade

Salary packaging

Purchased leave options

Extra leave

Discounts

University study discount

Wellbeing support

Referral bonus

Job summary

MatchWorks is seeking a positive, solutions-focused Employer Engagement Consultant to build strong relationships with local employers and connect participants to sustainable opportunities. The role covers Melton, Bacchus Marsh and Werribee, with travel across the North Metro area required.

This is a full-time, ongoing position. You will collaborate with Employment Coaches to understand goals, promote inclusive hiring, and design tailored solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in Recruitment, Sales or Business Development.
• Strong relationship-building, networking and business development skills.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills.
• Analytical and digital capability, including labour market insight.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with employers to secure sustainable, customised job opportunities aligned to participants' skills, interests, and goals.
• Actively reverse market / 'cold call' to local employers promoting participants skills-sets and experience to secure mutually beneficial employment opportunities
• Collaborate with employers to design inclusive, tailored employment solutions that meet both business needs and participant outcomes, while driving performance against KPIs and placement targets.
• Provide guidance on inclusive hiring, workplace adjustments, and the benefits of employing people with barriers to employment, while promoting customised employment opportunities across the community.
• Support ongoing success post-placement by working with employers and participants to improve retention, resolve workplace issues, monitor progress, and ensure long-term employment outcomes.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Sales or BD

Relationship building

Communication skills

Digital proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

Location: Melton, Bacchus Marsh & Werribee

Salary:$65,000 – $72,000 + Superannuation + NFP salary packaging benefits

Leave benefits include: 20 days Annual Leave, 13 days Personal Leave, plus an additional 10 paid Wellbeing Days each year

Employment Type: Full-time, ongoing

Job Number: 3657

Hey you!

MatchWorks is looking for a positive and solutions-focused applicant to be the bridge between participants and employers, opening doors to lasting and inclusive employment opportunities. This position will be working in the North Metro area, so willingness to travel is essential.

At Matchworks, we support you for all of your employment and recruitment needs as a leading provider of job seeker and disability employment services. Our Employer Engagement Consultant will work closely with our Employment Coaches and job seekers to gain a deep understanding of their career goals and aspirations. Leverage strong local labour market insight and established employer networks to identify and secure suitable, sustainable employment opportunities.

What you’ll do

• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with employers across industries to secure sustainable, customised job opportunities aligned to participants' skills, interests, and goals.
• Actively reverse market / 'cold call' to local employers promoting participants skills-sets and experience to secure mutually beneficial employment opportunities
• Collaborate with employers to design inclusive, tailored employment solutions that meet both business needs and participant outcomes, while driving performance against KPIs and placement targets.
• Provide guidance on inclusive hiring, workplace adjustments, and the benefits of employing people with barriers to employment, while promoting customised employment opportunities across the community.
• Support ongoing success post-placement by working with employers and participants to improve retention, resolve workplace issues, monitor progress, and ensure long-term employment outcomes.

What you’ll bring

• Previous experience in Recruitment, Sales or Business Development position / environment with a passion for meeting and exceeding KPI's
• Strong relationship-building, networking, and business development skills, with the ability to engage employers and generate sustainable job opportunities.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders, build rapport, and promote inclusive employment practices.
• Strong analytical and digital capability, including the ability to interpret labour market trends and proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems.

(You'll also need an NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module Certificate - but don't worry, we'll help guide you through this.)

Why you’ll love working at genU and Matchworks

At genU, our differences make us stronger. We celebrate all kinds of diversity and the unique perspectives each of us brings.

We're committed to creating a welcoming, safe, and respectful space where everyone feels valued and can thrive.

You’ll also get

• Tools of the trade- provided where applicable to the role, which may include items such as laptop, mobile phone and role-specific operational allowances or vehicle provisions
• Salary packaging- up to $15,900 tax-free plus meal/entertainment benefits
• Purchased leave options- the ability to buy additional annual leave to support work-life balance and flexibility.
• Extra Leave- 13 days of personal leave + 10 wellbeing days per year (FTE.)
• Discounts- savings at 450+ retailers including Coles, Woolworths & JB Hi-Fi
• University Study Discount- Enjoy a 25% fee reduction for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.
• Wellbeing support- 24/7 access to a holistic employee assistance program
• Referral bonus- bring great people with you and be rewarded

We are committed to ensuring an accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact Sarah Hughson at [e-mail] or 0477 080 761.