Inclusive Employment Pathways Officer

The BUSY Group; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary circa $77k + super

Salary packaging up to $15,900/year

4 additional paid days leave

BUSY Benefits Program

Wellbeing support

Job summary

The BUSY Group’s BUSY Ability unit in Mackay is seeking a Job Placement Officer to connect inclusive employers with jobseekers and build sustainable employment pathways. You’ll partner with local businesses across Proserpine, Bowen and Cannonvale, helping jobseekers grow confidence and secure meaningful roles.

Role focuses on employer partnerships, outreach, and delivering job-readiness sessions while promoting diverse, accessible workplaces across the region.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, recruitment, employment services, employer engagement, or diversity hiring.
• Confident communicator who builds trust and rapport quickly.
• Passionate about inclusion, accessibility, and person-centred support.
• Tech‑savvy and comfortable navigating multiple systems.
• Able to obtain a National Police Check, Blue Card, and hold a valid driver’s licence.
• A like for being out and about talking to employers and people in the community.

Responsibilities

• Employer Partnerships: Build strong relationships with local businesses and advocate for inclusive hiring.
• Reverse Marketing: Identify and convert new job opportunities through proactive engagement.
• Job Readiness Workshops: Deliver engaging sessions on resumes, interviews, and workplace skills.
• Strengths Based Matching: Connect jobseekers to roles that align with their abilities and goals.
• Workplace Assessments: Ensure environments are safe, accessible, and culturally inclusive.
• Community Engagement: Represent BUSY Ability at expos, job fairs, and local events.
• Performance Outcomes: Convert leads into sustainable placements that change lives.

Skills

Sales

Recruitment

Employment services

Employer engagement

Diversity hiring

Job description

The BUSY Group’s BUSY Ability unit in Mackay is seeking a Job Placement Officer to connect inclusive employers with jobseekers and build sustainable employment pathways. You’ll partner with local businesses across Proserpine, Bowen and Cannonvale, helping jobseekers grow confidence and secure meaningful roles.

Role focuses on employer partnerships, outreach, and delivering job-readiness sessions while promoting diverse, accessible workplaces across the region.