Inclusive Job Placement Specialist

The BUSY Group; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meal & entertainment card

Additional leave days

Paid parental leave

Retail discounts

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Sonder Wellbeing App

Job summary

The BUSY Group is seeking a Job Placement Officer to act as the matchmaker between inclusive employers and jobseekers. You will champion diversity and create meaningful employment opportunities, blending employer engagement, job coaching, and community impact across seven Townsville sites.

Based in our Aitkenvale Office, the role is full-time and fixed-term until 30 June 2030. You will build partnerships, support jobseekers to shine, and develop sustainable employment pathways that transform

Qualifications

• Experience in employer engagement and job placement.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Empathy and a solutions-focused mindset.
• Valid Blue Card and National Police Check.
• Open driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful relationships with employers and advocate for inclusive hiring practices.
• Use reverse marketing and business development strategies to uncover job opportunities.
• Run engaging job readiness workshops, including resumes, interviews, and employment skills.
• Match jobseekers to suitable roles using a strengths-based, person-centred approach.
• Support wage subsidy agreements and maintain accurate employer and client records.
• Represent BUSY Ability at job fairs, expos, and community events.
• Promote cultural competence and inclusive communication across all interactions.
• Meet performance targets by converting leads into sustainable placements.

Skills

Employer engagement

Relationship building

Communication

Job description

The BUSY Group is seeking a Job Placement Officer to act as the matchmaker between inclusive employers and jobseekers. You will champion diversity and create meaningful employment opportunities, blending employer engagement, job coaching, and community impact across seven Townsville sites.

Based in our Aitkenvale Office, the role is full-time and fixed-term until 30 June 2030. You will build partnerships, support jobseekers to shine, and develop sustainable employment pathways that transform