Business Development Consultant

Genu; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tools of the trade

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax‑fee

Purchased leave options

Extra Leave – 13 personal + 10 well‑be

Discounts – 450+ retailers

University study discount Torrens Uni

Wellbeing support 24/7

Referral bonus

Job summary

genU, delivering the MatchWorks Inclusive Employment Australia program in Salisbury, seeks a Business Development Consultant to build employer partnerships and create meaningful job opportunities for job seekers re-entering the workforce.

You will network with local employers, promote participants' skills, and match candidates to vacancies, helping employers see the value of inclusive employment. A Driver's Licence is essential and salary packaging benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Experience in Employment Services with a strong understanding of employer engagement, reverse marketing and sustainable employment outcomes.
• Confidence building employer relationships and creating opportunities through networking and employer engagement activities.
• The ability to influence, negotiate and advocate for people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to market participants' strengths and potential to employers.
• A current Driver's Licence (essential).

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with local employers and become a trusted workforce partner.
• Create employment opportunities through reverse marketing, promoting participants' skills to employers.
• Identify new opportunities through networking, employer visits and community engagement activities.
• Manage vacancies and connect employers with suitable candidates, supporting positive employment outcomes.
• Understand employer workforce needs and connect them with participants who are the right fit.

Skills

Employer engagement

Networking

Communication skills

Relationship management

Advocacy

Job description

Location: Kaurna Country | Salisbury

Salary: $65,000 – $73,000 + Superannuation + NFP salary packaging benefits

Extra leave: 10 days wellbeing leave, 20 days annual leave, 13 days personal leave

Employment Type: Full Time Permanent

Job: 3777

Hey you!

Are you passionate about building relationships and creating meaningful employment opportunities?

At MatchWorks, we're looking for an Business Development Consultant to build strong employer partnerships and create meaningful job opportunities for people looking to get back into the workforce. You'll spend your time connecting with local businesses, understanding their workforce needs, and matching them with participants whose skills and potential might otherwise go unnoticed.

You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy building employer networks and championing the strengths of job seekers, helping businesses see the value they can bring.

As part of genU we’re a profit-for-purpose organisation. Our focus at MatchWorks, is to remove barriers to employment and help job seekers to find meaningful work and support them to sustain employment and build careers. We do this through programs and initiatives including our government-funded Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) and Workforce Australia services.

What you’ll do

As an Business Development Consultant in our Inclusive Employment Australia team, you’ll:

• Build strong relationships with local employers and become a trusted workforce partner.
• Create employment opportunities through reverse marketing, proactively promoting participants' skills, strengths and potential to employers.
• Identify new opportunities through networking, employer visits and community engagement activities.
• Manage vacancies and connect employers with suitable candidates, supporting positive employment outcomes.
• Understand employer workforce needs and connect them with participants who are the right fit.

What you’ll bring

• Experience in Employment Services with a strong understanding of employer engagement, reverse marketing and sustainable employment outcomes.
• Confidence building employer relationships and creating opportunities through networking and employer engagement activities.
• The ability to influence, negotiate and advocate for people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to market participants' strengths and potential to employers.
• A current Driver's Licence (essential).

(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
• 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 Talent Acquisition on 03 5249 6119 or [e-mail]