Business Development Specialist – Given The Chance

At Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL), we are seeking a passionate Business Development Specialist to join our dedicated Youth and Adult Transitions Team

Location: Frankston and Broadmeadows 

Job Type: Permanent full-Time working 38 hours per week

Salary: $85,264.31 – $89,124.91 annum, based on skills and experience plus 11.5% superannuation and $13,000 vehicle allowance

What we offer our employees

• Salary packaging options to improve your take home pay – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
• Career development opportunities
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year

About the role

The Business Development Specialist oversees the business development of the Given the Chance (GtC) program. This role emphasises the development of partnerships with businesses and employers to increase employment opportunities for participants. This role is responsible for external representation, employer engagement, and being the primary point of contact for our third party payroll provider.

• Lead GtC’s employer engagement by evaluating existing programs and brokering new partnerships with employers.

• Work with stakeholders and Development Coaches to develop training courses and targeted recruitment strategies, providing tailored advice to employers and hosts as needed.

• Collaborate with the Development Coaches and partners to identify candidate preparation, skills, and screening needs.

• Establish and sustain an ongoing pipeline of employment opportunities for participants, and ensure consistent achievement of placement and revenue targets.

• Support Development Coaches with recruitment activities.

About Brotherhood of St Laurence

We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society – a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.

What we are looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has a passion for supporting the mission of BSL and delivering excellence in your role.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences:

• Substantial experience in employment brokerage for job seekers experiencing disadvantage and brokerage of revenue raising employment intermediary services.

• Proven relationship building and networking skills with a strong capacity to influence a very wide range of stakeholders across multiple sectors, from corporate through to not for-profit, employment & education, and community.

• Proven record of achieving financial and program targets.

• Demonstrated understanding of diverse groups including asylum seekers, refugees, people with a disability, mature aged jobseekers, young people and parents with young children seeking work.

If this sounds like the right fit for you

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and looking to contribute to our organisation’s success, we’d love to hear from you.

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When completing your application, please upload each document as a separate attachment.

Your application must include:

• A tailored cover letter
• A current resume showcasing demonstrated skills and experiences
• A 2-page (maximum) written response addressing the Key Selection Criteria found in the Position Description. 

Applications will be considered upon submission, so we encourage you to apply early.

To review the Position Description and to address the Key Selection Criteria, please click  here. 

If you have any questions about the role, or want more clarification, please contact Michael Coate at michael.coate@bsl.org.au for a confidential discussion.

Applications close: Wednesday 26th February 2025 at 11.55 pm

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.

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