Recruitment Partner Inclusive Employment Australia Central Western SydneyOuter Western SydneyNorthern Sydney
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ABOUT US
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australias largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief we are always here providing support safety community and opportunity.
Are you energised by building relationships influencing decisionmakers and creating meaningful employment opportunities Do you understand the barriers faced by people with disability or chronic health conditions and know how to advocate for inclusive hiring with confidence
This role is all about employer engagement business development and championing inclusive employment across Western and Northern Sydney. Youll be out on the road meeting employers opening doors and helping businesses see the value of partnering with Employment Plus.
Why this role matters
As a Business Development Partner you will work directly with employers to understand their workforce needs and support them to hire jobseekers with disability injury or health conditions. Youll be the connector between local businesses and our services; influencing educating and building longterm partnerships that lead to sustainable employment outcomes.
(This role is known internally as a Recruitment Partner but functions primarily as a Business Development / Employer Engagement position.)
What youll be doing
- Develop employer partnerships across Western & Northern Sydney working closely with local site teams
- Identify workforce needs and provide tailored recruitment solutions
- Advocate for inclusive hiring by helping employers understand and accommodate candidate needs
- Match jobready candidates through referrals job carving and reverse marketing
- Collaborate with Employment Consultants to align employer opportunities with caseload needs
- Provide postplacement support to ensure sustainable outcomes for both employers and participants
- Maintain strong labour market knowledge to identify emerging opportunities
- Achieve performance targets with a solutionsfocused highperformance mindset
About you
Youll thrive in this role if you bring:
- Business development or B2B sales experience - confident in approaching influencing and building relationships with employers
- Employment services experience - particularly in barrier management reverse marketing or disability employment
- Understanding of disability employment barriers and the ability to communicate these sensitively and persuasively
- Strong networking and stakeholder communication skills
- Knowledge of local employers and labour market trends
- A performancefocused mindset with proven results in achieving KPIs
- A valid Drivers Licence and willingness to travel across multiple sites
Relevant qualifications in Employment Services Community Services or related areas are desirable.
What we offer
- Attractive remuneration NFP salary packaging ($15900 taxfree meal & entertainment benefits)
- Worklife balance with a 9day fortnight or accrued day off every 4 weeks (FT)
- Comprehensive training and opportunities for further tertiary study
- Discounted fitness memberships health insurance and retail perks
- Generous leave benefits including purchased leave 12 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days paid Salvos volunteering leave
- Free counselling and wellbeing programs
- Longterm career pathways across Employment Plus and the wider Salvos network
Ready to make a difference
If youre passionate about employer engagement disability inclusion and creating real employment opportunities wed love to hear from you.
Apply now and upload your resume along with a cover letter addressing the requirements above.
At Employment Plus we value diversity and strive for inclusivity in our recruitment process. If you are a person with a disability and require an adjustment such as alternative application methods or if you have a general enquiry about a role please contact our Talent Acquisition team at . Please specify the job title and location in the subject line.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures languages capacities sexual orientations gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
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About Company
The Salvos are made up of people who believe. Many of us believe in God. At the Salvation Army, we believe in doing good that brings hope and transforms lives.