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Job description
About the Role
APM is seeking a Business Development Manager to foster and maintain partnerships with employers in the Workforce Australia program. The primary objective is to facilitate sustainable employment placements for program participants. This position is based in Bendigo, Victoria.
Key Responsibilities
- Engage directly with employers by building strong relationships and promoting job seekers to potential hiring companies.
- Establish and nurture connections within employer networks and the broader community.
- Collaborate closely with Employment Consultants to ensure job placements align with participants' needs.
- Operate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that challenges and motivates.
- Negotiate effectively with employers to maximize the success rates of employment placements.
- Ensure compliance and maintain accurate records within the program databases.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Eligibility to work in Australia.
- Possession of a current driver’s license and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle.
- Ownership of a MyGovID at Standard level.
- Willingness to undergo a National Police Check.
- Ability to pass a Working with Children Check.
- Availability to work full-time, Monday to Friday from 8:30AM to 5:00PM.
Preferred Experience
Experience in the Employment Services sector is advantageous but not mandatory. Candidates with a background in sales—be it retail, hospitality, business development, account management, or outbound calling—and a strong drive for success are highly encouraged to apply.
Benefits and Perks
- Attractive base salary complemented by performance-based incentives rewarding successful job placements.
- Unlimited personal use of a smartphone.
- Access to free counseling and employee wellbeing programs (EAP).
- Ongoing training and opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
- A supportive and inclusive workplace culture valuing each individual's contributions.
- Recognition of service milestones and celebrations of hard work through team events.
- Paid parental leave and purchased annual leave options.
- Funding available for Certificate IV in Community Services or Mental Health Peer Support (eligibility applies).
- Access to APM Family Hub and Maxxia vehicle salary packaging benefits.
Equality and Inclusion
APM embraces diversity and is committed to creating a fair, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds, nationalities, abilities, including Indigenous peoples, LGBTQI+ community members, and persons with disabilities.
Additional Information
This position requires active direct engagement with employers in the field rather than office-based work. It offers a lively and impactful career path where no two days are alike, and the successful candidate will contribute significantly to positive social outcomes.