Business Development Consultant

SALARY BANDING: $75k-$85k + Motor Vehicle Allowance + Super+ Salary Packaging benefits

OPERATIONAL HOURS: 9.00am to 5.06pm , Monday to Friday

LOCATION: Multiple opportunities Brisbane South and North

Do you have excellent organisational skills and a willingness to contribute to a positive culture across all our workplaces? Due to an increase in Federal Government market share MatchWorks is looking for a number of Business Development Officers (or as we call) an Employer Engagement Partner to join our team

At MatchWorks, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to work. That is why, every year, we help thousands of people from all backgrounds, ages, and abilities to find sustainable employment.

We are also part of the genU family, and we proudly reinvest our profits back into the communities we work within to help people lead their best lives!

• Reverse Marketing of identified engaged job ready clients to provide employment opportunities. This will be targeted and result in either job match or job creation
• Utilise a variety of methods to actively & regularly engage with job ready clients across region including on or offsite and remote
• Maintain up to date and relevant Labour Market Information and develop strategies to support and meet demands of shortage sectors
• Provide support and advice, to employers on training and ongoing employment support provided from MatchWorks including departmental wage subsidies and incentives
• Management of vacancies attained from employers including; vacancy assessment, advertising, pre screening and referring of suitable candidates

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic market facing professional who can provide a high level of customer service and engagement to assist those in the community with various barriers to employment to find suitable work. This is an exceptionally rewarding position where no two days will be the same.

• Proven ability to build rapport and maintain effective relationships with clients, peers and relevant agencies
• Ability to assess labour market demand and supply and build strategies to address this
• Highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Ability to work with targets
• Proven ability to manage time and workloads effectively to business priorities in a challenging environment
• Sound computer literacy and data management skills
• Satisfactory completion of Police Check/s
• Current Drivers Licence

• Qualifications in Employment Services or Marketing would be advantageous
• Solid experience in Employment Services and an understanding of strategies to address barriers to employment
• Knowledge of contemporary recruitment practices and procedures

Please note, in line with requirements for this position, the recruitment process will require the preferred candidate to consent to a NDIS Worker Screening Clearance

Here at genU we're a group of passionate, driven people who want everyone's lives to be happier and healthier, especially people with disabilities, the ageing and those experiencing disadvantage. We operate solely for community benefit and invest back into the same communities in which our services are delivered.

genU welcomes diversity, including diversity of race, culture, spirituality, gender, age, identity, ability, and sexuality. We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all and living the values of genU each and every day.

There are so many benefits available when you work with MatchWorks, some of which include -

• Investment in you: In addition to a comprehensive induction programme & ongoing professional development, genU is committed to providing opportunities for career progression. You will have access to a range of accredited training modules, staff mentoring programmes and our internal jobs board.
• Commitment to staff Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 access to an innovative, holistic employee assistance programme that supports your emotional, mental, financial, and physical health.
• Increase your take home pay: Salary package up to $15,900 per annum each FBT year plus further meals and entertainment benefits
• Employee Discount Programme: Save money with employee discounts and savings at over 450 of Australia's most loved retailers and service providers including Coles, Woolworths & JB HI-FI.
• Study Scholarship: All genU employees are eligible for a 25% scholarship towards undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.
• Focus on Work life balance: 13 days personal leave plus 10 wellbeing days per annum for full time staff and pro rata for part time staff, paid parental leave and ability to purchase extra leave.
• Workplace Culture: Become a part of the Matchworks family with positive and collaborative workplace culture, recognition programmes and connections with new people who inspire, mentor and lead.

If this sounds like a position that suits your current career focus, we would love to hear from you!

For further details about the role or if you would like to discuss workplace adjustments during the recruitment process please contact Leah Dixon on or at

For a copy of the position description outlining further details of the role, please email