Business Development Manager – Workforce Australia

MTC is a not-for-profit organisation that aspires to shape a society where everyone has the means and motivation to create a life of their choosing. We deliver high impact employment, training, and youth programs that help people gain skills for employment and entrepreneurship, build self-worth, and enable possibilities for transformative change.

About the Role

Due to our recent success in the Workforce Australia (formerly Jobactive) tender, MTC has an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Manager (BDM) to join our team.

We deliver a holistic program which assists and supports jobseekers in securing employment through case management, coaching, work skills training, pre-vocational training and job matching. We gain success through forming partnerships with key organisations in government, business and the wider community

Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Business Development Manager will:

• Build, maintain and grow MTC’s employer network in the Sydney’s East Metro, South West, Greater West and North & West region to secure career opportunities and sustainable employment for MTC’s customers.
• Develop a Business Development strategy to grow MTC’s employer base in targeted industries.
• Establish and develop strong relationships with employers, industry associations and DESE Workforce Specialists and LJP Facilitators.
• Understand industry demand and skills shortages and engage with medium to large employers to secure brokered placements.
• Lead a team of Recruitment Coaches to secure local jobs for customers on MTC’s caseload.
• Work closely with the Workforce Australia team to ensure opportunities align with customer expectations and goals.
• Work closely with the RTO Operations Manager to faciliate Placement Management Services for suitable EST and CTA participants in MTC’s regions.

About You

• The ideal applicant we are seeking will have:
• Extensive local industry, recruitment, and networking experience in the employment services sector.
• Demonstrable success in achieving revenue targets
• High level negotiation and networking skills, and an ability to forge effective partnerships.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen and ability to drive results.
• Ability to motivate and empower others, providing staff with development and coaching.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills.

Why Choose Us

At MTC, you will have the opportunity to become a positive and lasting influence on someone’s life. The experiences, support, and training you gain here, will also help you grow as an individual and enhance your effect on the people we serve. At MTC, you can become the impact you imagine in your community.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and at MTC, you will be working in an environment of inclusion. Our core values of empathy, innovation, collaboration, and achievement, create a customer-centric culture that empowers us to do what it takes for our customers to know that they matter. A culture where we bring our individual and combined efforts to shape a society where everyone has the means and motivation to create a life of their choosing.

We recognise the importance of mental health and have an externally hosted Employee Assistance Program that provides our employees with confidential counselling, coaching, and leadership support for difficult life or work situations.

Join us if you are curious and self-aware, want to learn and grow, and are determined to do something that matters.

We also offer:

• Salary packaging and incentives
• Career and development opportunities
• Tailored Learning & Development
• Education Assistance Program
• Recognition and Reward scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid Parental leave
• COVID vaccination leave

Now is the time to act and be rewarded by making a difference to your community. To learn more about MTC and our opportunities, go to www.mtcaustralia.com.au

How to apply

Applications are being reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible with a resume and cover letter.

As part of our commitment to the safety of the children and vulnerable communities we work with, you will be required to undergo a Police Clearance and Working with Children Check.

MTC is committed to the health and safety of our employees. MTC has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to applicable medical exemptions. By applying for this role, if you secure employment with us, you will be required to comply with the policy.