Job no: 495266
Work type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Location: Kingaroy
Categories: Employment Services, Management
yourtown is a trusted provider of services for young people, focusing on mental health and wellbeing, long-term unemployment, prevention of youth suicide, child protection, and support for those experiencing domestic and family violence.
Transition to Work (TtW) is the Australian Government's youth specialist employment service that supports young people to develop practical skills to gain employment or connect with education or training.
At yourtown, we understand everyone is unique – and so is their journey to finding work.
We provide tailored, youth-focused support for young people to get work, skills, and practical help to transform their lives.
Your opportunity We are in search of an Employment Services specialist to lead our Transition to Work team as a Business Manager.
Your unwavering passion and determination will be instrumental in elevating yourtown's presence in Kingaroy.
As a driving force, you'll empower our diverse team to provide tailored employment services to both employers and our youth.
In this exciting role, you will:
Support and lead our Kingaroy team to drive site performance, achieve business goals, and drive employer engagement. Achieve set objectives and targets in service delivery, financial management, contract compliance, and employer engagement. Help grow our brand presence by playing a pivotal role in community engagement and increasing our business opportunities. Identify local labour market skill gaps and devise employer-focused strategies to facilitate sustainable employment for disadvantaged young people. Lead and inspire a diverse team and can 'switch' between a strategic and operational focus. What we are looking for Extensive experience within Employment Services, with demonstrated business management and leadership experience. You possess a keen business acumen, with a track record of driving performance, analysing data, and spearheading continuous improvement initiatives. Demonstrated ability in leading and managing teams and site resources to achieve set targets and performance objectives. Well-developed communication, liaison, and networking skills with the ability to influence and negotiate across internal and external stakeholders. Solid understanding of the local labour market as well as the barriers to employment faced by disadvantaged young people. Extensive knowledge of youth employment issues including challenges to employment and strategies to overcome challenges. Your benefits When you join yourtown, you will be welcomed into a safe, inclusive, and diverse community.
Your employment experience will include:
Salary sacrifice options to increase your take-home pay. Monthly RDOs. Opportunities for internal and external professional development. Free access to LinkedIn Learning including over 16,000 learning modules. A genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing. Access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate family. Access to discounted private health insurance, banking and finance, insurance, and superannuation through our partner organisations. An environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability. How to apply If you believe in the power of young people and in yourself, join team yourtown and have an amazing impact on the lives of young people, their families, and the wider community in Australia.
To apply, and for a full Position Description please visit: https://careers.yourtown.com.au/.
Contact: Lily Welch | Talent Acquisition Specialist | ******
yourtown has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people, and adults at risk free from harm.
"In our team we value diversity, inclusivity and people who want to make a difference"
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