At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support teams to create job opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
- Company: Join BUSY Ability, a not-for-profit making a real difference in communities.
- Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging, extra leave days, and a hybrid work model.
- Other info: Diverse workplace encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on people's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing teams and achieving performance targets.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Our purpose is to make skills, education and employment accessible to every person, so they can create their own world of unbounded possibilities.
About BUSY Ability: BUSY Ability is part of The BUSY Group, a not-for-profit organisation with over 50 years' experience in its field. BUSY Ability enables people with a disability and those with a lived experience of the justice system to realise their full potential through participation in meaningful employment. We engage with communities across Northern NSW, ACT, Victoria, North QLD, and South East QLD including Gold Coast and Brisbane.
About the Role: The purpose of this position is to lead, manage and foster a supportive work environment with teams across multiple locations. This role is a key player in the Ex-Offenders program across the Somerset region. The Business Manager is tasked with fostering a supportive and encouraging culture to assist our consultants in building strong community networks and relationships to aid jobseekers on their journey toward employment opportunities.
You will ensure jobseekers, clients and stakeholders receive quality service provision and will work with the Operations Manager to ensure that BUSY Ability exceeds Government key performance indicators and contractual obligations. This role is a full-time fixed-term contract until 30 June 2027 with potential for extension, based out of our Fortitude Valley office.
- NFP Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 per year) PLUS meal and entertainment card
- 3 additional paid annual leave days – Christmas closure
- Monthly FLEXI day off
- Enjoy a hybrid work model, collaborating in the office and working from home
- Clear pathways for internal advancement
- Dedicated training budget for personal and professional growth
- BUSY Benefits program - retail discounts and access to Fitness Passport
- Enjoy work that genuinely impacts lives
- Employee Assistance Program with Sonder Wellbeing App
Desired Skills and Experience: A bit about your experience…
- Lead, coach and develop Employment Consultants and Work Support Consultants to achieve sustainable employment outcomes
- Drive performance across all sites, ensuring KPI targets, placement outcomes and service standards are consistently exceeded
- Oversee service delivery, workflow and customer experience across multiple locations
- Ensure full contractual compliance with Employment Services requirements, including audits, quality standards and documentation
- Manage financial performance including forecasting, budgeting and achieving regional profitability targets
- Recruit, induct and onboard new team members and manage performance through regular coaching and the Managing for Excellence framework
- Build strong relationships with Services Australia, local employers and community partners
- Ability to obtain a Blue Card and National Police Check
Next steps: This role will actively commence recruitment from the date of advertisement. The closing date of this ad is dependent on the appointment of the role.
The BUSY Group prioritises the safeguarding of children and all vulnerable people by actively adopting strategies that embed a culture of zero tolerance for abuse of any kind. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening including criminal history and relevant working with children checks.
The BUSY Group is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from First Nations People, veterans, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. Candidates with lived experience in the justice system are encouraged to apply.
Business Manager in Brisbane employer: BUSY Ability
The BUSY Group is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its employees. With a strong commitment to values-driven work, our collaborative culture fosters meaningful connections while providing stability through permanent full-time roles. Located in vibrant cities like Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, we offer unique opportunities for ADF personnel to transition into civilian life, ensuring a rewarding and impactful career path.
