Business Development Managers/Employer Engagement Partners

OARS Community Transitions (OARS CT) is a not-for-profit, QIC quality accredited organisation and one of Australia's most innovative, non-government crime prevention agencies.

Driven by our Guiding Principles, our core purpose is to enhance community wellbeing by reducing offending and victimisation. Over our 130-year history, we continue to high quality professional services and support to people who have offended and their families.

For more about us and the work we do, visit https://www.communitytransitions.com.au/

What can we offer you?

• $110,102.72 - $114,983.44 (SCHADS Level 6) base annual salary + super + salary packaging options – increase your take home pay by 6 to 12% through our not-for-profit charity status
• Purpose driven organisation working towards enhancing community safety and wellbeing
• Bonus leave - an additional 2 days of annual leave and 2 days personal leave per year (pro-rata)
• 17.5% Annual leave loading
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Access to ceremonial, cultural and community service leave
• Support for career development, including annual performance reviews, structured supervision frameworks, professional training opportunities, development plans, succession planning and study leave
• Access to free and confidential counselling and support through our EAP service, including specialised financial and nutrition counselling

About the role

We are seeking Expressions of Interest for multiple Business Development Managers/Specialists and Employer Engagement Partners across metro Adelaide for our Inclusive Employment Australia service, commencing 1 November 2025.

An exciting opportunity to be involved from the ground up in the development of the service, we're seeking people with a genuine passion for supporting people with a disability into long-term, meaningful employment.

FTE: Multiple full-time roles available. We are open to considering part-time working arrangements.

Location: Multiple locations across metropolitan Adelaide (North, West, East/Adelaide CDB and South).

About you

To ensure your success in this role, you'll bring:

• A strong alignment to OARS CT's organisational values and culture.
• In-depth understanding of the justice system, employment barriers for ex-offenders, and the ability to advocate for opportunities for participants with offending histories.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships with diverse clients, employers, and staff, addressing any concerns around justice involvement and inclusion.
• Proven experience in developing tailored employment solutions for justice-involved clients, including skills matching, interview preparation, and motivational interviewing.
• Success in establishing partnerships with local businesses and organisations committed to inclusive employment for participants who have bene involved with the justice system.
• Strong knowledge of legal and compliance requirements around employing participants with criminal histories, ensuring ethical and responsible practices.
• Ability to meet targets and work towards clearly defined KPIs.
• Knowledge of local and regional labour markets, with the ability to identify employer needs and match suitable participants.
• A National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)

How to apply

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To apply, please provide a resume and cover letter which demonstrates your skills, experience and qualifications relevant to the role. We are particularly keen to hear about:

• Any experience you have working within a similar role, particularly in the disability employment sector
• Why you're interested in working at OARS CT
• Your preferences in location and working hours

Please direct any enquiries to Peter Christensen, General Manager, Specialised Client Services on 0411 288 835 during office hours.

Expressions of Interest close: 9am Monday, 22 September 2025

Salary match Number of applicants Skills match

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a business development manager?
• Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
• Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
• How many years of business development experience do you have?
• Do you have experience working in the not-for-profit sector?
• Do you have experience in a role which requires relationship management experience?

What can I earn as a Business Development Manager