Partnerships Specialist

Partnerships Specialist - Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA)

Breakthru Charlestown, New South Wales, Australia

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Partnerships Specialist - Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA)

Breakthru Charlestown, New South Wales, Australia

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About Us... Want to grow your career while helping people find a job they love?

At Breakthru, you won't be stuck behind a desk — you'll be out in the community, working side-by-side with clients where it matters most.

As part of the Royal Rehab Group, you'll be backed by one of Australia's most respected not-for-profits, with over 125 years of experience delivering life-changing disability and rehabilitation services. This provides stability, resources, and support for your career growth and making a real impact.

About The Role

Breakthru has been selected by the Department of Social Services to deliver the new Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) program across key regions in New South Wales and Queensland. We support more people than ever to access meaningful employment and build lasting careers, and we're growing our team.

As a Partnerships Specialist, you'll be the key link between Breakthru and the local community, including job seekers, employers, and referral partners, working with partners across the Lower Hunter & Central Coast Employment Service Area (ESA).

You will support customers by guiding them through service access, identifying employment opportunities, and developing relationships that lead to real, lasting employment outcomes. Your role will focus on delivering tailored employment services, growing brand awareness, and building inclusive networks that promote customer success.

Key Responsibilities

• Expand community and employer networks to increase referrals and support diversity initiatives within employers.
• Broker work experience to build participant skills and assess employer/client compatibility.
• Develop and manage strategic employer and industry partnerships.
• Promote Breakthru as a trusted provider supporting people with disability to achieve career goals.
• Analyze labour market trends to inform strategy and identify growth opportunities.
• Support the local leadership team to coach teams to strengthen employer engagement and improve client career outcomes.
• Meet or exceed performance benchmarks.
• Champion Breakthru's values of inclusion, empowerment, and person-centred practice.

About You

You're a natural connector, relationship-builder, and mentor with a passion for helping people reach their potential. You thrive in community-facing roles, bringing empathy, energy, and professionalism. You're driven by purpose and results, enjoy variety, are highly organized, and proactive in solutions.

Essential Criteria

• Experience in employment services, recruitment, or community engagement
• Strong local networks and relationship-building skills
• Excellent communication and adaptability across diverse audiences
• Solid admin skills and familiarity with CRM/ESS systems
• Passion for inclusion and empowering others through employment
• Current Driver's License (essential)

Your Royal Rewards

• Salary Packaging: Up to $15,900 of pre-tax income
• Meals & Accommodation: Up to $2,650
• Wellbeing Days: 5 extra leave days
• Maxxia Rewards: Discounts through salary packaging
• Fitness Passport: Discounted gym access
• Health Insurance: HCF discounts
• Long Service Leave: Portable for eligible candidates
• Career Growth: Opportunities for development
• EAP Support: Free counselling and wellbeing support

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all community members, including People with Disability, First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and culturally diverse backgrounds. Adjustments during recruitment are available; contact talentacquisition@royalrehab.com.au.

If you meet the essential criteria, please address them in your cover letter and APPLY NOW. Only applications meeting these criteria will be considered.

Visit our Careers Page for more info. Successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks including criminal record, working with children, NDIS Worker Screen, employment history, driver's license, and referees.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Industries: Individual and Family Services

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