Partnerships Specialist

Partnerships Specialist - Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA)

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About Us

Breakthru is delivering the Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) program across key regions in New South Wales and Queensland. We are growing our team to help more people access meaningful employment and build lasting careers. Breakthru is part of the Royal Rehab Group, a respected not-for-profit with over 125 years of experience delivering disability and rehabilitation services. This provides stability, resources, and support to grow your career and make an impact in people's lives.

About The Role

As the Partnerships Specialist, you will be the key link between Breakthru and the local community, including job seekers, employers, and referral partners. You will support customers by guiding them through service access, identifying employment opportunities, and developing relationships that lead to real, lasting employment outcomes. Your focus will be on delivering tailored employment services, growing brand awareness, and building strong, inclusive networks that promote customer success.

Working with partners across the Cairns Employment Service Area (ESA), you will help expand community and employer networks, broker work experience, and develop strategic employer and industry partnerships to support people with disability in achieving career goals.

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.
• Analyse 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 internal and external 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 and bring empathy, energy, and professionalism to your work. You enjoy variety, are highly organized, and are a proactive, solution-focused team member.

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: Package up to $15,900 of your pre-tax income and boost your take-home pay
• Meals & Accommodation: Package up to $2,650 for dining and holidays expenses
• Wellbeing Days: 5 extra leave days to recharge
• Maxxia Rewards: discounts through our salary packaging partner
• Fitness Passport: Discounted access to gym and aquatic centres
• Health Insurance: Exclusive discounts
• Portable Long Service Leave: Access to portable long service leave for eligible candidates
• Career Growth: Opportunities for growth and development
• EAP Support: Free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support

Diversity and Inclusion

We know our diversity makes Breakthru a great place to work, and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the people we serve. We encourage applications from all members of our community, including People with Disability, First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, and those from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment where all individuals can thrive. If you require adjustments to participate in recruitment, please contact talentacquisition@royalrehab.com.au. We welcome the opportunity to discuss workplace adjustments during the interview process.

What's Next

If this sounds like the perfect role, address the essential criteria in your cover letter and APPLY NOW. Please note, only applicants who address the essential criteria will be considered.

Visit our Breakthru Careers Page for more information: www.royalrehabgroup.com.au/careers/

Pre-employment checks include current criminal record check, working with children check, NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, employment history, driver's license, and referee checks.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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