Partnerships Specialist

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 rehabilitations services. This means you'll have the stability, resources, and support to grow your career and make a real impact in people's lives. 

About the role..

Breakthru is proud to be 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. This means we'll be supporting more people than ever to access meaningful employment and build lasting careers — and we're growing our team to help make it happen.  

Working with partners across the Cairns Employment Service Area (ESA), as a As the Partnerships Specialist, you'll be the key link between Breakthru and the local community, including job seekers, employers, and referral partners.

You'll 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 strong, inclusive networks that promote customer success. 

Key responsibilities include:

• 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 a mix of empathy, energy, and professionalism to your work. Whether you're networking with employers or supporting a customer through their employment journey, you're driven by purpose and results. 

You will enjoy variety in your day-to-day, are highly organised, and take pride in being a proactive, solution-focused member of a values-led team. 

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: enjoy a huge range of discounts through our salary packaging partner
• Fitness Passport: Discounted access to gym and aquatic centres
• Health Insurance: Exclusive HCF discounts
• ⁠Portable Long Service Leave: Access to portable long service leave for eligible candidates
• Career Growth: Genuine opportunities for growth and career development
• EAP Support: Free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support

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.  Should you require any adjustments to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please contact

We welcome the opportunity to discuss any workplace adjustments during the interview process. 

What's next…

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, address the essential criteria in your cover letter and APPLY NOW to start your journey with us   

Please note, only applicants that address this essential criteria will be considered. 

Visit our Breakthru careers page for more information: 

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The successful applicant will be required to provide and undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to a current criminal record check, working with children check, NDIS Worker Screen Clearance, employment history, driver's license and referee checks.  

The successful applicant will be required to provide and undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to a current criminal record check, working with children check, NDIS Worker Screen Clearance, employment history, driver's license and referee checks.