Employer Engagement Coordinator

Full-time | Fixed-TermI 12 Months I Parenting Leave I Based in Craigieburn

About us

Opendoor Ltd (formerly WCIG) is a community based not for profit organisation that is committed to creating practical responses to unemployment and disadvantage across Melbourne and Geelong. Our mission is to empower people to achieve a meaningful role in society.

Our Transition to Work (TtW) program delivers tailored employment and education support to young people aged 15-24, who are at risk of long-term unemployment in the North-Western Melbourne/Barwon Employment Regions. We work towards the same, purpose-led goal of improving lives through dignity and choice. We have a new opportunity for an experienced business development professional to join our team on a permanent full-time basis.

About You

We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Employer Engagement Coordinator to join our team on a fixed-term maternity leave contract. This role is a unique blend of relationship management, sales, and youth employment support. You will be responsible for engaging with local employers, understanding their workforce needs, and matching these opportunities to our young participants.

This is not just a coordination role – it's a sales-focused position where your ability to market, negotiate, and secure opportunities will directly impact youth employment outcomes. Experience in reverse marketing and sales will be highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with employers across diverse industries in the Craigieburn region.
• Actively promote the TTW program to local businesses, showcasing the value of hiring young people.
• Identify, negotiate, and secure job, traineeship, and apprenticeship opportunities for participants.
• Work closely with participants aged 15–24 to understand their skills, aspirations, and employment needs.
• Support the broader TTW team in achieving employment placement targets.
• Maintain accurate records of employer contacts, opportunities, and participant placements.

Key Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in sales, business development, or reverse marketing.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and negotiate.
• Passion for youth employment, education, and community outcomes.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and results-driven.
• Previous experience in employment services or workforce development is advantageous.

Child Safety

Opendoor is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We operate in compliance with the Child Safe Standards and the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 (Vic). Our recruitment practices reflect our commitment to safeguarding, and all successful applicants will be required to undergo a Working with Children Check, Police Check, and other relevant pre-employment screening.

Additional Requirements

• National Criminal History Check (satisfactory outcome required)
• Current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Current driver's licence and ability to travel locally as required

What we offer:

• Enterprise Agreement with industry leading salary levels + company car
• Above Award personal, compassionate and maternity leave schemes
• Paid Christmas closure leave
• Free Employee Assistance Program for all employees
• Salary packaging (up to $15,900 per year of your salary tax free + up to an additional $2,650 per year tax free for entertainment expenses)
• Flexible working hours and arrangements for work-life balance
• Option of purchasing additional two weeks of annual leave
• Emphasis on staff training and professional development
• Mobile phone and laptop provided

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter outlining their relevant experience and suitability for the role

If you are interested in working with us, please submit a copy of both your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability. Applications without a cover letter are unlikely to proceed further.You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible if you are interested, as shortlisting for interviews will commence immediately and is ongoing. If you have any questions, please contact Zoe Gurtatowski on

Opendoor does not accept unsolicited applications or phone calls from recruitment agencies.

Opendoor is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and supports the creation of working conditions to ensure that all employees have an equal chance to seek and obtain employment, promotion and training. Opendoor encourages applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders and/or those with a disability.Only Australian citizens, permanent residents or people who have the right to work in Australia may apply.

Our organisation is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance of child abuse. Our robust human resources, recruitment and vetting practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interviewing process. Applicants should be aware that we carry out working with children, police records and reference checks (as we see fit) to ensure that we are recruiting the appropriately qualified and experienced people.