Employer Engagement Manager

6 days ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Bamara Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

About Bamara

We bring years of experience and authentic engagement in regional, remote, and urban locations to our services.

Over the past 8 years, Bamara has work with people and their communities to support them as they achieve their goals.

Bamara delivers services in communities across New South Wales, the Northern Territory, and Queensland. Our focus is on building individual and community capacity and prosperity through the design and delivery of projects, programs and initiatives underpinned by Australian government (state and federal) funding.

Salary and Benefits

  • Generous salary
  • Car Allowance of $5,000 per annum paid fortnightly
  • 3 days bonus leave during the Christmas/New Year period
  • Retail and Entertainment discounts across leading brands
  • Opportunities to upskill with qualifications
  • Employee Assistance program for staff and their immediate families
  • First Nations Perspective training

The Role

We are seeking passionate Employer Engagement Manager to lead our small team of Employment Engagement Specialists to strengthen employer partnerships that support the employment of First Nations peoples. This pivotal role will focus on engaging local employers, identifying job opportunities, and ensuring alignment with community needs and cultural values. You will be responsible for building trusted relationships across communities, employers and service partners to create tailored employment solutions and contribute to long-term job retention and economic empowerment. This is a full-time role based in the greater Carins region and will include occasional travel to outreach sites.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain strong partnerships with local employers, industry groups, and community stakeholders.
  • Identify sustainable employment opportunities that align with participant goals and community aspirations.
  • Promote the strengths and talents of First Nations job seekers to prospective employers.
  • Coordinate culturally safe pre-employment and onboarding support.
  • Collaborate with Job Mentors to ensure job matching and placement success.
  • Visit or host and facilitate employer information sessions, job expos, and community engagement events.
  • monitor job outcomes and provide ongoing support to both employers and participants.
  • Provide input into local employment strategies and contribute to program reporting and improvement.

About you

  • Demonstrated experience in Community engagement or business development
  • strong knowledge of local labor market trends and Frist Nations employment barriers
  • Proven ability to build trust with both community members and employers
  • Current divers license and vehicle
  • WWCC blue card and police check- to be provided before commencement

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