Employer Engagement Partner

Maxima is driven by a desire to reframe what's possible by making a real difference to the lives of those in our local communities.

The Employer Engagement Partner is responsible for identifying and building successful relationships with employers within the community, by advocating and brokering employment opportunities for customers. Collaborating with staff at sites, you will work as part of a wider team, ensuring current and future employment opportunities align with customers skills and goals.

This role will see you working across the Southern suburbs of Adelaide.

You will...

• Meeting individual and team key performance targets
• Work collaboratively with all team members to meet Customer and Employer needs
• Meet with customers and identify suitable employment opportunities, ensuring the employment aligns with their strengths, goals and skills
• Engage with local employers to understand their resourcing requirements and generate new employment opportunities utilising Customised Employment Principles, wherever possible
• Generate opportunities within the local area (in regular businesses and social enterprises) for customers to undertake job interviews, work experience, work trials, industry awareness visits and employer guest speaker opportunities. Liaise with the Activation Partner, where required, in relation to these opportunities
• Undertake job creation activity and bespoke job carving (applying Customised Employment Principles), as well as reverse marketing and cold calling, ensuring customer goals and skills are considered to deliver a strong job match
• Negotiate wage subsidies with current and prospective employers
• Collaborate with other staff within the region engage with customers, including co-delivery of some workshops
• Promote Maxima's services within the community, including at employer events and participating in regional forums and represent Maxima at local events
• Deliver Employer Confidence workshops to build and increase employer confidence and increase diversity in the workplace and to enhance employment opportunities for the wider community
• Maintain accurate, detailed and up to date case notes and records, including completing risk assessments (where required) for placements, work experience opportunities and conduct industry visits to ensure safety and compliance

What will you need to succeed?

You will be a highly motivated and engaging communicator, with exceptional relationship management skills. Previous experience in business development, sales and/or marketing, and familiarity with the local labour market will help you successfully represent Maxima in the community and create employment opportunities for customers.

We will offer continuous training and development to support your professional development within Employment Services, enabling you to progress and thrive in your career.

You will have:

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and relationships with stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving, organisational and time management skills
• Exceptional Customer Service skills including the ability to influence, negotiate and close deals
• Agility and flexibility and be willing to work both on the road and from the office, with some out of hours work expected
• A commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity in the workplace
• A willingness to undertake ongoing training and professional development
• Current driver's licence (required)
• National police check, relevant State/Territory working with children check and NDIS Worker's Clearance, or be willing to obtain.

If you are looking for a rewarding and fulfilling role within the community, and have a background in sales, marketing or in a KPI driven environment, we encourage you to apply for this fast paced opportunity as an Employer Engagement Partner.

Discover our Employee Work Perks + Benefits

At Maxima our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our Employee Work Perks + Benefits are designed to enhance the work-life balance and wellbeing of our staff. This reflects our deep belief that investing in our people strengthens our organisation, enabling us to make a greater impact in the communities we serve.

Join a team that invests in you – because your success is our success

• Salary Sacrifice Packaging:$15,899 salary sacrifice packaging available.
• Flexibility: Enjoy work-life balance with flexible work arrangements & access to work a 9 day fortnight
• Birthday Leave:Enjoy a day of paid leave on your Birthday – our gift to celebrate you
• Wellbeing Leave:A paid day off every 3 months (pro-rata) to attend personal events and milestones, promoting work-life balance and overall wellbeing.
• Family Matters: 6 weeks Paid Parental Leave, extended pregnancy & fertility leave provisions, accrual of leave entitlements & continuity of service
• Public Holiday Substitution: Swap a public holiday every year for another day that holds significance
• Health + Wellbeing: Access to flu vaccination program, Employee Assistance Program & skin check reimbursement
• Extended Leave Provisions: Purchased leave, First Nations ceremonial & cultural leave, blood donation leave, family & domestic violence leave.
• Career Growth + Recognition:Continuous training and development, awards and recognition.

View our website for more details on what we have to offer and discover your future career and employer

Join the Maxima Team

Maximais a national, profit-for-purpose community-based organisation with vast experience providing employment and disability support services across Australia. We advocate for an inclusive and diverse workforce and support equal employment and learning opportunities for all Australians.

We distinguish ourselves by fostering a positive and caring workplace culture, led by a supportive leadership team. We pride ourselves on maintaining a professional, community-focused culture with a strong emphasis on the wellbeing of our customers and staff.

We welcome applications for both full-time and part-time positions, and are open to discussing flexible work arrangements for the right candidate. As a flexible and supportive workplace, we are committed to accommodating a variety of working hours and arrangements to help our team thrive.

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Now' to complete our online application form and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter.

Maxima believes in the strength of a diverse workforce. We welcome applicants who have a disability, identify as First Nations, are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or are members of the LGBTQIA+ community. The life experiences of our employees help us build strong relationships with our customers and enables us to deliver services that benefit all members of our community.

If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please call or email and advise us of your preferred method of communication.