Partnerships Specialist

Partnerships Specialist - Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA)
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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 rehabilitation 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 theLower Hunter & Central CoastEmployment Service Area (ESA), as a 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
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
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.
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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.
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
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