Career Transition Specialist

2 months ago


Darwin City, Australia The Busy Group Full time

A bit about the role… 

The primary purpose of this position is to work closely with transitioning ADF members to provide advice and guidance on upskilling for a current job, cross skilling into roles within their current occupation or transitioning to a new occupation, including providing recommendations for training and education pathways and options. 

This role will be responsible for providing career coaching and associated individualised job transition supports to transitioning Eligible Australian Defence Force (ADF) Members and their families from military to civilian life.  

This role is permanent part time, office based in Darwin. 

Employee Benefits:

  • Competitive salary; Circa $80k+ super
  • Training and Professional development commitment
  • BUSYology Benefits program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental leave, Retail discounts and Annual MY BUSY Day off
  • Career progression and internal transfer opportunities 
  • Tools of the trade to support your individual role

Our purpose is to make skills, education and employment accessible to every person, so they can create their own world of unbounded possibilities.

About The BUSY Group…

The BUSY Group is a not-for-profit organisation which presents 45 years experience as a community partner.  With 5 business entities operating across 100+ locations Australia-wide, we offer an extensive range of employment services and programs, vocational training, apprenticeships, mentoring, NDIS, disability employment support, specialist schools and allied health services.

About you…

  • Previous experience in a similar role of developing and delivering work readiness and employability skills within industry, youth support and/or education sectors. 
  • A demonstrated ability to successfully engage clients in relevant and dynamic learning.  
  • Experience working with people who are overcoming adversity.  
  • Good understanding of a broad range of industries and vocational education and training.  
  • Proven ability to develop cooperative working relationships and work as part of a team with broad range of internal and external stakeholders, in industry, vocational education and training and the school community to ensure outcomes for students are achieved.  
  • Must have one of the following: 
    • Minimum 5 years’ experience in the employment services industry or community services sector;   
    • Cert IV in Career Development (or similar);  
    • Minimum 4 years full-time ADF service in the preceding 5 years.  
  • Baseline Security Clearance or ability to obtain.  
  • Ability to obtain a Blue Card and National Police Check; 
  • Open drivers licence. 

Next steps...

Please review out applicant guide BEFORE applying for this role to respond to the criteria and ensure your eligibility.

This role will actively commence recruitment from the date of advertisement. The closing date of this ad is dependent on the appointment of the role.

The BUSY Group is an organisation that prioritises the safeguarding of children and all vulnerable people by actively adopting strategies that embed a culture of zero tolerance for abuse of any kind. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening including criminal history and relevant working with children checks. 

The BUSY Group is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from First Nations People, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.



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