Drive business development and employer engagement to connect participants with meaningful work and strengthen local communities.
At CVGT Employment, we believe meaningful work transforms lives. Since 1983, we’ve been connecting people to opportunity, supporting businesses with capable talent, and strengthening the communities we serve. As a not-for-profit, for-purpose organisation with over 100 locations across Victoria and Tasmania, we’re proud to champion inclusive employment pathways.
Your Opportunity
As an Employer Engagement Specialist in our Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) Program, you’ll connect job-ready participants with real opportunities by building strong employer and community partnerships. This role blends business development with relationship management, enabling you to create sustainable employment pathways for people with disability, injury, or health conditions - helping shape inclusive futures and strengthen communities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Drive Employer Partnerships – Lead engagement strategies and build strong relationships with businesses and community organisations to create meaningful job opportunities.
* Deliver Employment Outcomes – Use targeted reverse marketing and business development strategies to convert opportunities into sustainable placements.
* Support Participant Success – Collaborate with internal teams to match participants to meaningful roles using a strength-based, person-centred approach.
* Ensure Compliance – Maintain accurate records and uphold compliance standards to support high-quality, contract-aligned outcomes.
This role operates with the Eureka Employment Services Area (ESA), which includes Ballarat and Ararat and provides outreach support to surrounding communities such as Sebastopol, Beaufort, Creswick, and Daylesford.
What You’ll Bring
* Business Development Mindset: Proven success in building employer relationships, generating new opportunities, and converting leads into outcomes.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to influence and collaborate with employers, community organisations, and government agencies.
* Strategic Insight: Ability to design and deliver initiatives that respond to local labour market needs and drive sustainable, inclusive employment outcomes.
* Tech Savvy: Highly proficient across a wide range of digital tools and adept at navigating multiple systems efficiently.
* Pre-Requisites: Full work rights in Australia, with the ability to travel locally, and obtain a National Police Check and Working with
Children
Check.
Why You’ll Love Working at CVGT
You'll join a team that genuinely cares - for each other, our participants, and our communities. We work together to create an environment where everyone can contribute and belong.
* Salary Packaging – Maximise your take-home on pay with up to $15,900 tax-free on everyday expenses.
* Extra Leave Benefits – Enjoy additional time off to recharge and thrive.
* Wellbeing Support – Access to our Employee Assistance Program and Perkbox benefits.
* Professional Growth – Ongoing training, development, and career progression.
* Inclusive Culture – Proudly recognised as a Diversity Council of Australia Inclusive Employer, 2024 - 2025.
Apply NowReady to use your business development and relationship building skills to open doors to inclusive employment? Join CVGT Employment and help shape futures, strengthen communities, and drive real change.
Your Journey Starts Here
Learn more about who we are and what we stand for? https://www.cvgt.com.au/about-us/
Not the right role for you? We’re always looking for passionate people to join our team. Register your interest at https://www.cvgt.com.au/about-us/work-with-us/
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