Employer Relations Consultant

Your role will be focused on engaging with employers and the local community to source suitable, sustainable employment opportunities for our customers to support their progression into their dream job. This role will require a creative mind, a lateral thinker and someone that has the skills to explore emerging labour market trends creating opportunities and strengthening disability confidence amongst employers that supports diversity and inclusion. If you have great conversational skills and are seeking your next career challenge that will focus heavily on business growth and relationships then this job could be the one for you.

At Maxima, we are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and supporting our local communities.

Maxima is an Australia-wide not-for-profit community organisation and NDIS Provider. We operate on the ground in more than 70 locations across Australia, working towards a more inclusive Australia by supporting people into meaningful employment and providing better opportunities for economic and community participation. We reframe what’s possible for job seekers, NDIS participants and employers. We build our services around what you need, your goals and your strengths.

Maxima’s expanding footprint over its 35-year history enabling a significant extension of services to new and existing clients and customers. Maxima’s scope includes Temporary and Permanent Recruitment, Apprenticeships and Traineeships, NDIS plan support coordination and health services to people living with disability through Allied Health Services, First Nations Employment Services and Specialised Employment Services including DES, NDIS and employability training. Our combined offering is one of the most extensive not-for-profit recruitment, training and employment services in Australia, employing 480 staff nationally.

Maxima is driven by a desire to make a real difference and our staff are rewarded every day by the life-changing outcomes we create for our customers.

What will you do?

The primary role of the Employer Relations Consultant is to position the organisation as a local leader, being best in class. Your goal is to network with local employers and achieve the required individual performance levels in the delivery of contracted employment services, specifically the registration of customers and placement.

Some of the things you will do:

• Identify, implement and maintain person-centered strategies to attract and retain both customers and employers
• Effectively negotiate employment opportunities for customers
• Undertake duties associated with the management of a customer caseload
• Build and maintain internal and external relationships with stakeholders 
• Contribute to the development of the Maxima team
• Ensuring operations are conducted ethically, fairly and within the statutory legal and contractual requirements

This role is full-time, fixed-term contract based at our Glenorchy site with regular travel required across the region. A company car and fuel card is provided and available for private use. 

What will you need?

• Demonstrated experience in marketing / sales, thriving on meeting and even exceeding key performance indicators, targets and expectations
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the local and wider labour market
• Experience in delivering high levels of customer service in a complex stakeholder environment
• Strong networks in the Community Services sector
• Effective communication and administration skills
• Current driver's license

About Us

Maxima is a national, not-for-profit 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.

Over its 35-year history, Maxima has grown to support 70 communities across the nation - with our expanding footprint enabling a significant extension of services to new and existing clients and customers. Maxima’s scope includes Temporary and Permanent Recruitment, Apprenticeships and Traineeships, NDIS and Allied Health Services, First Nations Employment Services and Specialised Employment Services including DES, NDIS and employability training. Our combined offering is one of the most extensive not-for-profit recruitment, training and employment services in Australia, employing 480 staff nationally.

Maxima is driven by a desire to make a real difference and our staff are rewarded every day by the life-changing outcomes we create for our customers.

Culture and Benefits

• Work for a national organisation with over 60 office locations
• Salary sacrifice 
• Fully maintained company vehicle 
• Flexible working arrangement
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Healthy lifestyle initiatives
• Continuous training and development
• Long term career development opportunities 
• Volunteering leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• A community focused team culture
• Laptop & mobile devices

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 1300 MAXIMA (1300 629 462) or email ***********@maxima.com.au and advise us of your preferred method of communication.