AddressGood Sammy is a for-purpose organisation creating employment opportunities for people with disability. We’ve been around since 1958 and we have a workforce of almost 800 individuals, with over 50% who identify as having disability.
Our efforts to make a difference extend beyond the workplace. Good Sammy is a driving force in sustainability, keeping nearly 7 million kilograms of used goods out of landfills annually. Our operations span various social enterprises, each contributing to our greater purpose.
We pride ourselves on being inclusive and know our people are our greatest asset. Our values of Brave, Good, Safe and Empowered drive our initiatives and culture.
About the role
The focus of this role is to establish Good Sammy as the strategic partner of choice to educate, inspire and support Open employers to create disability inclusive, aware and accessible workplaces and deliver real employment opportunities for people with disability.
- Elevate Good Sammy’s relationships with large Open employers including listed entities across diverse industries, and the State Government.
- Proactively identify, lead and contribute to grants and fundraising opportunities that support and promote Open employment programs and initiatives.
- Identify and deliver a range of commercially viable solutions for Open employers, such as consultancy supports, corporate training, customised employment programs and contract labour hire arrangements.
- Maintain a proactive and entrepreneurial approach to identify value-add opportunities for Good Sammy with Open Employers, which may include pilot employment projects, promoting corporate volunteering, corporate donations and fundraising initiatives.
- Deliver monthly reports to the Executive Committee on Open Employment performance and activity, including financial performance and planned revenue streams.
- Actively identify job carving and job customisation opportunities within Open employers, and position Good Sammy to supply people with disability for those opportunities.
- Build relationships with Open employers that deliver substantive employment opportunities and ensure these relationships achieve a sufficient financial margin for Good Sammy.
- Coordinate all contractual, financial and operational activities and documentation required to execute and deliver Open employment as well as all day-to-day activities associated with placements.
- Collaborate with the wider team to ensure Open Employment Goals (including job types and desired sectors) of all staff with disability are documented and reviewed, and used as a source for placement opportunities.
- Ensure that every staff member with disability who has an Open Employment Goal, has access to and receives the necessary job ready training in line with their employment goal and upon placement and ongoing supports to maximise the chance of success of the placement and ongoing retention.
- Represent Good Sammy in meetings, expos, conferences and event, which may include delivering presentations and public speaking to showcase Good Sammy as the open employment pathways partner for business and people with disability.
Essential Selection Criteria
- Possess a strong commercial acumen, with demonstrated experience establishing strategic contracted relationships that support organisational purpose and growth.
- Strong experience working in a business development / relationship management position, ideally for a recruitment or labour hire business.
- You will be an exceptional networker and communicator, with the ability to build and maintain highly beneficial relationships in a diverse range of sectors and levels, including with government, corporates and community.
- Strong project management, administration and financial skills and IT competencies, including in Microsoft Office.
- Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds who may face barriers to employment.
Desired Selection Criteria
- A relevant qualification in an area such as business, project management or marketing.
How to Apply
If you are interested in a rewarding career that gives back to those living with a disability and the local community, we want to hear from you! Click on "Apply" to submit your application, to include your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience relevant to the role.
Good Sammy Enterprises is committed to providing an environment where people are safe, valued and heard, especially vulnerable adults, young people and children. We strongly encourage applications from people with disability or lived experience, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Applicants who need assistance with their application or wish to discuss any potential barriers that may prevent them from applying are encouraged to contact ***********@goodsammy.com.au
Closing date: 11 June 2024
For more information about Good Sammy Enterprises, please visit our website https://goodsammy.com.au/
Please note that we reserve the right to commence and finalise the recruitment process prior to the closing date listed. Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
