Real Futures has mutually respectful relationships with Aboriginal Elders, Traditional Owners, employers, Government and service providers.

This is a role where you can make a real difference in your own community.

As a Business Manager for Inclusive Employment Australia, you will be responsible for managing and motivating your teams to success. You will do this by managing budgets, individual and team KPI's and monitoring performance against established targets.

You will develop and implement strategies that will ensure our customers are supported through the whole employment services process, whilst continuing to champion Real Futures as an employment service partner of choice.

Your ability to turn vision into reality is the attribute that will separate you from everyone else.

What will you be doing?

• Providing support and direction to the operational team
• Promoting and fostering strong relationships with new and existing host organisations, RTO's, community organisations, employers and other stakeholders
• Contractual and technical support to operational staff
• Ability to review operational plans for successful outcomes

About you

• Have previous exposure to working with People with Disability
• Ability to rapidly build effective and positive working relationships with staff and various stakeholders
• Advanced level of communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to negotiate business solutions with external providers
• Strong positive problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Good level of business acumen and budgetary skills
• Knowledge of risk management approaches, including the ability to undertake risk assessments for work activities
• Ability to obtain a working with vulnerable people card and a National Police check

Being a part of the Real Futures team, you will be provided with a wide range of benefits including:

• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Rewarding and supportive culture
• Birthday leave and diversity leave
• Frequent training and support to excel in the role
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Access to novated car leasing
• Engage Wellbeing and Recognition Centre (Move, Munch, Money and Mind)

To be considered:

• Have full working rights in Australia
• Have a current driver’s licence and a comprehensively insured vehicle
• Complete an Australia History Criminal Check
• Have a current Working with Children Check or willing to obtain a Working with Children Check before employment
• Ability to work Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 5:00pm

We strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please note that people with a criminal record are not automatically barred from applying for this position, rather the relevance will be considered as it applies to our industry.

About AKG:

AKG is an innovative employment services, community, health and education provider, underpinned by a unique partnership model.

Our family of businesses work together to empower individuals and communities, with a particular focus on disadvantaged communities including First Nations, youth and people living with a disability.

At AKG we are empowered by our diversity. AKG are committed to providing a work environment where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. AKG encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures including Australian Defence Force Veterans and their Families, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People, the LGBTQI+ community and people with a disability.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact our talent team via e-mail at ***********@akgaustralia.com.au.