Partnerships Manager

Are you a driven business development professional with a passion for connecting people to employment opportunities

Do you thrive on building employer networks and converting conversations into real job outcomes

Are you confident engaging industry leaders to create sustainable workforce solutions

Can you represent an organisation with professionalism credibility and commercial acumen

We are seeking a Partnerships Manager: Workforce Connect to proactively identify secure and grow employment opportunities for Participants across Eighty9 Limiteds employment services contracts.

This role is focused on developing strong employer partnerships that translate directly into job placements apprenticeships and traineeships. You will work closely with internal operational teams to understand participant capability and align workforce solutions to meet local labour market demand.

This is a dynamic outcomes-driven position suited to a commercially minded relationship builder who understands how to open doors build trust with employers and convert opportunities into measurable employment results.

Our ideal candidate will have:

A proven history of success in business development labour hire or account management within a competitive environment

Experience sourcing employment opportunities and working directly with employers to fill vacancies

Demonstrated experience managing employer portfolios contracts or business streams with performance accountability

Strong knowledge of KPIs targets and contractual performance expectations

Established networks within local industry employer groups or workforce sectors (highly regarded)

The ability to confidently canvas negotiate and secure opportunities with medium to large employers

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to drive financial and performance outcomes

Confidence operating autonomously while contributing to a high-performing team

What you will bring:

Exceptional interpersonal communication and negotiation skills

A proactive results-driven approach to employer engagement

The ability to translate workforce needs into practical employment solutions

Experience coordinating employment initiatives vacancy management or workforce campaigns

Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail and reporting capability

Professional integrity and the ability to ethically represent the Organisation

An understanding of barriers faced by disadvantaged jobseekers and the ability to positively influence employer perceptions

Why join our Organisation:

We value our people and offer a range of benefits designed to support personal and professional growth recognise your achievements and make the work we undertake meaningful. Key benefits include:

Generous above-award salaries

Tax free salary packaging benefits of up to $15900 plus an additional $2650 for Meals and Entertainment as well as Novated Leasing options

Accrued Monthly Day Off for eligible employees

A Perkbox Subscription with a wide range of discounts wellbeing resources and lifestyle perks

A performance reward system that provides additional paid leave benefits

Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

A well-structured fully supported induction program with further development and training provided

Professional team environment with support from an internal team of dedicated specialists

About Us:

Eighty9 Limited (ABN/ ACN) is a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) and the parent entity of Status Employment Services.

The wellbeing of our staff is our number one priority and we have enjoyed over 35 years of business success as a leading provider of employment and training services. Supported by nationally recognised structures and systems we provide a professional high-quality work environment that our staff are proud to recommend.

We invite you to review our website to learn more about our Organisation its brands and why you should join us to become a valued member of our highly successful and professional team.

How to Apply:

Please apply through the Apply link and include a cover letter and resume addressed to:

HR Department Coordinator of Human Resource and Quality Assurance:

Confidential telephone enquiries are welcome to our HR team on

A full Position Description is available at application may be considered for other available roles and future opportunities within our Organisation. If you do not wish for your information to be retained please contact us.

All final applicants for this position will be asked to provide a current National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check. 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.

Eighty9 Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage women Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disabilities LGBTIQ and people from non-English speaking backgrounds to apply for this position.