Maxima Group is a leading not-for-profit organisation with 60 sites and over 500 staff, nationally. We have a proud 35-year history and a diverse approach to supporting our communities.

Maxima connects people to meaningful employment, manages traineeships and apprenticeships and supports and works alongside First Nations Peoples to create training and employment opportunities. We also provide a range of NDIS and allied health services to people living with a disability. 

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 Business Development 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-centred 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 and based at our Glenorchy site with regular travel required across the region (including to/from our site in Launceston). The role comes with a company car and fuel card. 

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

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
• Personal Accident & Illness Insurance cover
• 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.

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 669 859) or email [email protected], using the subject line: Business Development Consultant enquiry via EthicalJobs, and advise us of your preferred method of communication.