Culture & Benefits

• An attractive remuneration package, including salary packaging, up to $15,900 per year tax free! Less tax = more take home money for you. *
• You can also use up to $2650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses such as meals and holidays. *
• Up to 5 weeks' annual leave and additional wellness days available.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• STAR Rewards Employee Recognition Program - access discounts from over 400 retailers.

* Benefits are dependant on each individuals' situation and are not guaranteed.

STEPS Group is a not for profit organisation committed to making a difference by providing opportunity.

An exciting opportunity is now available for a Business Manager to coordinate and lead the operations of Education & Training programs in the Cairns Region.

Your responsibilities 

Developing a culture that provides customers and employees with a welcoming, warm and inviting environment, your responsibilities will include:

• Manage the overall business operations of the Cairns Region, planning and coordinating the day to day operations and business function for all programs.
• Contribute to the development of Business Plans with targets, timeframes and budgets and once approved implement and monitor, measure and report on operational performance.
• Manage and lead site compliance in line with organisation, contractual and RTO regulatory requirements and contractual obligations.
• Coach, lead and develop employees to deliver customer centric outcomes, maintain internal communication processes, build culture and support employees during organisational change.
• Work with the Performance and Growth Manager and Contract Relationships Manager to build potential new local program opportunities that demonstrate viability and sustainability for STEPS.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with clients, communities and key stakeholders.

The Successful Applicant

• Demonstrated experience working in training and development leadership roles.
• Qualifications and experience of Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent is advantageous.
• Demonstrated achievement and delivery of business plan objectives.
• Existing relationships and networks established within the sector, understanding the needs of stakeholders to meet and exceed their expectations.
• Have an effective and leadership and management style that delivers positive outcomes across a diverse team through coaching and support.
• Applicants must also have the ability to complete a Police Check, be willing to obtain a Working with Children's Card, have a current Driver's Licence and have the ability to travel to attend meetings, training or conferences outside the usual span of work hours.

If you would like to discuss this role before applying, please call Ashleigh on (07) 4150 1928.

STEPS Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.

Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered.