Partnerships Manager: Workforce Connect Based at Midland, but required to travel across all of Perth North Metro. Full-Time, 76 hours per fortnight 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 Limited’s 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 $15,900, plus an additional $2,650 for Meals and Entertainment. 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 88 485 417 134 / ACN 668 673 121) 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 https://www.eighty9.org.au 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 - Human Resource and Quality Assurance Officer: eighty9.org.au Confidential telephone enquiries are welcome to our HR team on 08 9250 4 A full Position Description is available at https://eighty9.org.au/work-with-us/ Your 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.
