Career Transition Specialist

Our purpose is to make skills, education and employment accessible to every person, so they can create their own world of unbounded possibilities.

About The BUSY Group…

The BUSY Group is a not-for-profit organisation which presents 47 years experience as a community partner.  With multiple business entities operating across 100+ locations Australia-wide and now in New Zealand and the United Kingdom, we offer an extensive range of employment services and programs, vocational training, apprenticeships, mentoring, Inclusive Employment Australia, specialist schools and allied health services. 

A bit about the role… 

The primary purpose of this position is to work closely with transitioning ADF members to provide advice and guidance on upskilling for a current job, cross skilling into roles within their current occupation or transitioning to a new occupation, including providing recommendations for training and education pathways and options. 

This role will be responsible for providing career coaching and associated individualised job transition supports to transitioning Eligible Australian Defence Force (ADF) Members and their families from military to civilian life.  

This role is permanent- Part Time, working Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from office based in Richmond. 

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive salary; Circa $86k pro rata+ super
• 4 additional paid annual leave days – 1 My BUSY Day and 3 days at Christmas
• Clear pathways for internal advancement
• Dedicated training budget for personal and professional growth 
• BUSY Benefits program - Paid parental Leave, retail discounts
• Enjoy work that genuinely impacts lives
• Employee Assistance Program with Sonder Wellbeing App

About you…

Role Requirements - highly preferred having one of the following;

• Previous experience in a similar role of developing and delivering work readiness and employability skills within industry, youth support and/or education sectors. 
• A demonstrated ability to successfully engage clients in relevant and dynamic learning.  
• Experience working with people who are overcoming adversity.  
• Good understanding of a broad range of industries and vocational education and training.  
• Proven ability to develop cooperative working relationships and work as part of a team with broad range of internal and external stakeholders, in industry, vocational education and training and the school community to ensure outcomes for students are achieved.  

Program Requirements - all mandatory;

• Highly preferred one of the following: 
  • 5 years’ experience in the employment services industry or community services sector;   
  • Cert IV in Career Development (or similar);  
  • Education Qualifications
  • Career Development Qualifications
  • 4 years full-time ADF service in the preceding 5 years.  
• Must be an Australian Citizen with the ability to obtain a Baseline Security Clearance
• Ability to obtain a Blue Card and National Police Check
• Open drivers licence

Next steps...

This role will actively commence recruitment from the date of advertisement. The closing date of this ad is dependent on the appointment of the role.

The BUSY Group is an organisation that prioritises the safeguarding of children and all vulnerable people by actively adopting strategies that embed a culture of zero tolerance for abuse of any kind. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening including criminal history and relevant working with children checks. 

The BUSY Group is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from First Nations People, veterans, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.