For over 28 years, we've been inspiring, transforming and empowering people with a disability by connecting them with employers who care. Each year, we help more than 12,000 people on the path to self-sufficiency through meaningful work.

At WISE, we believe that our entire community benefits when everyone can achieve their potential.

All through COVID19, we've helped our teams and customers through times of uncertainty and had their well-being as our first priority. Now, more than ever, our community needs our help to get back into employment, so we are expanding our team!

We are seeking a Business Manager responsible for all aspects involved in running a site-based enterprise, including people management, financial performance, market awareness, business development, partnerships, strategic focus and operational planning.

Joining us as a Business Manager, you will:

• Provide a game-changing customer experience
• Strive to achieve excellent results by creating opportunities for our customers 
• Prepare customers for work through job search support, training, work experience and other vocational activities
• Have a proven history within the leadership of team members.
• Have led teams within either jobactive or DES contracts (desired).
• Engage with the community as an advocate for WISE
• Generate new and repeat business through the creation and maintenance of positive customer relationships
• Work closely with customers and employers to find and place people in a role that suits them

Overseeing our Chatswood & Brookvale site, you will be a valued member of the WISE family and receive a competitive remuneration package and access to a suite of staff benefits which include:

• Company mobile phone and laptop for business and personal use
• Car Allowance
• Salary packaging/sacrifice (tax savings) and other income savings benefits
• Reward and recognition initiatives
• One paid day of diversity leave per annum (after 12 months of service)
• Ability to purchase one additional week of annual leave per annum
• Ongoing focus on your learning and development

Want to make a positive impact?

Are you a natural relationship builder; and love creating long-standing partnerships with customers by working collaboratively?
If you answered yes, this is what will help you thrive at WISE:

Customer Centricity
Every action you take and decision you make considers the impact on the customer. You deliver a high-quality service to customers, demonstrating qualities of empathy and compassion. 

Curiosity & Creativity
You are continually challenging the status quo to improve what we do for our customers. You consistently ask questions that lead to innovative solutions.

Adaptability
You are a key contributor to the culture of our organisation, able to adapt and thrive in a continually evolving environment. You embrace new ways of working and commit to life-long learning, all whilst ensuring our customers receive a 'game-changing' experience.

Resilience
Sometimes, our environment can be considered challenging, this makes resilience a key attribute for all of our people. Change is constant and fundamental to our employee's development. We want our teams to use their drive for change to fulfil their passion and achieve their goals.

Growth mindset
We focus on progress rather than perfection, we learn to love our problems and we embrace our mistakes as opportunities to learn. You are motivated to work hard and tackle any and all challenges in an agile and iterative way, continually evolving the way you work.
  
"WISE has positively impacted the lives of over 100,000 people. Our goal is to impact over a million people. If you are purpose-driven, join us to be part of our story."
Matthew Lambelle | CEO
  
How can I apply? 

If you want to make a difference and join a long-standing and successful not-for-profit organisation then apply today!

Please note that as part of your application you will be asked to record a quick 60-second video to tell us why you think WISE Employment is the place for you!

In order to be the successful applicant you must have the right to work in Australia, a current driver's license, satisfy a national police clearance check and Working With Children Check requirements.

In accordance with the Chief Health Officer's COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Direction, candidates for this role are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and required to provide acceptable evidence of their vaccination status as a condition of employment.

We commence shortlisting candidates as soon as possible and as such early submission of your application is encouraged to ensure you don't miss out on this great opportunity.

WISE actively encourages and welcomes applications from candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, candidates with a disability and Indigenous candidates.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact our recruitment team at [email protected] using the subject line: Business Manager - Workforce Australia - Chatswood / Brookvale enquiry via EthicalJobs.
  
Here at WISE, we actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, candidates with a disability, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and Aboriginal candidates.