Lead and inspire our team to create real change for young people in the Bundaberg region, working across the Transition to Work and Inclusive Employment Australia contracts.

yourtown is a trusted provider of services for young people, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing, long-term unemployment, prevention of youth suicide, child protection, as well as support for those experiencing domestic and family violence.

yourtown helps children and young people realise they have the ability to tackle whatever life throws at them. We help them to believe in their unique strengths, tenacity and self-determination. We recognise the courage and determination of children and young people when they reach out to yourtown for support.

Realise your potential at yourtown.

our program

Transition to Work (TtW) and Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) are Australian Government’s youth specialist employment service programs that support young people to develop practical skills to gain employment or connect with education or training. At yourtown, we understand everyone is unique – and so is their journey to finding work. We don’t just help with the job hunt. We provide tailored, youth-focused support for young people to get work, skills and practical help to transform their lives.

yourtown has been delivering youth specialist Employment Services for 20+ years and is a well-respected, long-term Transition to Work provider. In 2024/25, we supported 4,364 young people in building skills, confidence, and a clear sense of direction for their future. Through paid work placements, industry exposure, and one-on-one coaching, yourtown helped young people develop real-world experience and long-term career pathways. This year, 1,405 young people moved into work and 602 transitioned into further education, proof that with the right support, opportunity becomes transformation.

Come join our Transition to Work and Inclusive Employment Australia programs where you can make a positive impact on the lives of young people within the community.

your opportunity

We are seeking an experienced employment services leader to join our Employment Services team in Bundaberg as our new Business Manager as we bid our current Business Manager a happy retirement. Your experience in employment services, strong community engagement, enthusiasm and competitive spirit will be key in growing yourtown’s brand presence in the Bundaberg region. Using a values led leadership style, you will drive performance and inspire our diverse team to provide individually tailored employment services for employers and our young people. 

Your role will include: 

• Support and lead our Bundaberg team to drive site performance, meet business goals and drive employer engagement.
• Help grow our brand presence by playing a pivotal role in community engagement and increasing our business opportunities.
• Identify skill shortages in the local labour market and develop employer focused strategies to place disadvantaged young people into sustainable employment.
• Achieve set objectives and targets across, service delivery, financial management, contract compliance and employer engagement.
• Lead and inspire a diverse team and have the ability to ‘switch’ between a strategic and operational focus. 

what we are looking for

You will have a genuine belief that employment is the best outcome for most people and a passion for leading and developing your team to achieve sustainable employment outcomes for young people.

You will bring:

• You are passionate about what you do. To you this is not just a job, it is your career – a choice that you make every day!
• Extensive experience within Employment Services, with demonstrated leadership experience and the ability to drive outcomes.
• Solid understanding of the local labour market as well as the barriers to employment faced by disadvantaged young people
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of program contracts, systems and  KPI’s
• Well-developed communication, liaison and networking skills with the ability to influence and negotiate across internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability in leading, coaching and managing teams and site resources to achieve set targets and performance objectives.
• Extensive knowledge of youth employment issues including challenges to employment, strategies to overcome challenges and a demonstrated empathy with young people.

your benefits

When you join yourtown you will be welcomed into a safe, inclusive, and diverse community and an established and reputable national organisation.  We are a resilient, resourceful, and dedicated team who strive to make a difference and not accept the status quo. 

Your employment experience will include:

• salary sacrifice options to increase your take home pay
• fortnightly RDOs
• opportunities for internal and external professional development
• free access to LinkedIn Learning including over 16,000 learning modules
• a genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing
• yourWellness program includes free access to Calm & Centr Apps
• access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate family
• access to discounted private health insurance, banking and finance, insurance, and superannuation through our partner organisations
• an environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer 

how to apply

If you believe in the power of young people and in yourself, join team yourtown and have an amazing impact on the lives of young people, their families, neighbourhoods and the wider community in Australia.  

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application and take the next step in your career.

View the full Position Description here (also attached below).

Contact: Marnie Elliot - Talent Partner on 0434 609 384.

yourtown has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and we believe that Safeguarding is a shared responsibility of all, for all. 

yourtown is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.  

At yourtown, everybody belongs. We welcome, celebrate, and support a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents the communities in which we work.