Business Development Consultant

Location: Gosnells

Brand: Matchworks

Date Posted: 20 Jul 2026

Location: Whadjuk Noongar Country | Gosnells WA

Salary: $65,000 – $72,000 + Superannuation + NFP salary packaging benefits

Extra leave: 10 days wellbeing leave, 20 days annual leave, 13 days personal leave

Employment Type: Full Time | 4 Month Temporary Contract with potential to extend

Job Number: 3457

Hey you!

MatchWorks is looking for a proactive and relationship-focused Business Development Consultant to join our team.

In this employer-facing role, you'll build relationships with local businesses, source job opportunities and connect job seekers with meaningful employment outcomes.

Based primarily from our Gosnells site, you'll also travel regularly between our Armadale and Byford locations.

What you'll do

As an Business Development Consultant in our team, you'll:

Build and maintain strong relationships with local employers to identify recruitment opportunities.

Source new vacancies through networking, employer visits, business development activities and cold calling.

Match suitable candidates to vacancies through screening, referrals and employer engagement.

Coordinate recruitment activities and manage communication between employers, participants and Employment Consultants.

Contribute to employment outcomes, placement targets and long-term employer partnerships.

What you'll bring

Experience in recruitment, sales, business development, account management or a similar relationship-focused role.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the confidence to engage a variety of stakeholders.

A proactive approach to business development, networking and creating new opportunities.

Well-developed administration and computer skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

A current driver's licence, reliable vehicle and willingness to travel between Gosnells, Armadale and Byford.

(You'll also need an NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module Certificate - but don't worry, we'll help guide you through this.)

Why you'll love working at genU and Matchworks

At genU, our differences make us stronger. We celebrate all kinds of diversity and the unique perspectives each of us brings.

We're committed to creating a welcoming, safe, and respectful space where everyone feels valued and can thrive.

You'll also get

Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax-free plus meal/entertainment benefits

Purchased leave options - the ability to buy additional annual leave to support work-life balance and flexibility.

Discounts - savings at 450+ retailers including Coles, Woolworths & JB Hi-Fi

University Study Discount - Enjoy a 25% fee reduction for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.

Wellbeing support - 24/7 access to a holistic employee assistance program

Referral bonus - bring great people with you and be rewarded

Ready to make a difference? Click apply to complete your application.

Don't wait to apply! We are reviewing applications as they come in.

You can view the full position description on the genU careers page HERE.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our Talent Team at talent@genu.org.au or 03 5249 6119