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. 

The role of the Self-Employment Assistance Small Business Coordinators is to support individuals in successfully starting and running a small business by offering a range of services that support participants to develop a business idea, draft a viable business plan, and run their business.  You will receive tools of the trade for this role including a laptop and mobile.

So, what does an everyday look like?

• Facilitating tailored workshops to individuals interested in Self Employment Assistance.
• A strong local network to promote Self Employment Assistance Program and benefits of Self Employment to all stakeholders.
• Supporting individuals to explore self-employment options through both workshops and individual meetings to develop a viable business plan.
• Providing mentoring to individuals who have progressed in starting their business.

This role is full time, fixed term until 30 June 2027 based in Cairns.

BUSY Benefits…

• Competitive, above award salary; Circa $75k + super + bonus + car
• 3 additional paid annual leave days – Christmas closure 
• Clear pathways for internal advancement 
• Dedicated training budget for personal and professional growth  
• BUSY Benefits program - Paid parental Leave, retail discounts and access to Fitness Passport
• Community Giving day
• Enjoy work that genuinely impacts lives 
• Employee Assistance Program with Sonder Wellbeing App

About you...

• Excellent understanding and knowledge of all aspects of running a small business.
• Capable of completing financial spreadsheets, including cash flow (personal and business), sales forecasts, assets, liabilities and depreciation, marketing action plan, profit and loss and breakeven analysis.
• Proven track record of achieving performance targets and time management skills to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills – ability to build and sustain relationships with key stakeholders, gain their confidence and build a sense of mutual understanding of needs and objectives.
• Proven ability to work within a contractually compliant environment
• Open drivers licence
• Ability to obtain a Blue Card and National Police Check

Next steps...

Candidate care is important to us, 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 puts the best interest of children and young people first by adhering to the Child Safety Organisation National Principles.  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, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.