Are you passionate about connecting small business to big business in regional communities?

The role
Our Business Services Team plays a crucial role in overseeing the successful delivery of the Local Buying Program.

The Business Development Advisor (BDA) will assist in the successful delivery and coordination of C-Res national business engagement initiatives and undertake program administration for the Local Buying Program (LBP) based in our Port Hedland Office in Western Australia.

The position will support the national Business Development Advisors (BDA), Principals (BDP) and Leads (BDL) and undertake administration duties as required for the Business Services Team (BST).  

The successful candidate

We are seeking a passionate advocates for small, local and Indigenous business in regional communities and we strongly encourage you to apply if you are a solutions focussed, flexible, professional responsive to the needs of your clients and stakeholders who:

• has experience with supplier management including onboarding, work instructions and diligence checks.
• Ability to provide and identify business intel and good new stories/brightspots.
• Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills
• Previous experience in coordinating, planning and attending events as a representative of business.
• Very high level of communication skills including verbal, written, presentation and facilitation skills
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent customer service skills/ interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet goals and targets, ensuring delivery in full and on time
• Relentless attention to detail and pervasive commitment to quality with a continuous improvements mindset
• Well-developed administration, organisational and problem solving/ planning skills
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude
• Self-starter with proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
• Current valid Driver's Licence, your own vehicle and ability to undertake interstate and state work-related travel as requested
• An understanding of the procurement process, tendering, and or project management would be advantageous
• A tertiary qualification in Business, Project Management, Community Engagement, Education and Training or similar qualifications, or proven ability to successfully undertake duties of this position

Why work at C-Res?

Your contributions will have a real time impact on the communities in which we operate and we offer compelling reasons to choose us as your next employer, such as:

• Opportunity for flexible work arrangements
• Locality Allowance which includes additional leave entitlements
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Access to mentoring and coaching (both informal and formal)
• Supportive, fun and social team environment
• Career development opportunities
• Employee Employer of Choice Framework
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health and wellness benefits

We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity and are committed to providing a workenvironment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from Indigenous people.

About C-Res

C-Res was first established in 2012 to deliver the Local Buying Program and administer the Local Buying Foundation for BMA and BHP in Queensland. Since then, we have expanded our services across Australia to include New South Wales, South Australia and Western Australia.

Watch our ‘Who we are” video to see if you believe we are the right fit.

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for this role, hit the apply now button and you will be redirected to our careers page. Please include an up to date resume and a cover letter addressing the key competencies of this role, and why you would be an ideal candidate for this role. For further enquiries, please email Ellen Wicks, HR Advisor on ellen.wicks@c-res.com.au. For further information on C-Res and Local Buying Foundation visit our website at www.c-res.com.au.

Applications close

Applications will be accepted until this role is filled.

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