TORGAS (part of Community Solutions Group) is a not-for-profit organisation providing apprentices and trainees to businesses throughout Queensland. With an enviable record of achievement as "The Apprentice and Trainee Specialists", TORGAS has built strong partnerships with industry to provide quality employment opportunities in apprenticeships and traineeships.In July 2015, TORGAS amalgamated with Community Solutions Group & Endeavour Foundation to develop a quality, diverse and committed community service group. This exciting opportunity brings together like-minded organisations leveraging on our respective strengths and shared values. About the roleAn exciting opportunity has become available to join our progressive Group Training Organisation (GTO) division servicing the North Queensland region. Based at our Townsville office, this permanent full time position will give you a chance to use and develop your skills to establish relationships with key stakeholders across a range of industries, associations and groups to maximize business development opportunities for the recruitment of apprentices, trainees and labour hire. This role will also involve travel between our sites across the region.  Reporting directly to the Business Leader, you will play a significant role in the success of our growing the business. Duties will include:Establishing networks with key industry groups, state and government organisations, schools, job networks and providers to ensure sales vacancies are filled with quality suitable applicantsIdentifying and marketing new industry trendsContributing to the establishment of procedures, processes and activities that ensure the efficient operation of field services in the GTOIdentifying innovations and opportunities to increase host business numbers and employment outcomesCompleting all documentation relating to host business vacancies, charge outs, contracts etc About youYou will ideally come from a strong sales, relationship building and business development background and are now looking to advance your career. Our successful candidate will be a proven performer and excel at meeting performance, sales and marketing targets. Experience within a Group Training Organisation (GTO) or labour hire environment would be preferable but not essential. We are a high performing culture who seeks excellence in what we do. Therefore you will also bring:Ability to work in a fast paced high performance environmentNegotiation and problem solving skillsHigh level of communication across various internal and external stakeholdersThe ability to build and maintain strong local business networksProven ability to work both autonomously and in a team environmentTime management –planning, organising self and othersA current and valid driver’s licence is essential as is a current White Card or the willingness to gain one. On OfferIn addition to a highly competitive salary package, TORGAS offers numerous benefits such as salary sacrifice, salary continuance, purchase of additional annual leave and corporate health insurance.Community Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applications from people with culturally diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people with disabilities. 55000 AUD Townsville