Skills Plus is a unique community service organisation providing an innovative and diverse range of services to individuals and families throughout regional communities.  Our diverse range of services are all underpinned by our shared values ‘ONE’, ‘Imaginative’, ‘Care’ and ‘Passionate’ that can be experienced through every facet of the organisation.  Following an amalgamation with Endeavour Foundation we aspire to make a profound and positive difference for individuals, families and communities through the delivery of a greater range of service options.  Together, Skills Plus and Endeavour Foundation seek to assist people to realise their full potential through offering a pathway from education and training into employment.As Performance and Partnership Leader, you will inspire and lead your team to be the provider of choice in the delivery of the Disability Employment Services (DES) program in your region.You will be committed to building and maintaining relationships and strategic partnerships with employers and community partners that create sustainable employment opportunities and outcomes for program participants. You will drive customer acquisition activities that engage job seekers, realising a continuous pipeline of program participants. Your key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Lead, coach and drive team performance ensuring KPI’s and objectives are pursued and met each month and ensure operational activities are focused and prioritised to deliver strongest resultsUnderstand the labour market, resourcing needs and constraints of employers and devise solutionsSeek, develop and maintain strategic partnerships with prospective employers that identify new and ongoing employment opportunitiesBe a thought leader in diversity and inclusion initiatives and effectively articulate to employers and partners the value proposition, benefits and incentives of employing program participantsOwn revenue and expenditure budgetsProvide organisational reporting and interpret, analyse and leverage data to enhance performance outcomesNetwork and represent the organisation at industry events, conferences and forumsMaintain strong relationships with external stakeholders including community partners, Department of Human Services and CoAct.Provide leadership and foster a positive team environment and cultureTo be successful in this role, you will have:Demonstrated experience of leading teams, including remote and mobile teams, and capability in driving performance and meeting KPI’s and targetsStrong people management, coaching and mentoring skillsExceptional ability to build strategic relationships resulting in business outcomesKnowledge and use of the Disability Employment Services (DES) contract DEED and guidelines desirable but not essentialExcellent verbal and written communication skills and able to adapt style to suit audienceAbility to prioritise workload, use initiative to find solutions and multi-taskStrong problem solving and analytical skills with ability to interpret a broad range of information including data, contracts and deedsCandidates with relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience within the Recruitment Industry, Employment Services, Training, Rehabilitation, or Community Services or a similar type sector are highly desirable. The successful candidate will be offered an attractive salary package with the opportunity to achieve significant bonuses with realistic targets.  In addition you will have the use of a vehicle and all the tools of trade you need including a laptop and mobile phone. To demonstrate your interest in this role please submit a cover letter and up to date resume outlining your relevant experience as per the advertisement above.  If you would like to discuss the role confidentially prior to applying online please call Adelle Reid, Recruitment Consultant on 0436 655 674. By applying for an employment opportunity with SkillsPlus, you acknowledge that we handle your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1998 (Cth) (the Act) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APP).  90000 AUD Frankston 3199