Want to work with an organisation that drives financial inclusion and economic empowerment with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people? Well, we've got just the job for you...

Indigenous Business Australia (IBA), partners and invests with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to own their future. We go further than provide money; we invest in people, places and ideas that are ready. We help make them real. We’re deeply invested in the financial success and economic independence of Indigenous Australians. It’s why we exist.

We provide a range of services for Indigenous Australians to create wealth and accumulate assets, take up investment opportunities, create business enterprises that provide additional employment opportunities, and to purchase homes. We achieve these outcomes by applying a commercial focus, and by building mutually respectful and productive partnerships with Indigenous Australians, government, non-government and private sector organisations.

Our staff are invested, informed, responsive, respectful and connected.

Want to know more? Read about the stories that make up IBA here.

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and energetic individual to join our Business Solutions team.

Are you:

• experienced in small business development, business finance and network development?
• seeking to make a real contribution in a dynamic and challenging, yet rewarding work environment?
• interested in promoting Indigenous economic empowerment?
• Well versed in the unique characteristics of the Indigenous economy in the region and have a good understanding of the key success factors of an Indigenous business?
• Able to work with a significant degree of independence and under limited supervision and direction?

The main responsibilities of the role are to successfully:

• Build and manage networks of stakeholders, working partnerships and external resources to identify and build a pipeline of potential customers who are aspiring, start-up or existing business operators.
• Develop commercial credit submissions to the Credit Assessment Team.
• Work closely with customers to assess their business readiness and establish a development pathway into business.
• Provide support and guidance to customers to develop their business and finance proposals
• Provide guidance and linkages to resources that supports customers' development of personal characteristics, capabilities, industry knowledge and understanding of the principles of business, necessary to establish and operate a viable business.
• Accurately capture, manage and report information.

What you’ll bring to the team

• An open minded, collaborative team-based approach.
• Experiences in business lending, lending policy or risk management.
• Previous experiences related to Business Management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work independently and interact effectively with stakeholders.
• Creative thinking mindset.

What you will get in return

• A values-based organisation that drives financial inclusion and economic empowerment with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• 15.4% employer contribution to superannuation.
• Not-for-profit status, with access to Salary Packaging.
• 4 weeks annual leave, with half pay annual leave and purchased leave available.
• Christmas close down without leave deduction.
• Flexible working hours.
• 18 days personal/carers leave.
• Paid volunteer leave.

Cultural Capability

• Awareness and understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander societies and culture.
• Ability to liaise and communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

Want to know more about IBA?

Visit www.iba.gov.au

IBA locations considered: Brisbane, Tamworth or Cairns

Applications close: 27 March 2025