Company Overview

Good Sammy is a for-purpose organisation creating employment opportunities for people with disability. We’ve been around since 1958 and we have a workforce of over 800 individuals, with almost 50% who identify as having disability.

Our efforts to make a difference extend beyond the workplace. Good Sammy is a driving force in sustainability, keeping nearly 7 million kilograms of used goods out of landfills annually. Our operations span various social enterprises, each contributing to our greater purpose.

We pride ourself on being inclusive and know our people are our greatest asset.

Our values drive our initiatives and culture.

Brave - Have the courage to explore all possibilities

Good - Do the right thing, the right way, always. Help you be your best.

Safe - Be aware, speak up, stay safe. Make your safety our priority.

Empowered - Respect everyone's voice. Do it with you.

Your Impact:

As a full time Employment Operations Manager, you will play a key role:

• As the strategic partner of choice to educate, inspire and support Open employers to create disability inclusive, aware and accessible workplaces and deliver real employment opportunities for people with disability.
• Build and service a broad portfolio of job partners who actively engage Good Sammy to identify and execute strategies to develop their organisational business growth as a disability inclusive employer through contemporary and commercially viable business solutions
• This will include consultancy supports, corporate training, customised employment programs and contract labour hire arrangements.
• Work collaboratively with a range of internal stakeholders including Operations Team, Learning and Development Team and the Marketing Team.
• Collaborating with the Service Delivery Team to ensure Open Employment Goals (including job types and desired sectors) of all staff with disability are documented and reviewed, and used as a source for placement opportunities.

What you'll do:

• Elevate Good Sammy’s relationships with large Open employers including listed entities across diverse industries, and the State Government.
• Proactively identify, lead and contribute to grants and fundraising opportunities that support and promote Open employment pathway programs and initiatives.
• Take an account management approach in identifying and delivering a range of commercially viable solutions for Open employers, such as consultancy supports, corporate training, customised employment programs and contract labour hire arrangements.
• Maintain a proactive and entrepreneurial approach to identify value-add opportunities for Good Sammy in every interaction with Open Employers, which may include pilot employment projects, promoting corporate volunteering, corporate donations and fundraising initiatives.
• Deliver monthly reports to the Executive Committee on Open Employment performance and activity, including financial performance and planned revenue streams.
• Actively identify job carving and job customisation opportunities within Open employers, and position Good Sammy to supply people with disability for those opportunities.
• Build relationships with Open employers that deliver substantive employment opportunities at a full Award wage, or higher, for people with disability and ensure these relationships achieve a sufficient financial margin for Good Sammy.
• Having established purpose aligned and commercially viable relationships with employment partners, you will coordinate all contractual, financial and operational activities and documentation required to execute and deliver Open employment opportunities and coordinate all day-to-day activities associated with associated placements.
• Ensure that every staff member with disability who has an Open Employment Goal has access to and receives the necessary job ready training in line with their employment goal and upon placement, ongoing supports to maximise the chance of success of the placement and ongoing retention.
• You will represent Good Sammy in meetings, expos, conferences and events, which may include delivering presentations and public speaking to showcase Good Sammy as the Open Employment pathways partner for business and people with disability.

What you'll bring:

• Possess a strong commercial acumen, with demonstrated experience establishing strategic contracted relationships that support organisational purpose and growth.
• Strong experience working in a business development or relationship management position, ideally for a recruitment or labour hire business.
• You will be an exceptional networker and communicator, with the ability to build and maintain highly beneficial relationships in a diverse range of sectors and levels, including with government, corporates and community.
• Strong project management, administration and financial skills and IT competencies, including in Microsoft Office.
• Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds who may face barriers to employment.
• A relevant qualification in an area such as business, project management or marketing.

What we can offer you:

• Free onsite parking.
• Generous not-for-profit tax-free benefits up to $15,900 per annum, to increase your take home pay.
• Private health insurance discounts.
• Free, confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Staff discount at all Good Sammy stores.
• Comprehensive orientation program including an onsite tour.

Join us in making a positive impact in our community. Your dedication can help us transform workplaces and society, and together, we can create a better future for people of all abilities.

How to Apply

If you are interested in a rewarding career that gives back to those living with a disability and the local community, apply now! Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining why you are well-suited for the role.

Good Sammy Enterprises is committed to providing an environment where people are safe, valued and heard, especially vulnerable adults, young people and children. We strongly encourage applications from people with disability or lived experience, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Applicants who need assistance with their application or wish to discuss any potential barriers that may prevent them from applying are encouraged to contact [email protected].

Closing date: 10/07/2025

Good Sammy reserves the right to complete the recruitment process prior to the closing date. Whilst we appreciate each and every application, due to the high level of interest, only successful applicants will be contacted. Thanks for your understanding.