About us

OARS Community Transitions (OARS CT) is a not-for-profit, QIC quality accredited organisation and one of Australia’s most innovative, non-government crime prevention agencies.

Driven by our Guiding Principles, our core purpose is to enhance community wellbeing by reducing offending and victimisation. Over our 130-year history, we continue to high quality professional services and support to people who have offended and their families.

For more about us and the work we do, visit https://www.communitytransitions.com.au/

What can we offer you?

$110,102.72 - $114,983.44 (SCHADS Level 6) base annual salary + super + salary packaging options – increase your take home pay by 6 to 12% through our not-for-profit charity status!

Purpose driven organisation working towards enhancing community safety and wellbeing

Bonus leave - an additional 2 days of annual leave and 2 days personal leave per year (pro-rata)

17.5% Annual leave loading

Paid parental leave for eligible employees

Access to ceremonial, cultural and community service leave

Support for career development, including annual performance reviews, structured supervision frameworks, professional training opportunities, development plans, succession planning and study leave

Access to free and confidential counselling and support through our EAP service, including specialised financial and nutrition counselling

About the role

We are seeking Expressions of Interest for multiple Business Development Managers/Specialists and Employer Engagement Partners across metro Adelaide for our Inclusive Employment Australia service, commencing 1 November 2025.

An exciting opportunity to be involved from the ground up in the development of the service, we're seeking people with a genuine passion for supporting people with a disability into long-term, meaningful employment.

FTE: Multiple full-time roles available. We are open to considering part-time working arrangements.

Location: Multiple locations across metropolitan Adelaide (North, West, East/Adelaide CDB and South).

About you

To ensure your success in this role, you'll bring:

A strong alignment to OARS CT’s organisational values and culture.

In-depth understanding of the justice system, employment barriers for ex-offenders, and the ability to advocate for opportunities for participants with offending histories.

Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships with diverse clients, employers, and staff, addressing any concerns around justice involvement and inclusion.

Proven experience in developing tailored employment solutions for justice-involved clients, including skills matching, interview preparation, and motivational interviewing.

Success in establishing partnerships with local businesses and organisations committed to inclusive employment for participants who have bene involved with the justice system.

Strong knowledge of legal and compliance requirements around employing participants with criminal histories, ensuring ethical and responsible practices.

Ability to meet targets and work towards clearly defined KPIs.

Knowledge of local and regional labour markets, with the ability to identify employer needs and match suitable participants.

A National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)

How to apply

If this role interests you and you think you’d be a great fit, keep reading!

To apply, please provide a resume and cover letter which demonstrates your skills, experience and qualifications relevant to the role. We are particularly keen to hear about:

Any experience you have working within a similar role, particularly in the disability employment sector

Why you're interested in working at OARS CT

Your preferences in location and working hours

Please direct any enquiries to Peter, Christensen, General Manager, Specialised Client Services on 0411 288 835 during office hours.

Expressions of Interest close: 9am Monday, 22 September 2025