Small Business Coach | Northern Territory
- Join a well-established
not-for-profit organization that is creating economic change in Indigenous and
disadvantaged communities
- Work from a home-based office with regional travel.
- Competitive
salary package with opportunity for career development
The Company…
The Company is a leading not-for-profit microenterprise development organization
that exists to help Indigenous and other Australians in disadvantaged
circumstances to improve their situations through the provision of
microenterprise and community economic development support. Their purpose is to
work alongside individuals and communities, offering accessible business
development support, products, and services, including pro-bono legal advice
and microfinance and business loans. To assist with the expansion of their
services in the Northern Territory region, they are looking for a suitably
experienced Business Coach.
The Position…
In this position as a Small Business Coach
(Microenterprise Development Manager), you will have a portfolio of
clients with the objective to provide individualized coaching to allow clients
to start, stay and thrive in their own business.
Some of the key
responsibilities include:
- Promoting
and establishing relationships and key networks with local stakeholders,
such as Job Actives, TAFE Colleges, Indigenous and community leaders, and
relevant organizations and associations.
- Providing
individual business coaching to your clients by offering guidance,
encouragement, and assistance across all key areas of business development
with the goal of establishing to start their own business.
- Where
required, provide finance and other product support as the clients
prepare, start, sustain, and grow their business.
- Managing
client loan applications and preparing loan credit committee
recommendations, and loan portfolio management.
Ideal Candidate...
The Ideal Candidate may be someone who may have run their own business,
been a business coach, or has associated experience, with a strong financial or
banking background. Have community development or social enterprise
experience having managed budgets and business plans. We are looking
for motivated self-starters who are energized by challenges and have the opportunity
to help people move ahead in business and out of welfare dependency.
Key requirements:
- Tertiary
qualifications in business, finance, or community development (or
equivalent)
- A strong
understanding of small business operations, including cash flow and
viability
- The ability
to lead, mentor, coach and educate individuals in the program through both
face-to-face and video conferences.
- Experience
in data analysis and business plans
- Highly
developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop and maintain
client relationships
- Ability to
work in an autonomous, dynamic, and flexible work environment with an
emphasis on a high level of customer service.
- Experience
with Stakeholder engagement, including presentations and workshops.
- Excellent
written and verbal communication skills, incl. highly developed
interpersonal skills with an ability to relate with a wide range of
people, in a variety of settings
- Current
driver’s license and the ability to frequent intra-regional travel are
required
Please note: Successful candidates will be required to complete
pre-employment checks including Criminal History check, Equifax Check, and
Working with Children/ Vulnerable People check, where applicable.
The Benefits…
- Permanent full-time position with a competitive salary and not-for-profit,
salary packaging.
- Work from a home-based office with regional travel.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Have the opportunity to make life-changing impacts on some of
Australia’s most disadvantaged communities.
Apply Now…
If
you are passionate about delivering change and economic opportunities to
disadvantaged communities, have business coaching experience, and are looking
for a rewarding career opportunity, please apply. The team will be in touch to
discuss the position in further detail.