Business Development Manager

Programmed Apprenticeships & Traineeships
Sydney, NSW
12-month, Full-Time Maternity Leave Relief Position with a view to permanent employment

Are you passionate about creating meaningful employment opportunities and making a genuine difference in people’s lives? Join Programmed Apprenticeships & Traineeships, one of Australia's leading providers in workforce development, and play a key role in shaping futures through apprenticeships and traineeships.

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Business Development Manager to support the growth of our Apprenticeship & Traineeship Division. Based in Sydney, this position reports directly to the General Manager – GTO East, and will be pivotal in building partnerships and delivering tailored, outcome-driven workforce solutions.

In this dynamic role, you will take the lead in identifying and securing new business opportunities, promoting apprenticeships and traineeships to employers across a wide range of industries. You’ll consult with key stakeholders to develop workforce strategies that align business needs with sustainable career pathways.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across key industry sectors
• Promote apprenticeship and traineeship programs as essential components of workforce development
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, RTOs, and industry bodies
• Collaborate with clients to understand their workforce needs and deliver tailored solutions
• Stay up to date with relevant government incentives, training frameworks, and compliance requirements
• Partner with internal teams to ensure seamless onboarding and ongoing support for apprentices and trainees

You’re a strategic thinker, confident communicator, and relationship builder with a strong understanding of the employment and training landscape. You thrive in a results-focused environment and are passionate about delivering outcomes that benefit both businesses and job seekers.

You Will Bring

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management
• Knowledge of apprenticeships, traineeships, or the vocational education and training (VET) sector
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work autonomously, manage a pipeline of opportunities, and achieve growth targets
• Current driver’s licence and flexibility to travel within the region as required

What’s on Offer

• 12 month full time maximum term contract with a view to permanent employment
• Competitive base salary + performance-based incentives
• Car allowance
• Supportive and flexible working environment
• Chance to make a meaningful impact in the workforce development space
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

Apply Now If you're ready to make a difference and help shape Australia's future workforce, we’d love to hear from you.

Our Commitment

Programmed and PERSOL supports a workplace culture of zero harm and encourages this in all that we do.

Programmed and PERSOL strives for diversity, inclusion and equality of our people. We seek a workforce that is representative of the communities we work in. We encourage people of all cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation or abilities to apply.

To learn more about working with Programmed and PERSOL, we encourage you to visit our website.