• A unique career-defining opportunity to join and lead one of Melbourne’s most established, innovative and award-winning AU/NZ agencies
• Drive integrated earned-first communications including social and content
• Innovate and define our PR Agency of the Future strategy across corporate and consumer comms
• Collaborate on the Trans-tasman Leadership Team working with the most talked about local and global brands
• Join a culture that embraces growth and diversity and with ambition that is Limited by Nothing

LOCATION: Melbourne

We are uniquely Thrive helping our people, brands and community to do just that.  We use the power of communications to help our people, partners and community to grow and be successful.

Born and bred in Melbourne, and with offices across AU & NZ, Thrive is a public relations industry powerhouse and for the first time in the company’s 23-year history, we are recruiting externally for a Business Director to lead our Melbourne team.

This is not your everyday opportunity. This is a chance to work directly with Thrive’s Executive and learn why we are Mumbrella PR Agency of the Year and B&T PR Agency of the Year 2022 and how we came to be awarded the Dan Wieden Titanium Grand Prix at the 2023 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, which celebrates game-changing creativity, for our work with The Monkeys for Tuvalu, ‘The First Digital Nation’.

This role is a career-defining opportunity to lead our Melbourne location as 2IC to the Executive Director, Melbourne. You will be supported by 25+ consultants as you lead client and team growth and retention while driving new business with the support of national specialist squads.  You will partner with our local and global corporate and consumer clients to devise their communications strategies while leaning into national resources to deliver creative and digital integration impacting our clients’ business goals.

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated integrated comms Business Director who is well connected in Victoria with business connections and with the media and who can create new opportunities that take our agency to new heights. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in the PR industry, across both corporate and consumer PR and have solid social media and creative content experience. The person must demonstrate strategic thinking, business acumen and have strong leadership skills with proven capability to grow a client portfolio.

This role will help drive operational process excellence, ensuring key stages of projects are executed efficiently and within budget, with a strong commercial mindset, managing financial forecasting, profitability and team resourcing.

• Work across a diverse and high-profile  corporate and consumer client portfolio
• Develop and implement strategic plans to drive business growth and achieve financial
• Manage and develop client relationships to deliver client growth
• Identify new market opportunities and trends to stay ahead in the local PR landscape
• Play an active role in lead generation and business development efforts and the conversion of clients
• Devise and oversee the implementation of first-class strategies with their senior reports for clients
• Provide effective leadership to a talented team of PR and social professionals, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Mentor and develop team members, encouraging continuous learning and professional growth
• Oversight of the Melbourne office administration function.

About You

• Australian visa holder - will consider visa sponsorship for a stellar candidate
• Tertiary qualified 12+ years of agency experience in the PR industry
• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within a PR agency delivering integrated earned-first campaigns for global brands
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking
• Excellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated success in client relationship management and business development
• Ability to inspire and lead a team to achieve exceptional results
• Delivery of best practice multichannel storytelling with exceptional writing skills
• Experience in B2B and B2C storytelling
• Experience delivering in a fast-paced environment and displaying logical thinking, forward planning, and the ability to manage up and down
• An established network of relationships with media, influencers, suppliers and key stakeholders
• Excellent presentation skills
• Team time management and budget experience
• Technology skills (MAC & Google Drive savvy)
• Media measurement/evaluation skills

This is Thrive.

Culture is everything. It's a reason why we have a 100% return rate by working parents, have had consistent leadership for more than two decades, and continue to welcome Thrive 'boomerangs' back to the agency. . Our team is made up of in-house media, creative and digital specialists who work across five locations in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Auckland delivering strategic communications services for brands.

 Thrive values work-life integration including hybrid flexible working (currently Mondays and Fridays work-from-home) and delivers many benefits from wellbeing days and initiatives through to early knock-off Fridays. Thrive fosters & supports a work environment that is inclusive as well as diverse, where people can, and are encouraged to, be themselves. Every idea and perspective is welcomed and valued so that our service offering reflects our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion both internally and externally.

Ready to make waves with us locally and globally?

Visit us here for more information - www.thrivepr.com.au.

If you value accountability, curiosity, integrity, collaboration and are passionate about what you do then our values are aligned. Please apply via LinkedIn or email a cover letter and resume to: [email protected].

All contact with Thrive will be treated confidentially. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Business Development Manager - Inverell

Level Electrical & Air are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager (BDM) to join our expanding team based in Inverell. The successful candidate will join a team who provide high quality products & services from electrical, data & air conditioning whilst also researching other products & services to add to the business revenue streams. 

• Autonomous, can-do attitude
• Strong Time Management
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders and customers
• Existing commercial relationships & sales experience with sales targets/KPI's knowledge will be an advantage
• Be able to work autonomously, be self-motivated as well as working well as part of a team
• Ability to build trust, value others & communicate effectively.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and manage multiple projects
• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Competivie salary pending proven experience in a sales type role
• Access to a bonus scheme (profit share)
• Company vehicle with fuel card for personal in town use & beyond upon request
• Company supplied iPhone or phone allowance
• Further training opportunites
• Working from home on occasions
• Autonomy to plan your own weeks schedule
• iPad or laptop

Welcome to CT, the ultimate destination for tech enthusiasts! We're not just any workplace, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work and ranked 23rd in Australia's Best Workplaces 2022, and now we've been rated as the coolest Best Place to Work in Tech 2023! With a team of over 260 tech wizards, we're constantly pushing the boundaries and working at the forefront of the tech industry in Australia and NZ.

Our CEO, Adam Centorrino, is dedicated to customer service, having won the Customer Service Executive of the Year award twice, and we've also won an incredible 10 consecutive Australian Service Excellence Awards! We're not just focused on our customers, we prioritise our employees too. With flexible work culture, growth opportunities, wellness benefits, and an inclusive workplace culture, we're dedicated to making sure our team members are happy.

Now, enough about us – let's talk about you. We're expanding our dream team, and we're on the hunt for a key role to join our Professional Services Team.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is seeking the services of multiple highly skilled Business Analysts with significant experience leading business analysis activities.  

The successful candidates will work with business subject matter experts (SME’s) to elicit business requirements for several initiatives underway within Australian Parliament House (APH).

To be successful in this role candidates will need to have:

• A minimum of 7+ years’ experience as a Business Analyst.
• Have experience working with both Agile and Waterfall delivery approaches.
• Have experience working in software development teams and System Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Hold strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication, workshop facilitation and writing skills.

To deliver on this program of work, the Business Analyst will be required to:

• Lead a range of business and technical stakeholder engagements to collect, analyse and define business requirements across the Parliamentary departments.
• Define user stories, acceptance criteria and create wireframes where necessary.
• Define the current state and future state for new business processes and articulate options for implementation.
• Collaborate with other sections across the Information Services Division to support the design and development of solutions to meet the requirements of Parliamentary departments. 

• Work with the delivery team to inform development and testing effort.
• Undertake other related activities to support successful delivery as required.

Estimated start date

Monday, 29 January 2024

Initial contract duration

12 months

Extension term

12 months

Number of extensions

2

Location of work

ACT

Working arrangements

This role is based in Barton, Canberra. Flexible working arrangements are available with a mix of work from home and office based work with at least 2 days in the office required. Work from home days will need to be tailored to work around business engagement and workshops.

Security clearance

Must have Baseline

Security Clearance: Must have active baseline clearance.

Candidates must limit their selection criteria responses to maximum of 2 pages Cover Letter, plus a resume.

Essential criteria

1. Demonstrated skills and experience leading complex business analysis activities, while managing business and technology change in an agile environment.

2. Highly developed verbal, written and presentation skills including the ability to develop complex business requirements, processes and SOPs material, with strong attention to detail, and present analysis and recommendations clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholder groups.

3. Robust stakeholder management and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage at all levels of an organisation with both business and technical stakeholders, and develop positive, effective relationships.

4. Extensive experience and skills in using formal business analysis techniques and methods in preparing and presenting analysis artefacts including but not limited to business requirements, standard operating materials, user stories, use cases, process maps (BPMN) and requirements specifications.

5. Demonstrated track record of professionalism, pragmatism, resilience, and personal integrity.

Our company is more than just a workplace, it's a hub of inspiration and creativity where employees love to work! Here's why:

• We offer a wealth of training and development opportunities to help you enhance your skills and achieve your career goals, including a diverse range of courses, certifications, and personalised coaching.
• We care about your physical and mental wellbeing, which is why we offer wellbeing subsidies that provide discounts on gym, yoga, and Pilates memberships.
• We understand that technology is key to your success, which is why we offer cost-price tech discounts so you can stay up-to-date with the latest trends.

• We believe in working hard and playing hard, and foster team bonding through a variety of events that help you connect with your colleagues outside of work.
• We believe in your potential and offer a personalised career and learning plan tailored to your unique goals and aspirations, committed to supporting you in becoming the best version of yourself.
• We celebrate diversity and inclusivity, and prioritise health, wellbeing, and fun in our workplace culture.

When you join Centorrino Technologies, you know you are joining an organisation that is driven by our values and innovation. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where we embrace our individual talents, and our differences. We encourage applications from people of all ages, disabilities, LGBTQI, First Nations people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Konica Minolta is innovative, robust and continually evolving. From printing, scanning and copying to cloud storage and 3D printing, our award-winning products and solutions help companies to transform and move information faster. Our people make this possible and as an organisation, we offer workplace flexibility, support diversity and promote events and activities to support wellbeing. We strive to create and maintain an inclusive workforce as diverse and capable as our class-leading solutions. We actively encourage women and those from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic Operations Coordinator to join our Operations team! Reporting to the Customer Success Manager – Operations, this role is responsible for coordinating deliveries of multi-functional devices and printers. Working closely with our logistics partners, account managers, supply chain and service teams, this role will ensure that customer expectations can be met in the timeframe provided, contributing to the overall customer experience and satisfaction.

• Efficiently plan, schedule, and coordinate deliveries to meet customer requirements.
• Verify product availability and coordinate with the inventory team to maintain accurate stock levels.
• Provide timely updates to customers and sales team regarding delivery status and any potential delays.
• Provide exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries, resolving problems, and ensuring overall customer satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate SAP details of deliveries, including customer notes on order, delivery confirmations, and customer feedback.
• Collaborate with the national warehouse, state workshop, logistics, and service teams to streamline delivery processes.
• Actively participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance delivery efficiency and effectiveness.

Who are we looking for?

• Previous experience in logistics, delivery coordination, or a related field.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient in using delivery tracking systems and related software.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

As per Konica Minolta compliance procedures, the successful candidate will be required to undertake background checks.

You will enjoy a collaborative team culture where you will be supported and empowered to contribute your ideas and identify opportunities to develop your team and yourself. We are dedicated to the values of diversity and inclusion and have a firm commitment to ethical practices and corporate responsibility.

Konica Minolta is committed to providing a working environment that is inclusive and fair to both women and men. Progressive policies such as our domestic violence policy; paid parental leave and flexible workplace policies enable our people to balance work and life responsibilities. We have been thrilled to receive a citation from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality 5 years in a row.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for our roles, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or disability.
If you are require any adjustments/assistance during the recruitment process please reach out to [email protected]

Join our Team and thrive in an environment built on strong Collaboration, continuous Learning and personal Growth. Everyday at Konica Minolta is an opportunity to share your Ideas, influence Change and engage with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Are you looking at building a career within the Print Industry for a global company with a great culture that will invest in your ongoing training and development?

Konica Minolta is innovative, robust and continually evolving. From printing, scanning and copying to cloud storage, 3D and robotics, our award-winning products and solutions help companies to transform and move information faster. Our people make this possible. We strive to create and maintain an inclusive workforce as diverse and capable as our class-leading solutions. We actively encourage women and those from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

About the role

We are currently looking to fill a Field Service Engineer position to join our Melbourne branch. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation and support of Colour and B&W print equipment and ancillary products with associated software & services solutions.

As a member of the Victoria Service Team, you will ensure customer satisfaction through on site corrective and preventative maintenance on customer equipment reporting to the VIC Service Delivery Manager.

Previous experience in the print industry, although desirable, is not essential for the right candidate looking to start their career in a hands-on technical role with fantastic learning and development opportunities.

Key Requirements

To be qualified for this position, ideally your background and skills will comprise of the following:

• Your strong technical aptitude, troubleshooting skills and professional approach, as well as a positive attitude in dealing with customers, are essential attributes for this role.

• A keen desire to learn and apply new skills will be encouraged in the Konica Minolta environment that fosters continuous employee development.

• Applicants must possess a strong mechanical / electrical aptitude, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• A proven track record of excellent customer service, ensuring to go above and beyond

Essential requirements for this role:

• Demonstrated experience a similar role and/or network, IT and technical knowledge/understanding

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong customer service skills

• Excellent organisation and time management skills

• Driver’s License, Working with Children Check and Police Check will be required

Why Konica Minolta?

In this role you will be provided with a fully maintained company vehicle, phone and laptop.

You will enjoy a collaborative team culture where you will be supported and empowered to contribute your ideas and identify opportunities to develop your team and yourself. We are dedicated to the values of diversity and inclusion and have a firm commitment to ethical practices and corporate responsibility.

Konica Minolta is committed to providing a working environment that is inclusive and fair to both women and men. Progressive policies such as our domestic violence policy; paid parental leave and flexible workplace policies enable our people to balance work and life responsibilities. We have been thrilled to receive a citation from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality 5 years in a row.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for our roles, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or disability.

If you are require any adjustments/assistance during the recruitment process please reach out to [email protected]