The individual in this new role will be responsible for providing effective support, motivation and drive to current MG businesses. This will include assessment of business opportunities and standing, as well as providing ongoing support and develop programs to mentor MG business owners to guarantee sustainability.

• Ensure that MG Businesses have efficient and sound financial procedures, business processes and structures to develop and be sustainable;
• Engage with external agencies that are able to assist MG businesses to cultivate further opportunities;
• Provide advice and assistance to MG businesses when tendering for contracts;
• Identify and develop government and private sector opportunities for MG businesses;
• Source providers to assist suitable legal and administrative structures for MG businesses;
• Secure ongoing capacity building, training and business mentoring for MG businesses;
• Assist with individual business management and services as practicable;
• Build a well-recognised presence in the community;
• Identify and develop new business opportunities and follow up leads generated through various activities;
• Establish, monitor, review and report on business development outcomes and relevant performance criteria;
• Provide support and motivate individual business owners to overcome problems; identify and pre-empt difficulties for individuals to enable them to avoid problems.

 Essential: 

• The capacity to identify opportunities and consult on behalf of indigenous business interests
• Experience in HR and business risk assessments with a sound knowledge of external support agencies
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships within a multi-cultural environment with both internal and external stakeholders, at a number of strategic levels
• Strong financial acumen and experience of managing budgets
• Refined communication skills with the ability to influence a variety of diverse stakeholders and generate innovative solutions
• Experience in supporting small business development, tendering and negotiating for contracts
• Ability to provide innovative ideas, passion and enthusiasm to motivate and engage small business clients
• Current C Class driver’s licence

Desirable:

• Understanding of the business opportunities throughout Kununurra and the surrounding area
• Knowledge and understanding of the barriers for indigenous business owners
• Experience running a small business