Job Business Development and Placements Officer, North Hobart

Are you passionate about IT, industry engagement and helping graduates launch their careers?QIBA is looking for a motivated and relationship driven professional to join our Hobart team in a dual role covering Business Development and Internship Placements. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with local IT businesses while supporting international IT graduates to gain meaningful, real-world experience.
About QIBA
QIBA has proudly delivered Professional Year programs in Hobart for over 12 years. We work hand in hand with industry to create high quality internship opportunities that benefit both host companies and emerging IT professionals. Our culture is collaborative, purpose driven and focused on service excellence.
The Opportunity
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, opening doors with host companies and making things happen. You will be responsible for growing and managing a pipeline of IT host companies while supporting internship placements to ensure positive outcomes for students and industry partners.You will work closely with the COO, Marketing, Placement and Internship teams to ensure host companies meet compliance requirements and that students are placed successfully and on time.
Key Responsibilities
Proactively source, engage and onboard new IT host companies across Hobart and TasmaniaBuild strong relationships with business owners and hiring managersPromote QIBA and the Professional Year Program within the local IT communitySupport internship placements and ensure host company suitability and complianceAttend and support networking events, job fairs and industry engagement activitiesManage host company data and reporting through internal systemsWork collaboratively with internal teams to meet placement deadlines and KPIs
About You
Some experience contacting and engaging host companies or industry partnersA genuine passion for IT, graduates and early career developmentStrong communication and relationship building skillsConfidence initiating conversations with businesses and stakeholdersResults focused with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a teamExperience in business development, recruitment, placements or student services is highly regarded
What We Offer
Flexible working arrangements with 3 to 5 days per week negotiableA meaningful role where your work directly impacts graduate outcomesSupportive leadership and a collaborative team cultureOpportunity to grow your skills across both business development and placementsIncentives linked to host company signings and performanceIf you are excited by the idea of connecting industry with emerging IT talent and want to be part of an organisation that genuinely cares about students and partners, we would love to hear from you.
Commencing late January