Business Development Manager

The Company: Woodville Alliance is a medium-sized, community-based organisation with services and programs in disability, mental health, family and youth support, community development and early childhood education and care. Our Vision: Social justice and fairness for all, and improved quality of life for people in Western Sydney.Our Mission: We listen to our clients and the Western Sydney community to deliver community services that strengthen wellbeing, resilience and independence, and achieve impactful outcomes.Our Values: Compassion. Connection. Diversity. Social Justice. Brave.Our Culture Statement: We serve the community through respecting and valuing all people. We always put clients first, act with integrity, and keep our promises. We care about each other. We support each other. We’re a team of diverse, passionate, engaged and capable people, committed to being responsive and making an impact.The Role:The Business Development Manager (BDM) plays a key role in driving the growth and sustainability of Woodville Alliance by identifying, developing, and securing new opportunities aligned with our mission and strategic goals.Reporting directly to the CEO, the BDM is responsible for leading business development initiatives across the organisation, developing strategic partnerships, securing government funding, and expanding client engagement and acquisition. The role also provides strategic insight and market analysis to inform the future direction of services.Main Duties Develop and implement business development strategies that align with organisational priorities and financial sustainability. Identify and secure new clients, stakeholders, and partnerships across the disability, mental health, and community services sectors.Monitor and analyse market trends and competitor activity to inform opportunity pipelines.Lead the grant and tender writing process, including identifying funding opportunities and developing submissions.Build referral networks and ensure responsive and supportive intake conversion.Collaborate with service delivery, communications, and finance teams to ensure successful implementation of growth strategies.Represent Woodville Alliance at external events, community forums, and strategic meetings.Maintain accurate reporting on all business development activities and outcomes.Selection Criteria:Tertiary qualifications in Business Development, Marketing, Commerce, Community Services or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience. Minimum of 5 years experience in business development, customer engagement, or stakeholder management roles.Proven ability to drive service uptake or sales in a values based environment.Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with experience building strategic partnerships.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Demonstrated ability to collaborate with operational and communications teams.Understanding of the Disability, ECEC, or community services landscape is highly desirable.A current and clear National Police Check and a valid Driver’s Licence. How to ApplyPlease click apply now to send your Cover Letter and Resume. If you have any questions, please email ebaldock@woodville.org.au To view the position description, please visit http://careers.woodville.org.au/ PH: 02 9722 5200.Please note only suitable candidates will be contacted.  Woodville Alliance is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ communities, and others who reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Position Description AUD Villawood 2163

Business Development Manager

  • Access generous NFP salary packaging benefits to boost your take home pay
  • Join a values driven organisation committed meaningful community impact
  • Flexible working arrangements to support work life balance

The Company: 

Woodville Alliance is a medium-sized, community-based organisation with services and programs in disability, mental health, family and youth support, community development and early childhood education and care. 

Our Vision: Social justice and fairness for all, and improved quality of life for people in Western Sydney.

Our Mission: We listen to our clients and the Western Sydney community to deliver community services that strengthen wellbeing, resilience and independence, and achieve impactful outcomes.

Our Values: Compassion. Connection. Diversity. Social Justice. Brave.

Our Culture Statement: We serve the community through respecting and valuing all people. We always put clients first, act with integrity, and keep our promises. We care about each other. We support each other. We’re a team of diverse, passionate, engaged and capable people, committed to being responsive and making an impact.

The Role:

The Business Development Manager (BDM) plays a key role in driving the growth and sustainability of Woodville Alliance by identifying, developing, and securing new opportunities aligned with our mission and strategic goals.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the BDM is responsible for leading business development initiatives across the organisation, developing strategic partnerships, securing government funding, and expanding client engagement and acquisition. The role also provides strategic insight and market analysis to inform the future direction of services.

Main Duties 

  • Develop and implement business development strategies that align with organisational priorities and financial sustainability. 
  • Identify and secure new clients, stakeholders, and partnerships across the disability, mental health, and community services sectors.
  • Monitor and analyse market trends and competitor activity to inform opportunity pipelines.
  • Lead the grant and tender writing process, including identifying funding opportunities and developing submissions.
  • Build referral networks and ensure responsive and supportive intake conversion.
  • Collaborate with service delivery, communications, and finance teams to ensure successful implementation of growth strategies.
  • Represent Woodville Alliance at external events, community forums, and strategic meetings.
  • Maintain accurate reporting on all business development activities and outcomes.

Selection Criteria:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Business Development, Marketing, Commerce, Community Services or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience. 
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in business development, customer engagement, or stakeholder management roles.
  • Proven ability to drive service uptake or sales in a values based environment.
  • Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with experience building strategic partnerships.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with operational and communications teams.
  • Understanding of the Disability, ECEC, or community services landscape is highly desirable.
  • A current and clear National Police Check and a valid Driver’s Licence.

 

How to Apply

Please click apply now to send your Cover Letter and Resume. If you have any questions, please email ebaldock@woodville.org.au To view the position description, please visit http://careers.woodville.org.au/ PH: 02 9722 5200.

Please note only suitable candidates will be contacted.  

Woodville Alliance is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ communities, and others who reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve.

 

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