* Full time permanent position
* Location: Logan, QLD | Hybrid Working Options
* Highly Competitive Remuneration & Benefits
Do you want to work for a leading national not-for-profit organisation providing dedicated human and social services to a diverse Australia?
With community at the heart of everything we do, our purpose is to create a world in which everyone has access to equal opportunities.
The Opportunity
The Business Development Manager (BDM) plays a critical role in driving the growth and sustainability of the organisation. This position is responsible for identifying new business opportunities, fostering relationships with key stakeholders, and securing partnerships that align with SSI's mission and strategy for Queensland and nationally. The BDM is tasked with analysing market trends, understanding community needs, and developing strategies to enhance the delivery of services by identifying new growth opportunities.
Please reach out to us for thefull Position Descriptionto review the Key Responsibilities and Measures of success.
Key Responsibilities
* Identifying opportunities for business improvement and strategic new business opportunities
* Assessing potential partners, performing competitive research, evaluating proposed deals/partnerships and analysing and developing business cases for new business targets.
* Developing project budget from project and resource plans, managing project through development and implementation stages according to budget.
* Designing and developing strategies and processes, in consultation with team members/stakeholders/business consultants, which will support the implementation of the project.
* Identifying key stakeholders and working pro-actively to gain their support and endorsement by establishing contacts, conducting presentations/workshops and attending stakeholder meetings.
* Identifying project dependencies and working with relevant departments to ensure plans can be carried out effectively and dependencies are resolved.
* Develop, execute, and oversee a business strategy that prioritises growth
* Administration support for the GM of Business Development as required
* Other duties as directed from time to time within your skills range and capacity.
Requirements for Success
* At least 5 years' experience as a lower-level Project Manager or at least 5 years industry experience at a senior management level together with relevant tertiary education in a business-related discipline.
* High level report writing and presentation skills.
* Demonstrated experience in growth or related function including outstanding negotiation skills, persuasive ability and excellent communication skills.
* Expert product and industry knowledge coupled with the ability to deal with clients at all levels and translate client needs into a complete solution.
* Experience in customer service, marketing, or a sales-related field
* Strong knowledge of business and sales growth techniques
* Exceptional project management skills
* Clear verbal and written communication skills
Experience working in the community services or human services sector.
About Us
Settlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential. Taking an integrated approach how everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society, we support children, young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. Our programs include facilitating employment, multicultural foster care, creating community engagement, advocacy, and influencing government and international affairs and provide though leadership within our sector nationally and globally.
About our Benefits
* Salary packaging options to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay (details via AccessPay )
* Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth.
* Access to our inhouse wellbeing programs
* Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities.
About our Recruitment Process
SSI Group is strongly committed to actively safeguarding children and young people and providing a safe environment for them to thrive. We ensure children and young people's safety, and wellbeing is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of everyone at SSI, whether they interact directly or indirectly with children and young people. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment.
To Apply
We look forward to receiving your resume and cover letter, explaining your interest and suitability for this role via email. Applications without cover letters will not be considered
Applications close Friday 11 th July 2025 .
SSI is a Disability Confident Recruiter, and our Talent Acquisition team can assist in; providing alternative formats to apply, making adjustments to the recruitment process and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks. Should you require adjustments please email us at talent@ssi.org.au.
SSI is a Disability Confident Recruiter, and our Talent Acquisition team can assist in; providing alternative formats to apply, making adjustments to the recruitment process (including the application form ) and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks.
Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you.
* Job family Business Development Manager
* Job function Community and Social Services
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