• Location: Boorloo (Perth WA)
• Employment Type: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Employment Category: Permanent
• Remuneration: $81,660.74 - $85,263.41 per annum pro rata + superannuation + salary sacrifice

The Business Development Officer reports to, and is directly accountable to, the Executive Manager - Business Development, providing administrative support for a variety of business development activities and tasks to meet the objectives of the organisation.

This includes researching and identifying new funding opportunities, developing grant proposals, and maintaining relationships with funders and partnering organisations.

To view the full position description and selection criteria click here.

About You

As an ideal candidate, you will have at least 2 years demonstrated experience in grant writing, business development activities, and/or project management, and tertiary qualifications in a relevant field is preferred.

In addition:

• Excellent writing and editing skills, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to write clear, concise, and persuasive proposals.
• Strong research skills and the ability to identify and evaluate potential funding opportunities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Highly organised, with exceptional planning and time management skills to achieve objectives or complete projects.

For the full selection criteria, refer to the Job Description Form attached.

The position involves working within a multicultural organisation where the majority of workplace participants, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Please note: In addition to the above skills and experience, the successful candidate will require an unrestricted WA “C” Class Driver’s Licence, and be required to submit a National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months) prior to appointment.

Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement, such as an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with a relevant working visa.

About the Benefits

While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive remuneration package including a base salary of $81,660.74 - $85,263.41 per annum pro rata plus superannuation. You'll also gain access to generous salary packaging options, which will greatly increase your take home pay. In addition, you will have access to a number of fantastic benefits including:

• Flexible work arrangements and a family friendly work environment
• Support to further invest in your career through additional training and development
• Up to 10 days’ Study Leave per year
• 17.5% Annual Leave loading
• Bring Your Dog To Work Day
• Employee Assistance Program
• Up to 2 days’ Volunteer Leave per year
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• 13 weeks Long Service Leave after 7 years' employment

Please note there is no closing date for this position. Applications will be assessed on submission and interviews scheduled accordingly. We encourage interested candidates to express their interest without delay!

For further information about this position please call Kimberley Biggs, People and Culture Manager on 08 9227 1631.

As per section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) AHCWA actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.