We’re seeking a passionate and driven Business Development Project Officer to join our Communities team for a 12-month maternity leave coverage contract, starting 1 July 2025.
About the Role
- Full-time 12-month contract (38 hours per week) based in North Parramatta
- Hybrid work model: two days per week working from home
- Attractive remuneration: Base salary + salary packaging benefits up to $18,550 (pay less tax) + 11.5% superannuation
Uniting Communities provides a wide range of social services to children, young people, families, and communities across NSW and ACT. As a member of our Business Development Hub, you’ll support the growth of Uniting as we deliver our ambitious strategic goals through business development, financial diversification, and strategic partnerships.
Key responsibilities:
- Support the team to identify, scope and pursue business development opportunities which generate revenue and positive social outcomes, and align to the organisation’s strategic goals and priorities.
- Gather, analyse, and synthesise data to inform business development strategies and identify emerging trends relevant to funding opportunities.
- Coordinate the implementation of new programs and services, including planning, stakeholder engagement, resource allocation, and monitoring progress against key milestones.
- Manage and support the structured close down (winddown) of services and projects, ensuring all contractual, reporting, and compliance requirements are met, and lessons learned are documented and shared.
- Liaise and connect with teams across the organisation to support the successful delivery of Communities Directorate projects, ensuring effective information flow and collaboration.
- Build and maintain constructive working relationships with internal stakeholders, facilitating regular communication and engagement to support project objectives.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Tertiary degree in business, research, or a related discipline, or demonstrated equivalent experience.
- 2+ years of experience in a relevant field
- Experience supporting new business and growth in a similar environment.
- Excellent communication skills and professional across all levels of the business
- Ability to navigate complexity and influence across diverse stakeholders.
- Respond to tasks and requests in a timely and efficient manner
- Manage communications effectively using Outlook and Microsoft Office tools
- Motivated, adaptable, and thrive in a dynamic team environment.
What we offer:
- Exposure to business development processes and strategy
- Maximum allowable up to $18,550 salary packaging available (visit https://accesspay.com.au/ for more information).
- Flexible work arrangements (2 days WFH per week)
- $500 referral bonus can be generously rewarded for referring a friend who joins Uniting.
- Extensive opportunities for professional growth across Uniting.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Corporate discounts and cash-back programs with major retailers
Further information on the role can be found in the Business Development Project Officer PD.pdf
Ready to apply?
Click apply then submit your resume and cover letter in the job portal.
For a confidential discussion about the role and salary range, please email Zali from Uniting’s Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected] for more information.
Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks and Reference Checks.
Applications Close: 11:55pm Thursday, 12th June 2025
Who is Uniting?
When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.
We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.
Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.
