The Opportunity

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving growth and innovation? CatholicCare is seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Development Manager to join our team on a permanent full-time basis. Based in Mayfield and working across the Diocese footprint, this key leadership role is responsible for identifying, developing, and securing new growth opportunities that align with CatholicCare’s mission and strategic plan.

The successful candidate will lead initiatives across business development, strategic and operational planning, tender and grant management, and corporate stakeholder engagement. You will play a pivotal role in growing CatholicCare’s services - including the expansion of our fee-for-service clinical offerings through the Rosewood Centre—by preparing business cases, coordinating bids, and forming strategic partnerships. A strong focus on stakeholder engagement is essential, as you will work collaboratively with internal teams, external partners, and community groups to support sustainable and impactful growth.

If you're passionate about organisational development, long-term sustainability, and making a meaningful difference, apply now and help shape the future of CatholicCare. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Manager of Business Development plays a key role in driving the organisation’s growth and long-term sustainability. This position focuses on identifying and assessing potential growth opportunities including programs and activities already part of CatholicCare’s current service offering and new opportunities that align with Catholic Care’s approved strategic plan. The position plays a key part in the development, monitoring, and evaluation of both strategic and operational plans that align with CatholicCare’s vision and mission.

Key responsibilities include:

• Business Growth, Development and Innovation: Contributes to business development initiatives by identifying growth opportunities that align with CatholicCare’s mission and sustainability goals. Creating and sourcing new opportunities for growth of CatholicCare. This includes supporting the development of business plans to grow the fee for service clinical services of the Rosewood Centre, identifying opportunities and overseeing tender and grant management to ensure that bid efforts align with strategic priorities.
• Strategic Development: Creates and refines strategic and operational plans based on evidence-based insights to support executive decision-making. Tracks progress and performance against key strategic objectives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Supports corporate stakeholder engagement efforts by designing and implementing engagement plans, building corporate relationships, and formalising impactful strategic partnerships.

EXPERIENCE / CRITERIA

• Proven ability to identify business opportunities and form new partnerships which enable CatholicCare to grow services, both through funding and fee for service models.
• Experience in negotiating partnerships to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes and enhance organisational success.
• Demonstrated business acumen in designing sustainable development plans focused on diversification and growth, including managing tender and grant processes.
• Knowledge of strategic planning concepts with experience in developing and applying methodologies for effective planning and monitoring.
• Expertise in conducting research and analysis to extract meaningful insights and present clear recommendations for decision-making.
• Proven ability to lead corporate stakeholder engagement, develop engagement plans, and formalise key partnerships to support growth and collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills, with a track record of preparing insightful reports and collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders to drive organisational objectives

QUALIFICATIONS

• Tertiary Qualifications in Business, Commerce, or similar
• Current Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Current Class C Driver’s Licence
• National Criminal History check clearance
• Tertiary Qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social Science or equivalent (Desirable).
• Post Graduate Qualification in Leadership or Management (Desirable).
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Desirable).

To Apply

Please click "Apply Now" and provide a current copy of your Resume and a Cover Letter which addresses the two criterion points below:

• Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals.
• Your qualifications and experience in a similar position.

To know more about this opportunity, please reach out to the Acting Executive Director - CatholicCare: [email protected] using the subject line: Business Development Manager - Mayfield enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.

Please note that applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as received up until the advertised closing date.

Additional information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. 

All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.

A position description is attached.