Senior Manager - Business Development

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager (Business Development) to join our Development and Innovation team in Adelaide. Reporting to the Executive Manager, you will lead a team responsible for driving sustainable and efficient operations, fostering a culture of quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. You will identify and pursue business development opportunities, including grants, tenders, bids, and formal partnerships, while providing strategic leadership, technical advice, and ensuring the highest standards of service provision across KWY.

This role requires a dynamic leader with experience in research, strategy development, analysis, service modelling, implementation and monitoring and evaluation. You will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement effective strategies and solutions that contribute to KWY’s growth and impact.

Essential Criteria

1. Relevant qualifications and/ or experience in business management, project management, social science or related field.
2. Proven experience in program or project management, with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
3. Strong knowledge of business and organisational development functions including, research, analysis, strategy development, policy development, service modelling, tender writing, communication, consultation and stakeholder relationship management.
4. Strong leadership and people management skills to manage cross-functional teams, motivate staff and delegate tasks effectively.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders effectively.
6. Strong analytical skills to identify problems, develop effective strategies, and monitor progress to achieve project objectives.
7. Strong planning and organisational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
8. Demonstrated knowledge, experience and understanding of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities.
9. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in trauma informed practice.
10. Ability to work effectively in a team, and independently as required.
11. Strong skills in data analysis and understanding of client data and information systems.
12. Must hold a current South Australian drivers licence, be willing to drive a work vehicle.
13. Must hold or be willing to obtain and keep current, Child Safe Environments Training (Through Their Eyes).
14. Must hold a current: DHS Working with Children Check and must hold or be willing to obtain the follow

Next Steps

To submit your application please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.

A position description is attached.