Business Development Manager

Employment Type :Fixed term - 12 months, Full-Time

July 4, 2025

Join Our Team: Business Development Manager

Location:Perth, WA |Sector:Mental Health & Community Services |Employment Type: Full-Time, fixed term 12-month contract with possibility of extension

Are you a strategic and values-driven leader with a passion for creating meaningful change? HelpingMinds is seeking a results-oriented Business Development Managerto lead our fundraising, partnership, and procurement initiatives during an exciting period of growth and celebration.

In this key leadership role, you will work closely with the CEO and Executive team to design and implement innovative strategies that strengthen donor engagement, secure sustainable funding, and cultivate long-term partnerships. Your work will be instrumental in advancing HelpingMinds' mission and ensuring the continued growth and impact of our services.

Why now?

HelpingMinds will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026—a major milestone that presents a unique opportunity to grow our philanthropic support and amplify our impact across Western Australia. We're looking for someone who can bring vision, creativity and strategic insight to help make this a defining moment in our organisation's history.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of business development strategies aligned with our organisational vision and values.
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities from government, corporate, and philanthropic sources.
• Cultivate and manage partnerships that drive long-term, sustainable funding.
• Oversee fundraising campaigns, donor engagement initiatives and community giving programs.
• Prepare compelling grant applications and tender submissions in collaboration with internal teams.
• Work closely with Marketing to build digital campaigns and enhance brand visibility.
• Drive corporate sponsorships and collaborative initiatives, particularly in support of our 50th anniversary.
• Provide regular reporting to the CEO and Executive team on business development outcomes.

About You:

You bring proven experience in business development, fundraising, and stakeholder engagement.

You have a strong network within (and beyond) the community or not-for-profit sectors.

You are strategic, proactive, and results-focused, with a deep alignment to values-driven work.

You're an excellent communicator and relationship builder with experience managing tenders and grants.

You're passionate about creating lasting impact in mental health and community services.

Why HelpingMinds?

HelpingMinds is a trusted mental health organisation supporting individuals, families and carers across WA . We offer a collaborative and supportive workplace, opportunities for professional growth, and a chance to be part of something truly meaningful.

If you are ready to make a lasting impact and help shape the next chapter of HelpingMinds, we'd love to hear from you.

In addition to joining a professional and dynamic team, you will work in a supportive and positive environment with staff that live by HelpingMinds' values and have a strong focus on community needs. We understand the importance of health and wellbeing and offer an employee wellness program.

Additional benefits include:

• Generous tax-free salary packaging benefits where you can package up to $15,900 per annum
• Generous leave entitlements
  • 5 weeks annual leave per year (pro rata), increasing to 6 weeks (pro rata) once reaching 3 years of continuous service
  • 2 wellness days per year, increasing to 3 days once reaching 3 years of continuous service
• 12.5%, increasing to 13.5% once reaching 1 year of continuous service
• Professional development and support around additional training
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly Reflective Practice Supervision

Culture Statement

We are a value-driven organisation that encompasses the values of Hope, Collaboration, Trust, Integrity, and Respect to provide quality service. We welcome your individuality, your ideas, your passion, and your drive. Our people focused culture and flexible approach will help you to succeed both professionally and personally.

Apply now

To apply for this position and take the next steps towards a rewarding career with HelpingMinds, please submit a resume and cover letter to recruitment@helpingminds.org.au. For more information, contact the Recruitment team on 08 9427 7100 or email recruitment@helpingminds.org.au

HelpingMinds Limited is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQIA , people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience of mental health issues and of supporting family members with mental health issues

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Category:

Jobs

Locations:

Hybrid, Perth

Employment Type:

Fixed term - 12 months, Full-Time

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HelpingMinds is committed to embracing diversity and eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of health services. HelpingMinds welcomes all people irrespective of ethnicity, lifestyle choice, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. For more information, see ourDiversity Statement .

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