Business Development Consultant Ku Children's

6 months ago


Melbourne, Australia KU Children's Services Full time

**Business Development Consultant | KU Children’s Services**
- Full Time, Permanent
- Sector Leading NFP
- Enjoy a monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO)

**Who we are**:
Since 1895, KU has been and proudly remains a not for profit and for purpose organisation.

KU Children's Services (KU) is a leading not for profit provider of early education and has proudly been awarded Sector Employer of Choice each year since 2016. We are one of Australia’s most experienced and respected providers of long day care, kindergarten/preschool, family programs and early intervention services.

**The Role**

The KU Business Development Team are seeking an innovative, collaborative, and detail orientated Business Development Consultant to join the team on a permanent full-time basis. This role accrues a monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO) alongside a flexible work arrangement. Currently based remotely in greater Melbourne (whilst we grow), with travel to prospective services/clients within the region. It will also entail infrequent interstate travel as required.

This role is focused on analysing, researching, and expanding business opportunities towards sustained growth. Alongside identifying and developing new lines of business and responding to grant opportunities that reflect KU’s experience and expertise in the early childhood sector.

The main responsibilities of this role are to:

- Assess, manage and respond to Tenders and EOI’s that fit within the KU Strategic Plan and deliverables.
- Seek opportunities to partner with government, commercial and community-based organisations to deliver new, viable KU early childhood education services and programs,
- Manage the establishment of new services within specified timeframes and budgets.
- Utilise project management skills to ensure the timely and efficient completion of projects.
- Source and deliver opportunities to undertake consultancy projects on a fee for service basis.
- Develop networks to strengthen KU’s position as the preferred provider of quality work-based childcare for employers.

**Key Criteria**
- Well-developed research, analytical, financial and strategic thinking skills to support recommendations that help deliver on the organisation's strategic plan.
- Capacity to manage multiple projects within tight timeframes.
- Understanding of operational budgets and financial analysis including proficient capability of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Excel
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including facilitation of group presentations and business report writing.
- Innovative and problem-solving skills that include the ability to develop and propose equipment-based solutions for clients..
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.

*A Tertiary Qualification in Early Childhood/Business and the ability to contextualise experience within early years in business setting would be highly regarded*.

**Why join us?**

KU has been recognised as a **Winner of The Australian Business Awards for Employer of Choice 8 years running. **At KU we want to make your work with us as interesting and rewarding as we possibly can.

**Experience the KU Difference**
- Work life balance
- Generous annual pay increases,
- Up the 14 weeks of KU paid parental leave,
- Access to a variety of salary packaging options,
- KU Plus an extensive Employee benefits program with access to discounts/cashback from 400+ retailers,
- KU focuses on wholistic staff wellness through its Health & Wellbeing portal,
- Access to professional learning,
- An inclusive culture with a shared vision,
- Comprehensive IT equipment package
- Travel allowance
- Well-resourced and environmentally responsible workplaces,
- Coaching and mentoring with experienced colleagues.

**How do you apply?**

**Applications must include a cover letter highlighting your suitability to the key criteria and responsibilities of the role.**
- KU Children’s Services is committed to being a child safe organisation. We put children’s safety and wellbeing at the centre of our practices. Child safety is a shared responsibility across the organisation. All KU staff contribute to maintaining our child safe culture and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children in our services and programs. KU has a zero tolerance of harm or abuse of children. _
- KU is a sensitive employer, and the cultural safety of Aboriginal children and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as the safety of children with a disability is of utmost importance._

Degree Level : Bachelor Degree



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