Business Development Specialist

**Business Development Specialist**

**About Us**

For over 60 years, Cancer Council Queensland’s pioneering work has helped save thousands of lives and has improved the quality of life for people living with cancer. Our mission is to lead Queenslanders in a partnership against cancer.

Cancer Council Queensland raises funds that are dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with cancer through research to support prevention and early detection.

We are dynamic, outcome-focused, responsive to community needs, and committed to voluntarism and the pursuit of excellence.

Cancer Council Queensland employees and volunteers lead Queenslanders in a partnership against cancer by employing high-performing employees who live our values of being responsible, inclusive, equitable, and collaborative.

**Working at Cancer Council Queensland**

Our greatest asset is our diverse team of talented, savvy people. Our awesome employees and volunteers tell us that Cancer Council Queensland is a meaningful, rewarding and fun place to work.

We provide a positive and supportive working environment where you will be a valued team member, and we love to recognise and reward our team of superstars with employee benefits such as extra paid days off.

**About the role**

This role leads and drives business development for Cancer Council Queensland Revenue Generation Programs and regional strategic priorities within the Toowoomba and Lockyer Valley region. Business development initiatives will result in quality funding streams and partnership opportunities to deliver Cancer Council Program strategies.

You will deliver the Toowoomba and Lockyer Valley region, Business Development activities and volunteers to identify, build and leverage networks including Philanthropy, Corporate Investment, Campaigns and Events, Community Engagement and Local Area Marketing to provide a presence within this region.

The position requires someone who will develop strong networks across multiple sectors to pre-position for funding opportunities, in conjunction with the Business Development Manager, will assist in the development and implementation of strategic engagement plans for priority donors, and will lead and deliver the bid development process for all mission-based income streams to ensure strategic alignment and quality.

This role is Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours/week).

**About you**

**Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills**
- Essential_
- Experience developing winning proposals, including from local government grants, individual and corporate donors.
- Excellent communications skills in English (both written and verbal), good editing skills and the ability to tailor communication materials for different audiences.
- Confident networker with experience building and maintaining productive relationships with a range of donors and stakeholders.
- Commitment to providing effective support to peers, volunteers and partners possessing a range of skills and experience.
- Experience delivering funding strategies in line with organisation capacities and program strategies and achieving funding targets.
- Business and financial literacy, ability to analyse and devise robust budgets that deliver full cost recovery.
- Organised and methodical approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Desirable_
- Experience in a similar role in a not-for-profit organisation in Australia.
- Relevant higher education degree.
- Demonstrated commitment to for purpose organisations.

**Your Leadership Contribution**

CCQ has a Leadership Capability Framework which outlines the necessary capabilities of leaders at different leadership levels: Executive (CEO and GMs), Senior Managers, Managers, and Frontline Managers (Team Leaders and Senior Coordinators).

As a leader at CCQ, you will be expected to demonstrate behaviours under three core capability groups: Vision and Strategy, Driving Outcomes and Attributes and Behaviours.

**Benefits**
- Flexible work arrangements (Flexible Work Hours and Work from Home options)
- ATO-Approved Salary Packaging up to the value of $18,549 per Fringe Benefit Tax year
- Recognition and Rewards Program
- Two paid Wellbeing days per year
- One paid ‘Thank you’ day at the end of the year
- Professional Development Allowance
- Corporate social events (such as bring your dog to work day)
- Team events, employee connectivity and Healthy Workplace Activities
- Cancer Council Retail shop discount

**Meet Our People**

**How to apply**

Applications, including a current resume and cover letter, are required and should be addressed to:
**People (Employment) Team**
Cancer Council Queensland
- Current Resume - Your resume should include your contact details, work experience, educational background and professional development.
- The successful applicant will be required to conduct a current National Police Certificate._
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