Business Development Manager

The Foundation is deeply committed to ensuring a safe and respectful culture, aimed at fostering inclusiveness and valuing diversity. We drive and promote an inclusive culture throughout our organisation and in the communities, we interact with. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

About Us

Now is an incredibly exciting time to join the Perth Children's Hospital Foundation. The Foundation is an iconic West Australian charity with a proud history spanning more than 100 years, and with one single beneficiary, the Perth Children's Hospital, we are dedicated to ensuring our sick children continue to receive the world class healthcare they deserve.

We are seeking a passionate and strategic Business Development Manager to join our team and lead the origination and development of high-value relationships that drive funding and support for paediatric healthcare. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a bold vision for children's health in WA, working alongside a dynamic and purpose-driven team. As we embark on the development of Sandcastles, Western Australia's first children's hospice, you'll also have the opportunity to contribute to shaping a transformative project that will redefine paediatric palliative care in our state.

About the role

The Business Development Manager is responsible for identifying, securing and stewarding mission-aligned philanthropic relationships that generate sustainable revenue for the Foundation. You will lead innovative fundraising initiatives, develop compelling proposals, and maintain a proactive pipeline of prospective donors.

Working closely with the Fundraising and Marketing teams, you'll help design and deliver campaigns, events, and appeals that inspire support and deepen engagement. You'll also represent the Foundation at key events and contribute to strategic planning that enhances fundraising effectiveness and reach.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead business development efforts to identify and secure new philanthropic partnerships.

• Develop and implement engagement plans for philanthropic stakeholders including high-net worth individuals, family offices, trusts and foundations.

• Collaborate with internal teams to align partnership opportunities with Foundation priorities.

• Represent the Foundation at networking events, presentations, and stakeholder meetings.

• Manage relationship pipelines and reporting to ensure accountability, transparency and impact.

This is a permanent full-time role, although part-time arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.

About You

You are an energetic, dynamic networker and relationship-builder at heart, with a strong track record in business development and stakeholder engagement. You thrive in fast-paced environments and are motivated by purpose-driven work. Your ability to connect with people, understand their values, and align them with a meaningful cause sets you apart.

You'll bring:

• Experience in business development, with a strong to desire to originate new, impact-focused donors.

• Experience working with corporate and/or philanthropic stakeholders (desirable)

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strategic thinking and the ability to identify and pursue new opportunities.

• A collaborative mindset and commitment to delivering results.

• Passion for improving outcomes for children and families.

Additional staff benefits:

• Additional Christmas and Birthday leave

• Reproductive leave available

• Access to various corporate discounts

• Decrease tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year.

• Extensive health and wellbeing benefits

• Modern offices and end of trip facilities

• Discounted private health insurance

If this sounds like the next step in your career, hit 'Apply Now'

If you would like more information about the role, please email