Business Development Manager

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager to join the Wildlife Health Australia team in this newly created role, offering the opportunity to make a real impact by strengthening our sustainability and expanding our reach.

Who we are:

Wildlife Health Australia (WHA) is the national body for wildlife health in Australia, and initially began as a national initiative of the Australian Government in 2002. Our purpose is to advance wildlife health for a healthier future for all.

WHA brings together experts, governments and communities to understand and respond to wildlife health issues. We help build resilient systems, amplify the needs of wildlife, create and share knowledge and embed the One Health approach.

About the role:

We are seeking a driven Business Development Manager to develop and implement funding strategies required to identify and secure funding, partnerships and growth opportunities that support the organisation's vision and long-term sustainability.

Help shape the future of wildlife health in Australia and beyond in this newly created role by leading the delivery of WHA's funding strategy. You'll take the lead in shaping and delivering the funding strategy, ensuring it aligns with our strategic priorities and long-term vision. You'll identify and secure new opportunities through research and innovative initiatives, while driving strategies to diversify our income streams. From developing and overseeing compelling proposals to managing grants throughout their lifecycle, you'll be at the centre of our growth and sustainability.

Working closely with the executive team and reporting to the CEO, you'll provide strategic input and coordination to strengthen engagement with key stakeholders. You'll also maintain a clear funding pipeline and track performance against targets, turning insights into action and impact.

Ideally, this role will be based in the Canberra region and will be a part time role, either three or four days per week (22.8 – 30.4 hours per week) for a two-year fixed term contract.

An ideal candidate will possess the following, specific to the Business Development Manager role. We appreciate it can be challenging to strictly meet all selection criteria and encourage candidates who predominantly do, to consider applying.

Selection Criteria

• At least two years proven experience in business development, fundraising, partnerships, and/or grant acquisition, planning and strategy.
• Proven ability to identify, secure, and manage funding from a diverse range of sources, including government grants and other social impact investors, with a strong understanding of the Australian not-for-profit sector and/or government funding structures an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Proficient in ICT tools (e.g. Microsoft) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems to support funder research, strategic engagement, and funding opportunity tracking.
• Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communications, including grant proposals and presentations.
• Interest and knowledge of One Health, wildlife health and/or conservation an advantage.
• This is an Australian based role, and applicants need to have the right to live and work in Australia as per the Fair Work Act 2009.

Common Criteria (WHA)

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Understanding of and commitment to conservation and environmental sustainability.
• Values and a commitment to a safe, secure and diverse workplace.
• Suitable home office setup.

Qualifications & Licences

• Tertiary qualifications in business, marketing, communications, fundraising, nonprofit management, or a related field.
• A current Australian Drivers' License.

Salary for this position is $70,915 - $94, FTE - 0.8 FTE) per annum plus superannuation.

WHA is an equal opportunity employer and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally & linguistically diverse backgrounds, sex, sexuality and gender diverse (LGBTQIA+) community members, and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We invite applicants to tell us if they require any adjustments during the recruitment and selection process if they choose to.

While WHA does operate a virtual office and offers the flexibility of remote working arrangements, the successful candidate will ideally be based in the Canberra region. Domestic travel will also be required as part of this role.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Before applying, please obtain a copy of the full position description and application guidelines by contacting Trish Hennessy-Hawks, Head of Administration, People & Culture via email: Please direct any specific queries regarding the position to Rupert Woods on or

You can find out more about Wildlife Health Australia by visiting our website:

The closing date for applications is 9am AEDT on Tuesday 7th October 2025.