Strategic Business Development Manager

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We're seeking an experienced and strategic Business Development Manager to lead growth across our Infrastructure & Asset Services division.

This is a pivotal role for a forward-thinking professional who thrives on building relationships, securing major contracts, and identifying new business opportunities across large-scale infrastructure projects and asset management.

You'll collaborate closely with senior leadership and operational teams to develop tailored solutions that deliver real value to our clients — while helping shape the long-term direction of a growing business.

If you're commercially savvy, passionate about infrastructure and asset management, and ready to make your mark in a dynamic industry, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

The Strategic Business Development Manager is responsible for identifying and developing opportunities across non-mining markets on the East coast of Australia, positioning the company as a leading provider of integrated infrastructure and asset management services This role leverages off the organisation's existing capabilities in design, construction, and ongoing asset sustainment. The vision is to deliver full EPC/M turnkey solutions from inception, through design to construction and commissioning ideally coupled with ongoing management of the asset, including everything in between.

The role requires proactive engagement with a broad stakeholder base including government bodies, consultancy firms, and Tier 1–3 contractors and authorities. Building brand awareness and securing positioning in tender processes, EOIs, and supplier portals is critical to success.

While ideally based in Southeast Queensland, the role offers flexibility in location for the right candidate, provided you are willing and able to travel to meet strategic and operational commitments.

What You'll Do:

• Drive strategic business development and growth within non-mining infrastructure and asset management markets.
• Identify, pursue, and secure major contracts and partnerships.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across government, utilities, and industrial sectors.
• Collaborate with operational teams to develop and deliver integrated service solutions.
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends, risks, and emerging opportunities.
• Represent the business at industry forums, tenders, and networking events.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience in business development, strategy, or account management within infrastructure, utilities, facilities management, or asset services.
• Strong commercial and contractual understanding.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel.

What's in it for You?

At FMS Group, we value our people and reward hard work with a range of benefits, including:

• Weekly pays – reliable and consistent.
• Employee Referral Program – great cash rewards for referring a mate.
• Salary packaging options – including Novate leasing.
• GEM Awards – quarterly recognition for employees who go the extra mile.
• Private Health discounts – savings for you and your family.
• Length of Service Recognition – celebrating your commitment.
• Corporate Traveller discounts – personal travel benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – support for employees and immediate family.
• Reimbursement for prescription safety glasses – because safety comes first.

Why Join Us?

If you're ready to make an impact in a business that values initiative and strategic thinking, apply today.

About Us

FMS Group has been on a journey since its establishment in 2005 as CQ Field Mining Services. The company's growth is reflected in the successful establishment of the following divisions:

• PNG Field Mining Services division established in 2013
• WA Field Mining Services division established in 2017
• To incorporate the divisions under one banner, Field Mining Services Group was created in 2019.

Adding to Field Mining Services Group:

• Safety Lift Solutions (SLS) Division in 2020
• Engineering Division in 2020
• Electrical Division in 2020
• Onsite Machining & Line Boring Division in 2021
• Parts, Equipment and Components (PEC) Division in 2023
• Infrastructure Maintenance Projects Division in 2024
• Workshops in Perth and Brisbane established in 2024

In September 2024, Field Mining Services Group became FMS Group. We have grown to become a provider of choice for leading national and multinational clients highlighting our strengths as one Group across our operations.

With operations across Australia and Papua New Guinea, FMS Group is your one-stop shop for comprehensive mobile and fixed plant maintenance, shutdown, infrastructure requirements & capital equipment sales.

We deliver end-to-end maintenance, project and shutdown solutions that set us apart as the provider of choice, across industries such as mining, construction, oil and gas, marine and renewables and we pride ourselves on being the complete solution for service delivery and capital equipment sales for clients looking to improve productivity and reduce downtime.

Delivering the best……every time.

FMS Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.

We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches.