Purpose & Partnerships Manager - Business Development

Are you a passionate, results-driven leader interested in making a difference by improving the lives of people living with neurological conditions?

We are seeking a talented business development professional to join us as a Purpose & Partnerships Manager to help grow our capacity, resources and impact for the greater good. This part-time leadership role offers a great mix of business development, relationship management and community engagement so you can enjoy converting your new business 'wins' and partnerships into high value community benefit.

The role suits a self-motivated, highly disciplined professional with both a community and entrepreneurial mindset, and demonstrated success driving growth, innovation, value and excellence through business development, funding opportunities and strategic partnerships.

If you are a brilliant strategist, networker and gifted wordsmith, and you want to love and be appreciated for what you do, we want to hear from you.

What you'll do:

• Proactively increase our long-term financial sustainability, value and impact through strategic partnerships, targeted business development, funding and grant management, exploring well aligned and innovative collaboration, growth and revenue opportunities.
• Create and own a Business Development, Partnerships and Philanthropy plan with a clear focus on identifying and building meaningful relationships, philanthropic investments, and delivering a funding pipeline including government grants, sponsorships, major gifts from high-net-worth donors, Will bequests, fund raising and private & corporate giving, trusts & foundations.
• Prepare compelling, evidence-based funding proposals, grant submissions, business cases and presentations that successfully advance our mission and plan.
• Create and maintain a database/CRM to manage and track funding opportunities, applications, wins, budgets, delivery, fulfilment of obligations, reporting and acquittals.
• Cultivate and grow strong positive relationships with government agencies, stakeholders, volunteers and the neurological community, fostering communication, collaboration, consumer involvement and advocacy efforts.
• Work with the CEO and marketing team to raise brand awareness, champion the promotion of Brain Health and a culture of community and philanthropy. Leverage marketing and events activities, biennial conference, campaigns and programs to support partner and donor giving, volunteering, growth and stewardship.

What you'll bring:

• Qualifications with minimum 5 years' success in business development, account management, grant writing, fundraising, philanthropy or related discipline.
• Passion and energy to grow our funding, resources and impact by building valuable relationships and partnerships for mutual benefit.
• Exceptional technical writing skills, commercial acumen and attention to detail, with demonstrated experience researching and preparing high quality, successful funding applications, grant submissions, presentations and reports.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving ability to explore and pursue potential synergy, meaningful connections and funding opportunities.
• Effective networking, communication, interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Strong organisational, planning and prioritisation skills to meet strict deadlines and KPIs.
• Impeccable integrity, trust, respect, cultural awareness and commitment to people experiencing health challenges and disadvantage.

Why join us?

• Professional autonomy, rewarding work, awesome culture, amazing team, friendly and supportive management and staff, and no drama
• Genuine healthy work-life balance and excellent hybrid working conditions
• Attractive remuneration package up to $97K pro-rata plus 12% super, generous not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550 for personal & living expenses to increase your take home pay.
• Bonus paid leave between Christmas and New Year.
• Employee Development Program with coaching and professional development opportunities.
• Free, confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program.

About us:

Neurological Council of WA (NCWA) is a well-respected peak body for the neurological sector, which manages the Centre for Neurological Support @ The Niche, QEII Health Campus Nedlands, accommodating 11 amazing not-for-profit tenant organisations.

We are also a trusted community neurological nursing and health navigation services provider delivering NeuroCare, NeuroKids and NeuFriends at no cost to the WA community through funding support from WA Department of Health, Telethon7 and generous corporate and private donors. We have regional offices in the South-West, Mid-West and Great Southern, and mobile teams/outreach to the rest of regional WA.

Interested?

Please apply online by submitting your resume and a mandatory 2-page cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. For further information, email 

Applicants will be reviewed as received so we encourage early submissions.