Business Development Executive

We are a modern Australian law firm with a leading reputation. We focus on exceptional service, operational excellence and being at the forefront of employee experience. We work closely with Australian and international businesses, organisations and governments.

About the role

Are you ready to make your mark in the legal industry? We're searching for a dynamic Business Development Executive to join our Canberra office. In this engaging role, reporting to the Head of Government, Business Development, you'll work hand-in-hand with our talented legal teams to drive innovative marketing and business development initiatives within the Commonwealth Government Sector.

You'll play a key role in supporting our tender writers—helping with research, drafting, coordination, and ensuring the submission of high-quality proposals that stand out. This is your chance to contribute imaginative ideas to enhance our client relationships and elevate our approach to client service, bid processes, and business growth.

If you're passionate about collaboration, creativity, and building business success in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you Step into a role where your contributions will be valued and your career can truly thrive. Apply today to become a part of our forward-thinking Canberra team.

Our Business Development, Communications and Marketing team is helping to continue to drive Maddocks success moving forward and this role will support the continued growth story for clients within our Commonwealth Government Sector.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have the following skills and experience:

• 2+ years' experience working in a similar role within a corporate or professional services environment
• Experience in co-ordinating marketing and communications activities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills alongside strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Be an effective team-player, have a positive can-do attitude and great interpersonal skills

Why join Maddocks?

Maddocks is simply a great place to do great work. We foster a culture of collaboration, learning and engagement where you will experience:

A diverse and inclusive workplace: We have been named an employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workforce Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) every year since 2004 along with being named a Silver Employer at the Australian Workplace Equality Index's 2024 LGBTQ Inclusion Awards. We promote diversity internally through our Maddocks Gender Equality Network, Maddocks CALD, Maddocks Disability Inclusion and Maddocks Pride groups.

Career Development: Learn and develop through structured learning and development programs at each stage of your career and study support programs.

Community involvement: give back to the communities in which we operate through our thriving pro bono and grants programs and staff volunteering initiatives.

Work flexibly: work in a hybrid way with part of your week in the office and support to set up your home office.

Wellbeing & Benefits: access to up to 20 weeks paid parental leave, discounted gym memberships & health insurance, salary continuance insurance, Employee Assistance Program and parents and carers wellbeing programs.

Our people are our greatest advocates and we believe this is a result of our inclusive culture and focus on complex and interesting work.

To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia. Please note that unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered at this time.

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