Business Development and Tender Lead

Carers NSW is the peak organisation for carers in NSW. We are a not-for-profit organisation connecting and empowering carers across NSW and improving their quality of life through activities, programs, training and policy advice. We advocate for carers of all ages and circumstances.

As the Business Development and Tender Lead you will be responsible for leading organisational analysis, market research, and competitive intelligence to identify opportunities for sustainable growth and impact for Carers NSW.

Working closely with the CEO, Executive Team, and the broader leadership team, this role will lead preparation, development, and submission of relevant tender opportunities, including Carer Gateway.

This is a contract position until December 2026, based on funding.

Our ideal candidate should possess the following skills and attributes:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Health/Social Sciences, Business Project Management and/or suitably recognised qualifications
• Demonstrated experience in tender writing, grants, or business development, ideally in government-funded programmes
• Strong skills in stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and partnership development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to present complex information clearly
• High-level organisational skills, with capacity to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines
• Understanding of the community services sector, preferably carers, disability, aged care, or mental health
• Knowledge of the role of key stakeholders including State and Australian Governments
• Advanced computer skills, with strong attention to detail

To learn more about what we do, please visit our website, .

Employment Requirements:

• Satisfactory Police Check
• Current Working with Children Check
• COVID-19 Vaccination
• Rights to live and work in Australia

Salary and Benefits

The Salary is around $130K + super. Additional benefits include salary sacrificing benefits, flexible work arrangements, a highly supportive team environment, excellent training and development opportunities.

We look forward to seeing your application and how your skills and experience can create successful outcomes for all carers. APPLY NOW!

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Carers NSW recognises the value of diversity in its workplace and acknowledges the contributions that people of diverse backgrounds bring to the organisation.