As the Business Development Specialist, you will:

• Recruit corporate teams for the national RFDS Oceans to Outback campaign.
• Expand corporate support and drive fundraising efforts for the RFDS.
• Secure sponsorships for RFDS Queensland-led events and campaigns.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate stakeholders.
• Identify new sponsorship and partnership opportunities to contribute to revenue targets.

Who are we looking for?

You'll be a strategic, proactive thinker with a proven track record in business development and corporate engagement. If you’re passionate about making a difference and are excited by the opportunity to work on meaningful campaigns, this is the role for you!

• A minimum of a university degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field, with 3-5 years of relevant experience in business development, corporate partnerships, or fundraising.
• A strong track record of securing sponsorships and managing corporate relationships within a nonprofit or similar environment, with exceptional negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Experience in managing events or campaigns, with the ability to plan and execute successful initiatives.
• Ability to build relationships at all levels of an organisation, communicate effectively with diverse audiences, and tailor messages to different stakeholders.
• A self-motivated professional with a passion for making a difference, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work well in a team, all while staying focused on achieving goals