Help needed to develop a business/social enterprise strategy

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Submitted by Andrew OBrien on 2 July 2011 - 4:45pm
  • Are you a pro-active, self-motivated and innovative individual with business development experience?

  • Do you have experience working in mental health or community services? 

  • Would you like to work for an organisation that is recognised as a leading provider of mental health services? 

  • Excellent remuneration package made up of base salary + super + tax free benefits + vehicle + mobile phone + laptop!
About the Opportunity

The Richmond Fellowship of New South Wales (RFNSW) is seeking a full-time Business Development Manager to join their team located in Homebush, Sydney.

This is a 12 month contract position, with possible opportunity to extend.

Reporting to the CEO, this position will be responsible for the overall day-to-day development and implementation of the RFNSW social enterprise strategy.

This includes the initiation, development and growth of productive industry and community collaborations, sponsorships and other relationships relevant to the development of a social enterprise/s, to generate income for services for people living with mental health issues.

More specifically, some of your main responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

  • Increasing the number of services RFNSW delivers through the development of new social enterprise services and strengthening and diversifying partnerships;
  • Undertaking and implementing strategic, financial and program planning for the Social Enterprise Strategy so that RFNSW will be recognised by the community as a leader in the operation of social enterprises; and
  • Maintaining the highest standards in all areas of service provision and management including quality assurance and benchmarking practices.

The successful candidate will possess business related tertiary qualifications and have demonstrated experience in the development of a business, including the ability to take a business from inception to profitability.

A high level of articulation and excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills including report writing and presentations is crucial in this role. The successful candidate will need to show a demonstrated ability to liaise with management, staff and external organisations and establish effective professional relationships with people at all levels and from diverse backgrounds.

Another essential skill is a proven ability to work as a team member or independently as required in order to monitor workflows, establish priorities and meet deadlines and as such you will need to possess excellent project management and organisational skills. In addition, experience in contemporary relationship management including event management, planning, and implementing services and benefits and working with volunteers is necessary.

The successful candidate will need an understanding of innovative and effective marketing strategies, as well as sound judgement and awareness of economic factors relating to the development of a social enterprise. This includes the ability to monitor budgets associated with projects and events.

Ideally, you will have previous experience in, or an understanding of, the mental health sector. An understanding of the concept of social enterprise development and client participation in service planning, provision and review is extremely desirable.

Importantly, you will have a positive attitude towards people with a mental illness. Resilience is also an integral part of this role, as the nature of this sector and the role are multi-faceted and priorities can compete from time to time.

It is essential that applicants possess a current NSW Driver’s Licence and have the right to work in Australia

You will enjoy exciting levels of variety in this role, and in addition to an attractive remuneration package, you will finish each working day knowing you have helped to improve the lives of others!

RFNSW is a great organisation to work for, with a commitment to staff development, ongoing professional training and work/life balance. A supportive and friendly organisational culture will further increase your job satisfaction.  

Join this vibrant organisation that recognises and values its people as demonstrated by:

  • Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $16,050;
  • Family-friendly and flexible working conditions;
  • Generous leave provisions including paid maternity leave;
  • A talent management and study assistance program;
  • Career development opportunities;

Successful applicants will be appointed subject to a national criminal record check and checks with referees. 

PLEASE NOTE: for further information please telephone Andrew O'Brien, Operations Manager on (02) 9701 3600.

RFNSW values respect and professionalism and encourages a supportive and learning culture for its people. We are committed to EEO principles and a workplace free of discrimination.

Date required by: 
15 July 2011 (All day)