Business Development Officer Ndis

About Us:

Newdawn Support Services is a community provider that bases its core value on caring, valuing, encouraging and facilitating principles. After years as a volunteer foster carer for young people with disabilities, working in the forensic sector and with people living with complex mental health diagnoses, our founder noticed the gaps in the system and figured out a way to fill them. Newdawn Support services was built on the foundation of, care, respect, courage and independence. We are a team of passionate, skilled professionals who care about the people we support. We support people who live with a range of challenges such as, mental health, physical health and phycological disabilities. Our person-centred approach ensures participants have everything they need to achieve their goals. 

About the Role:

The primary purpose of the Business Development Officer position is to promote revenue growth by exploring opportunities in new markets or partnerships that could boost business growth.

Key accountabilities and responsibilities:

• Formulate a growth strategy focused on financial gains and participant satisfaction.
• Establish robust connects with key stakeholders in the Disability sector, such as hospitals, mental heal units, support coordinators and the National Disability Insurance Scheme is essential. This collaborative approach aims to increase growth at Newdawn Support Services 
• Schedule and conduct business meetings with all potential participants.
• Promote NDSS on social media platforms and engage in overall advertising strategy with the executive team.
• Expand the participant base through proactive participation in networking events, prospect research, cold-calling, lead follow-up, generating leads and working with the current digital marketing company. 
• Conducting Business development activities to increase NDSS programs within the local community and other potential locations.
• Support participants who do not have NDIS funding but may be eligible to gain funding through the NDIS with assistance from the NDIS Services Manager.
• Coordinate information sessions and resource development in response to stakeholder needs, i.e. staff, families, and carers.  
• Work with Executive team to support innovative and responsive service delivery, and disability sector information.  
• Other duties as required.  

The successful candidate will have:

• Demonstrated understanding of the NDIS environment, funding and reporting models, service delivery models, and quality service frameworks
• Computer and database skills as well as skills using Microsoft 365 
• Strong project management and leadership skills that incorporate strategic planning, innovation, methodologies and tools.  
• Demonstrated skills in increasing and maintaining effective partnerships and relationships across the arts, disability, community and health sectors and referral sources, seeing consistent growth and longevity in partnerships.
• Experience working with people with a disability from diverse backgrounds.  
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills, including strong written and communication skills.To apply please attach your resume and address the key selection criteria in your cover letter outlining your skills, experience why you want to work with Newdawn Support Services and why you are suitable for this role.

The recruitment processes.

• We want to meet you face-to-face to ensure we fit well.
• You’ll be contacted for an initial conversation. You’ll be invited to an interview with our recruitment team if we're a match.
• From there, we’ll make a shortlist of candidates.
• You will contact in every step of the process. 
• If you are shortlisted and meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted. 

Applicants must submit applications via a written resume accompanied by a Cover Letter. 

Why work with us?

We provide a positive work environment that encourages and promotes work/life balance, a sense of humour. In this role you will work with an excellent team who will encourage and inspire you to develop and progress your skills and career, whilst supporting people with complex support need to live an active life.

We value our teams, and our employees enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary 
• Novotel Vehicle Leasing is available.
• 5 weeks annual leave per year + 17.5% leave loading
• Flexible work options
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
• Access to employee discounts and wellness benefits
• Access to free confidential counselling and support via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Work satisfaction - love what you do and why you do it!