Our Client

The Australian Chamber is the largest and most representative member-based business advocacy network in Australia. The Chamber’s broad and rapidly expanding membership is central to its role as the leading voice of Australian business, at home and overseas, and its financial strength.

Our client is currently undergoing a phase of strategic growth and now has an opportunity for a Director – Business Development to join its senior leadership team. This newly created role is a direct report to the Chief Executive and will ideally be based in Melbourne or Canberra.

The Role

The Director – Business Development is a unique opportunity to play a central role in building the Chamber’s brand and securing sustainable revenue streams to fund the organisations activities. Reporting to the Chief executive, this role will be responsible for maximising member engagement, member experience. The role will also further develop existing products, services and commercial relationships; as well as identifying new, commercially viable opportunities for the benefit of the Chamber and its members.

Frequent interstate travel is required.

The Candidate

You will be a visible national spokesperson at the highest level, with exceptional leadership, communication, strategy and advocacy skills, with a character that secures respect and commands authority.
Ideally candidates will possess:

• Substantial record of successful engagement with external and internal stakeholders to achieve sustainable, profitable business outcomes
• Demonstrable experience in closing deals, program and project delivery
• Experience in achieving outcomes through influence with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to develop and present compelling business cases at executive and board level
• Modelling, analysis and presentation skills
• A comfort with, and knowledge of, the commercialization of new technologies
• Superior leadership skills and ability to manage a small and geographically diverse team
• The highest standards of personal integrity
• A team player of the highest order

A more detailed Role Specification can be downloaded HERE

Applications and cover letter to be submitted in strictest confidence via email to office@oppeus.com quoting “Director – Business Development” by Friday 07 October 2016.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Managing Director,  Nicholas Varigos in our Melbourne office on +61 (0)3 9661 8000.

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