Business Development Coordinator

Business Singleton; Singleton Council; On-site; AUD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Co-working facilities

Meeting facilities

Spend in Singleton

Events

Training

Annual Business Awards

Job summary

Business Singleton seeks a part-time Business Development Coordinator to lead growth, development and the value proposition for its member network. The role focuses on membership, business development, stakeholder engagement, partnerships and sponsorships, building strong ties with members, local businesses, government and strategic partners.

The coordinator will promote services such as co-working, meeting facilities, Spend in Singleton, events, training and the Annual Business Awards, while

Qualifications

• Experience developing and implementing action plans, projects or programs.
• Experience building relationships with businesses, government, community organisations or strategic partners.
• Experience coordinating events, workshops, seminars or networking activities.
• Strong relationship-building, networking and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead growth, development and value proposition of Business Singleton.
• Develop and implement membership, business development, stakeholder engagement, partnership and sponsorship strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with members, local businesses, government and partners.
• Promote non-membership services including co-working and meeting facilities, events and awards.
• Identify grants and funding opportunities and monitor funded projects.
• Prepare monthly board report and support governance actions.
• Coordinate workloads and ensure consistent delivery.

Skills

Membership development

Business development

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship building

Networking

Event coordination

Education

Community engagement, marketing, business administration or related discipline

Job description

Key responsibilities

The Business Development Coordinator is responsible for leading the growth, development and value proposition of Business Singleton. The role will develop and implement membership, business development, stakeholder engagement, partnership, sponsorship, funding and member-service strategies that support the organisation's purpose and strategic priorities. The position will build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective members, local businesses, government, local government, community organisations and strategic partners. The position is part-time (21 hours per week)

Develop and implement the Membership Action Plan to grow and retain membership through structured business development, referrals, networking and relationship management; maintain a clear membership value proposition.

Identify member needs through feedback, surveys, business trends and local economic conditions; develop and coordinate relevant workshops, seminars, training and capability-building programs; create opportunities for member connection, collaboration and knowledge sharing; evaluate participation, satisfaction and outcomes; and recommend improvements to the Board of Directors.

Develop the annual networking and events program with the Communications and Operations Coordinator.

Develop and implement a partnership and sponsorship action plan with the Board; identify, approach and build relationships with potential business, government, community and organisational partners.

Promote Business Singleton's non-membership services, including co-working and meeting facilities, Spend in Singleton, events, training and the Annual Business Awards. Develop recommendations and business cases for new services, participation opportunities and revenue streams.

Identify grants and funding opportunities, support applications and monitor funded projects. Prepare the monthly Board report, support the AGM, maintain action tracking and ensure Board decisions are translated into work plans.

Set priorities and provide directions to the Communication and Operation Coordinator in relation to approved activities. Coordinate workloads, avoid duplication and support consistent delivery.

About you

Qualification in Community engagement, marketing, business administration, business development or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

Experience in membership development, business development, community engagement, stakeholder relations or a related role.

Experience developing and implementing action plans, projects or programs.

Experience building relationships with businesses, government, community organisations or strategic partners.

Experience coordinating events, workshops, seminars or networking activities.

Strong relationship-building, networking and stakeholder engagement skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

About us

Business Singleton vision is to Connect Business, Create Community and we do that by connecting, supporting and advocating for local businesses to build a vibrant and prosperous community where enterprises thrive and people choose to live, work and invest.

Applications close the 25th of September 2026