Business Development Lead

MercyCare; Perth; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Childcare discounts

Supportive culture

Professional development

Wellbeing program

Job summary

MercyCare invites applications from professionals to support the Early Learning Services. You will balance financial oversight with stakeholder relationships to ensure centres remain responsive to community needs and financially sustainable.

Working with Centre Managers, you will monitor occupancy, performance and pursue continuous improvement across services, while maintaining regulatory compliance and a safe workplace.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in children’s services or related field.
• Knowledge of regulatory environment and government funding.
• Driver’s licence is required.
• Working with Children Check is required.
• National Police Clearance obtained within last six months.

Responsibilities

• Support Early Learning Services by managing financial performance and funding.
• Collaborate with Centre Managers to improve occupancy and performance.
• Identify opportunities for continuous service improvement.

Education

Tertiary Qualification in Children’s Services, Education or related field

Regulatory environment knowledge

Financial planning basics

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Risk management

Tools

Drivers Licence

Working with Children Check

National Police Clearance

Job description

Not for Profit Salary Packaging Benefits

When you join MercyCare, you become part of something bigger than a job. You join a community of people who show up for Western Australians at the moments that matter most - from early learning and disability support, to family, community and aged care services. We live by our values of respect, integrity, compassion, justice, excellence and courage, and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting children, young people and vulnerable people in our community.

About the role

In this role, you’ll combine your business knowledge and relationship-building skills to support the success of our Early Learning Services. From enhancing the family experience and strengthening local community partnerships to overseeing financial performance and government funding, you’ll help ensure our centres remain responsive to community needs and financially sustainable.

With a balance of strategic planning and hands‑on support, you’ll work closely with Centre Managers to improve occupancy, monitor performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement across our services.

About you

You’re commercially minded, curious about what’s next and enjoy turning ideas into practical results. You bring strong financial and business planning skills, an understanding of the sector’s regulatory and funding landscape, and the ability to balance big-picture thinking with the details that keep services running smoothly.

You’re a confident communicator who builds trusted relationships, collaborates across teams and uses market insights to spot opportunities. You’re also comfortable navigating budgets, resources and competing priorities, with a proactive approach to managing risk, maintaining compliance and creating a safe workplace.

Your key experience will include:

• Tertiary Qualification in Children’s Services, Education or a related field is preferred but not required
• Strong regulatory environment and government funding knowledge
• Drivers Licence
• Working with Children Check
• National Police Clearance (obtained within the last six months)

About the benefits

You'll become part of an inclusive, Western Australian Not For Profit team. Our MercyCare Promise focuses on our people being connected and empowered to make a positive difference in the heart of our local communities. Joining us means you’ll have access to:

• Not for profit Salary Packaging options up to $15,900 plus over $2,000 meal and entertainment benefits
• Childcare discounts for your little ones
• A supportive, values led culture where collaboration, learning and recognising people’s contributions matter
• Career Pathways, Professional Development and Training
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Program including discounted health insurance and free flu vaccinations

Applications close 11 November 2026

Mercy Care values individuality. If you experience neurodiversity or live with a disability and would like accommodations to apply contact [e-mail]

When life needs care, we are there

As a leading Western Australian "for purpose" organisation with a 175-year history, our story continues through the care and services provided by our teams. We support all Western Australians throughout life’s journey and invest in creating a values-driven workplace where you can belong, grow and thrive.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and diverse ages, cultures, faiths, abilities, genders and sexualities.