Lead Pl/I Design & Development Consultant

Zoho; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Campus Living Villages Australia seeks a commercially driven Business Development Manager to lead occupancy growth for its student accommodation community. You will identify opportunities, develop strategic partnerships, and secure group arrangements, reporting to the Head of Sales.

Roles can be based in Sydney, Brisbane or the Gold Coast with regular travel to the Gold Coast. You will build a pipeline from the ground up, opening doors and delivering measurable results in a hands-on, autonomous

Qualifications

• Proven success in business development, sales or partnership management.
• Experience generating new business and building a pipeline from scratch.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, networking and negotiation skills.
• Commercially minded, proactive and results focused.
• Ability to work independently while building relationships internally and externally.
• Experience in education, student accommodation, hospitality, tourism, property, recruitment or related services is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to drive occupancy growth.
• Build partnerships with universities, TAFEs, education providers, agents and other referral channels.
• Generate, manage and convert a pipeline of new business opportunities.
• Secure group accommodation, bulk booking and partnership agreements.
• Conduct stakeholder meetings, presentations and site tours.
• Identify market opportunities and collaborate with internal teams to achieve occupancy targets.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Partnership management

Pipeline development

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Independence & relationship building

Education sector experience

Job description

Business Development Manager

We’re looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to lead occupancy growth for our student accommodation community on the Gold Coast.

Reporting to the Head of Sales, you’ll build a pipeline from the ground up by identifying new opportunities, developing strategic partnerships and securing group accommodation arrangements.

This is a hands‑on role suited to a true business developer who enjoys opening doors, building relationships and delivering measurable results.

Role can be based in Sydney, Brisbane or the Gold Coast, with regular travel to the Gold Coast required.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to drive occupancy growth.
• Build partnerships with universities, TAFEs, education providers, agents and other referral channels.
• Generate, manage and convert a pipeline of new business opportunities.
• Secure group accommodation, bulk booking and partnership agreements.
• Conduct stakeholder meetings, presentations and site tours.
• Identify market opportunities and collaborate with internal teams to achieve occupancy targets.

Skills and Experiences

• Proven success in business development, sales or partnership management.
• Experience generating new business and building a pipeline from scratch.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, networking and negotiation skills.
• Commercially minded, proactive and results focused.
• Ability to work independently while building strong relationships internally and externally.
• Experience in education, student accommodation, hospitality, tourism, property, recruitment or other relationship-based services is highly regarded.

Why Apply for This Role?

• Newly created role with genuine autonomy and impact
• Flexibility to be based in Sydney, Brisbane or the Gold Coast
• Competitive salary package plus commission
• Have a day off on your birthday on us
• Discount program (Flare) with discounts on every day and big-ticket items
• Employee recognition awards and incentives
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with a high focus on employee’s wellbeing

Application Closing Date

4 November 2026

Equal Opportunity Statement

Campus Living Villages Australia is an equal opportunity employer who recognises everyone is unique. We welcome you for who you are – as you are, so if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact us so we can discuss this further.

We welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, recognising the value, unique skills, and knowledge that First Nations employees bring to the workplace. We encourage applications from people of all genders and backgrounds and applications for employment will not be assessed on any basis that contravenes relevant anti‑discrimination legislation applicable within Australia.

Applicants must possess a valid visa that grants working rights in Australia to apply.

Only direct applications from candidates will be considered.