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• Business Development Specialist, Bradfield Development Authority
• 2-year Temporary full-time opportunity
• Penrith and Bradfield locations with flexible working arrangements
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129 464 to $142 665 + super

What’s in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The role

If you’re energised by uncovering opportunities, building powerful partnerships, and turning strategy into commercial success, this role will feel like home. The Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility (AMRF) is searching for a Business Development Specialist who thrives at the intersection of innovation, industry engagement, and strategic growth.

What you’ll do

• Drive revenue growth by implementing targeted business development strategies aligned to KPIs and AMRF’s long‑term sustainability goals.
• Champion innovation in how we identify, pursue, and close new business—negotiating contracts and securing deals that elevate AMRF’s market presence.
• Leverage CRM insights to manage relationships, track pipeline performance, and optimise conversion rates.
• Identify and analyse new markets, assess risks and opportunities, and manage key accounts with a strategic, long‑term mindset.
• Partner with clients through consultative solution‑selling—uncovering needs, shaping value‑adding proposals, and aligning opportunities with AMRF’s strategic objectives.
• Develop deep product knowledge to prepare compelling proposals, quotes, and lead contract negotiations that maximise revenue.
• Craft high‑quality reports, briefings, and correspondence that support informed decision‑making and strengthen stakeholder confidence.
• Build strong relationships with clients and senior executives, acting as a trusted point of contact and ensuring exceptional engagement.
• Apply strategic grant writing expertise to secure funding that advances AMRF’s mission and capabilities.
• Bring curiosity and adaptability—manufacturing or technical experience is welcome but not required.

For more information read the full Role Description:  Business Development Specialist BDA AMRF

What you will bring to the role

• Sound understanding of the business development and investment process
• Understanding of financial reports and key factors driving economic growth
• Proven success in a new business development role in a competitive market, ideally in the industrial or manufacturing space selling services.

What is an essential requirement:

• Tertiary qualifications in business / economics / engineering or relevant degree and/or equivalent professional experience
• Current NSW Driver Licence and ability to travel across NSW and interstate where required

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities. 

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Sunday 14^th June 2026 at 11.55pm.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Mark Helou via Mark.Helou@amrf.sydney

To enhance your account security, PageUp is introducing two-factor authentication (2FA). You can follow the step by step guide here. If you experience any issues please reach out on (02) 63637676 - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1.

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process (including an alternate format of the application form), ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.