Associate Director Investment, Industry & Partnerships

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• Associate Director Investment Industry & Partnerships
• Ongoing Full Time Opportunity
• Office location Bradfield office location
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $149739 to $173174 super

Whats in it for me

Join our team for a fantastic culturewith 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 workplacewhere everyone feels welcome respected and empowered to succeed.

The role

Are you driven by the challenge of shaping economic growth attracting highvalue investment and building strategic industry partnerships This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in strengthening one of Australias most dynamic regions.

As the Associate Director - Investment Industry & Partnerships you will facilitate industry growth and investment lead generation by proactively engaging with businesses to encourage investment and establishment of operations in Bradfield City Centre and the broader Aerotropolis. This involves collaborating with businesses government agencies and research institutions to identify opportunities for innovation investment and expansion. The role provides strategic advice in the delivery of commercial initiatives across the Authority that support industry development and investment attraction.

What youll be doing

• Conducting strategic market research to identify assess and prioritise potential investors developing tailored engagement strategies that align with regional investment objectives.
• Leading pitching and stakeholder engagement across key industry sectors designing and executing pursuit plans that convert opportunities into tangible outcomes.
• Acting as a trusted industry advisor by providing deep sector insights developing compelling value propositions and showcasing the regions unique advantages to domestic and international investors.
• Managing highvalue relationships with investors companies commercial property developers and government agencies leveraging networks and technology to facilitate successful investment outcomes.
• Identifying emerging industry trends and analysing their implications for the regions economic development and strategic priorities.
• Developing targeted marketing materials that support investor engagement and industry outreach ensuring alignment with broader strategic objectives.
• Building strong partnerships across the Authority NSW and Commonwealth agencies and industry experts to drive investment attraction.
• Providing accurate policy insights on Commonwealth and State Government positions incentives and regulatory settings to support industry growth and investor decisionmaking.
• Communicating with influence through clear timely written and verbal updates that progress projects and strengthen stakeholder confidence.

For more information read the full Role Description:Associate Director Investment Attraction BDA

What you will bring to the role

• Proven experience and understanding of the delivery of commercial industry or economic development initiatives.
• Experience or demonstrated knowledge of commercial property development to support targeted investment pursuits and discussions.
• Demonstrated research analytical conceptual and strategic thinking skills including an ability to use quantitative information and construct compelling narratives.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build relationships exercise leadership and influence in dealings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in gaining the buy-in and support of multiple stakeholders balancing conflicting needs and interests and concurrent competing demands in a high-pressure environment.
• Working in diverse teams and effectively engaging with and influencing a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to achieve outcomes in an adaptive business and policy environment including personal resilience and flexibility.

About Bradfield Development Authority

The Bradfield Development Authority (BDA) is building a stronger future for Western Sydney by delivering Bradfield City Centre and attracting investment to the Western Sydney Aerotropolis. We work with all levels of government industry and the community to realise the once-in-a-generation opportunities the new 24/7 Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport and the surrounding Western Sydney Aerotropolis precinct.

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 11:55pm Friday 30th January 2026

Should you require further information about the role please contact Sanket Purohit via

A recruitment 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 supportapplications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustmentsthat may be needed during the recruitment process ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent skills and potential. Contact the Talent Team via or (02) - HR Support option 2 DPHI People Advisory option 1 option 1 and reference Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guideto assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathwaysteam for a yarn