Business Development & Client Engagement Lead

Chatswood - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to drive the growth and visibility of Aspects Autism Friendly Employment (AFE) service by identifying and securing new business and building strong client relationships to expand opportunities for Autistic people to access meaningful work.

The position focuses on:

Identifying and securing new business opportunities to generate fee-for-service revenue
Strengthening engagement with prospective organisations and key stakeholders
Promoting the service via external forums professional networks and community engagement

By increasing awareness and deepening engagement this position ensures more organisations are equipped to create inclusive workplaces and more Autistic people can be meaningfully employed

This is a full time position however we are open to part time working arrangements. This is an 18 month fixed term contract. The annual salary ranges from $116- $120k inclusive of superannuation and is dependent on qualifications and experience. Click here to view the full position profile and find out more about the key accountabilities.

Qualifications :

What you bring:

Proven experience in business development client acquisition or partnership management ideally within a service-based or not-for-profit organisation
Demonstrated ability to engage and influence corporate clients and key stakeholders to build long-term mutually beneficial relationships
Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate services and value propositions clearly and professionally to diverse audiences
Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams (e.g. Marketing Communications Corporate Partnerships) to align strategies and support business development initiatives
Skilled in project planning and coordination including managing timelines tasks and deliverables to ensure successful client outcomes
Experience using CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce) to manage client records and track engagement activity
Understanding of or genuine interest in autism inclusion and employment with the ability to work respectfully with Autistic and non-Autistic people
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Dont meet every single requirement Thats okay.

We know that not all candidates are likely to check every box and we value diverse experiences and perspectives. If youre excited about this role and believe you could be a great fit we encourage you to apply even if your background doesnt align perfectly with every qualification skill or experience listed. You might be just the person were looking for.

Additional Information :

What we offer:

Professional Learning opportunities for career advancement
Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
Hybrid working arrangements flexibility between the office and home/remote
Modern workspace with end-of-trip facilities on the doorstep of Chatswood train and metro station dining and retail outlets
Employee referral incentives
Access to a wide range of discounts through Beny on everyday purchases
Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with Converge International.

To apply: Click on the Im Interested button and attach your resume (not compulsory) and complete the candidate questionnaire; cover letter is optional. We do not accept CVs directly via email. Applications should be received by Friday 20th February 2026.

Aspect reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

Enquiries should be directed to: Kristy Kelly (Autism Friendly Employment Manager)

Aspect is committed to increasing the number of Autistic staff and providing an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel that they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples neurodivergent people people with a disability the LGBTQIA community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply. We have a range of universal strategies to meet the needs of different people in our hiring processes and are happy to individualise these.

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Employment Type :

Full-time