Commercial Business Development Coordinator

About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values  it is to shape a more just and compassionate society. We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services.  Our employees are recognised for their achievements and offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture.  The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities. 

Your Role

• Utilise your project management and entrepreneurial skills in this role
• Permanent, full-time based in Lewisham
• Join a values driven organisation providing vital community services.
• Not-for-profit tax-free benefits, with less tax you keep more of your income.

The Business Development Coordinator is part of the Commercial Enterprise team that reports to the Business Development Manager.  The role’s core responsibilities include growing the existing businesses operated by the Commercial Enterprise team; and seeking out potential new businesses and initiatives to generate funds for the Society’s good works.  You will have proven project and operational management skills and experience to successfully oversee implementation of initiatives. 

Your Responsibility

• Actively pursue securing new customers for the existing Commercial Enterprise businesses.
• Coordinate the delivery of innovative commercial projects that diversify income generation and promote environmental sustainability.
• Actively promote the expansion of Commercial Enterprise’s existing business units
• Research and respond to needs of new markets, including the identification and monitoring of competitors.
• Assist with engaging external and internal stakeholders coordinating meetings and stakeholder information.
• Assist the Commercial Enterprise Manager to actively support a culture of social entrepreneurism and commercial innovation.

You Will Need

• Relevant tertiary qualification/s and/or experience in business, marketing or equivalent/associated disciple related to the role.
• Established experience in social and commercial enterprise service design.
• Sound business acumen demonstrated through innovation and enterprises.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial success and ability to identify and act on market opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability and expertise in project and operational management to oversee effective implementation of initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly developed understanding of current issues facing the social enterprise sector and not for profit industry.
• NSW driver licence.

Apply Now

If this sounds like you, don’t wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.

We offer:

• Supportive Team – Join a welcoming, values-driven team with a strong sense of community.
• Boost Your Take-Home Pay – Access up to $15,900 in tax-free benefits for everyday expenses.
• Career Progression – Grow with clear pathways to leadership and internal opportunities.
• Learning & Development - On-demand training to support your professional growth. 
• Wellbeing Support –  EAP and wellness services to support your mental and physical well-being. 
• Inclusive Culture – Thrive in a diverse workplace with active RAP and DIAP programs.
• Leave Benefits – 5 days Sorry Business Leave , Mental Health/Wellbeing Day Off, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus access to cultural and study leave to support your personal and professional life. 

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.