Are you a strategic thinker with a flair for business planning, stakeholder engagement and community impact? Want to help drive real change through health, fitness, and cancer research? Join CanToo Foundation in a unique, short-term role to shape the future of our national program delivery.

About Us
CanToo Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation that transforms lives through fitness, community and fundraising. We train participants for run and swim events while they raise vital funds for cancer research. With a proud 20-year history, we’re expanding—and we want you to help lead the way.

About the Role
The Business Growth and Engagement Lead is a newly created role focused on identifying and scoping new geographical regions for CanToo’s run and swim programs. This role is part time - 3 days per week, for an initial 6-month term, with the possibility of extension for the right candidate. Some regional and interstate travel will be required.

This is a strategic and hands-on role requiring a balance of stakeholder engagement, logistical thinking, and commercial acumen. You’ll conduct detailed feasibility assessments, develop business cases, and build relationships with key partners and communities—laying the foundation for our next phase of growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

Scoping and evaluating new regions for program delivery through demographic analysis, site visits, and community engagement.

Conducting feasibility studies to identify the most viable and impactful locations

Building and maintaining strong relationships with local councils, community organisations, coaches, and event organisers

Developing business cases and financial models to assess ROI and ensure sustainable program expansion

Collaborating with our Philanthropy Associate to report on progress and support funding opportunities

Presenting findings to the CEO and leadership team

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience in business development, market expansion, or strategic projects

Strong commercial skills, including financial modelling and ROI analysis

Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

A practical thinker who can balance big-picture strategy with operational detail

Knowledge of the fitness, health, or not-for-profit sectors (highly regarded)

Passion for community health and wellbeing

Why Join CanToo?
Be part of a small, passionate, and supportive team and make real difference in people’s lives through physical health and cancer prevention. Flexible working arrangements (hybrid WFH and office based in North Sydney). NFP salary packaging benefits may apply

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis—don’t miss this unique opportunity to lead a high-impact project with purpose.

👉 Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role.