Business Development & Commercial Manager
12-Month Contract | Full-Time | Not-for-Profit | Bay Street, Ultimo

About Barnardos:
Barnardos is one of Australia’s leading child-focused charities, committed to empowering children and young people to thrive in safe and supportive environments. Our services support children, families, and communities, and we strive to create long-lasting change through early intervention, family preservation, and trauma-informed care.

The Role:
We are seeking a strategic and commercially minded Business Development & Commercial Manager to lead the transformation of Barnardos’ Early Learning Centres (ELCs) into sustainable, profit-generating entities. This 12-month contract position is based at our Head Office in Ultimo and plays a pivotal role in driving operational and financial performance, overseeing key infrastructure and facilities, while leading high-impact business development initiatives.
Reporting to the Executive Leader, Finance and Corporate, and leading a team of four.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the commercial transformation of Barnardos' two existing Early Learning Centres.
• Oversee the successful project launch of a new ELC site, ensuring operational viability.
• Lead business development strategies, including funding and tender submissions.
• Manage Barnardos' facilities portfolio, lease agreements, and contractor relationships.
• Oversee building operations, motor vehicle fleet, insurances, and supplier performance.
• Provide strong leadership to a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to cross-portfolio initiatives.
• Maintain budget control, reporting functions, and risk mitigation strategies across Business and Property Services.

About You:
You are a dynamic and commercially driven leader with experience overseeing early childhood centres or similar service portfolios. You bring strong business acumen, a background in operational management, and a collaborative leadership style. You are comfortable managing diverse stakeholder relationships and enjoy working in a values-driven organisation where your decisions directly impact the wellbeing of children and families.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in business operations, early learning centre management or commercial development.
• Proven ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary teams and large-scale projects.
• Sound financial and contract management skills, including budget preparation and reporting.
• Strong understanding of facilities, property, and asset management in a service-based environment.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• Alignment with the mission and values of Barnardos.

What We Offer:

• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families.
• A collaborative, supportive culture within a leading not-for-profit organisation.
• Access to salary packaging and flexible work conditions.
• 35-hour full-time work week, with professional development opportunities.

Salary: Base $146,000 to $160,000 per annum plus leave loading plus superannuation. Packaging available to receive $15,860 of your salary tax free.

STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT
Barnardos Australia recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first Australians, with unique culture, languages and spiritual relationships to the land and seas. We are strongly committed to improving the lives of children and young people and to uphold the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children to be safe and cared for within their own communities and remain connected to their families and culture.
For Barnardos Australia, reconciliation means working in a meaningful and respectful way with Aboriginal families and communities. It is a commitment of Barnardos Australia to work in collaboration and partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, organisations and communities, always guided in this process by principles of self-determination.

Pre-employment Requirements You will need (or be willing to obtain):
- National Police Check
- Working with Children Check (or APP number)
- For ACT roles: Working with Vulnerable People card, CYF Check, and Driver History Check
- COVID-19 vaccination (condition of employment)

How to Apply
To get started, simply submit your current resume.
If your application progresses, you’ll be invited to complete a second stage of the process, which includes access to the full Position Description and selection criteria. You’ll be asked to respond to the criteria at that time.

For a confidential discussion please call Tania Condoluci 02 9218 2346

There is no set closing date for this role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will be filled once a suitable candidate is identified. Early applications are encouraged.

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