Position: Senior Business Development Officer

Salary: $103,843 - $115,131 plus 15.4% superannuation

Employment type: Full-time, Ongoing

Location: Perth or Broome

Want to work with an organisation that drives financial inclusion and economic empowerment with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people? Well, we've got just the job for you…

About IBA

At Indigenous Business Australia (IBA), we partner and invest with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to own their future. We go further than providing money - we invest in people, places and ideas that are ready. We help make them real. We’re deeply invested in the financial success and economic independence of Indigenous Australians. It’s why we exist.

We offer a range of services to help Indigenous Australians create wealth, seize investment opportunities, build businesses, and purchase homes. We do this with a commercial mindset and by building respectful, productive partnerships across communities, government, and the private sector.

Our people are invested, informed, responsive, respectful and connected.

The Opportunity

The Business Development team will support aspiring entrepreneurs, start-ups and established businesses to develop their capabilities and take full advantage of their opportunities. The team will also assist Indigenous entrepreneurs and businesses to develop financial proposals, risk management plans and finance applications.

About the role

The Senior Business Development Officer reports to the Team Leader. They will have responsibility for the development of commercial credit submissions to the Credit Assessment team, as well as identifying and engaging Business Support opportunities. The Senior Business Development Officer will work with a significant degree of independence and under limited supervision and direction.

What you’ll bring to the team

• An open-minded, collaborative team-based approach.
• Experience in business lending, lending policy or risk management.
• Previous experiences related to Business Management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work independently and interact effectively with stakeholders.
• Creative thinking mindset.

What you will get in return

• A values-based organisation committed to Indigenous economic empowerment.
• 15.4% employer superannuation contribution.
• Not-for-profit status with access to salary packaging.
• 4 weeks annual leave, with options for half-pay or purchased leave.
• Paid Christmas shutdown without leave deduction.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Professional development opportunities.
• 18 days personal/carer’s leave.
• NAIDOC leave.
• First Nations Ceremonial Leave.
• Cultural Leave.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Capability

• Awareness and understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander societies and culture.
• Ability to liaise and communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

Want to know more about IBA?

Visit www.iba.gov.au

Applications close: 22 July 2025

Please note: Emailed applications will not be accepted, nor will applications from recruitment agencies