Business Development Coordinator - First Nations Location: Wangara, Perth WA

Employment Type: Full Time

Start Date: Immediate Start Available

Salary: $81,000 - $109,000 Superannuation

About the Opportunity We are seeking a motivated and driven Business Development Coordinator to join a proudly Indigenous-owned civil and electrical contractor based in Wangara. Supporting projects across the Resources, Infrastructure, and Defence sectors, this role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership to drive business growth, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to meaningful Indigenous participation outcomes.

This is a hands-on position that provides genuine scope to influence business development strategies, partnerships, and community engagement initiatives.

About the Role As the Business Development Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting the organisation's growth by:

- Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities
- Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships
- Supporting tender submissions and pre-contract activities
- Assisting in the development of local content and Indigenous participation strategies
- Preparing capability statements, proposals, and business development documentation
- Supporting engagement activities with First Nations communities and stakeholders
- Contributing to meaningful and sustainable Indigenous participation outcomes
- Working collaboratively with leadership to support strategic growth initiatives





About You We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about relationship building and creating positive community outcomes.

To be successful, you will have:

- Identified as a First Nations Australian (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander)
- 3-5 years' experience in business development, sales coordination, account management, or a similar role
- Experience developing and maintaining professional relationships with clients and stakeholders
- A proactive, self-motivated, and results-driven approach
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Experience or understanding of Indigenous engagement practices
- Exposure to structured engagement frameworks such as IAP2 will be highly regarded

Candidates with a robust administration background and a professional, positive personality are also encouraged to apply.

Mandatory Requirements

- Valid Australian working rights
- Current driver's licence
- Ability to provide 100 points of identification
- Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Clearance

Working Hours

- Monday to Friday
- 38-hour work week

Pre-Employment Requirements Successful applicants will be required to complete:

- Medical Assessment
- Drug and Alcohol Screening (DAS)

What We Offer

- Market-competitive salary package of $81,000 - $109,000 Super
- Immediate start opportunity
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Career development and growth opportunities
- The chance to contribute to meaningful Indigenous engagement outcomes across major projects in Western Australia

If you are a First Nations professional looking to grow your career in business development while helping deliver positive outcomes for communities, we encourage you to apply.

📌 Business Development Coordinator - First Nations (Melbourne)
🏢 Apprenticeship Support Australia
📍 Melbourne