Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure NSW – Penrith NSW
Business Development Specialist, Bradfield Development Authority
2-year Temporary full-time opportunity
Penrith and Bradfield locations with flexible working arrangements
Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $******* to $******* + super
What's in it for me?
Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.
The role
If you're energised by uncovering opportunities, building powerful partnerships, and turning strategy into commercial success, this role will feel like home. The
Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility (AMRF)
is searching for a Business Development Specialist who thrives at the intersection of innovation, industry engagement, and strategic growth.
What you'll do
Drive revenue growth by implementing targeted business development strategies aligned to KPIs and AMRF's long-term sustainability goals.
Champion innovation in how we identify, pursue, and close recent business—negotiating contracts and securing deals that elevate AMRF's market presence.
Leverage CRM insights to manage relationships, track pipeline performance, and optimise conversion rates.
Identify and analyse new markets, assess risks and opportunities, and manage key accounts with a strategic, long-term mindset.




Partner with clients through consultative solution-selling—uncovering needs, shaping value-adding proposals, and aligning opportunities with AMRF's strategic objectives.
Develop deep product knowledge to prepare compelling proposals, quotes, and lead contract negotiations that maximise revenue.
Craft high-quality reports, briefings, and correspondence that support informed decision-making and strengthen stakeholder confidence.
Build strong relationships with clients and senior executives, acting as a trusted point of contact and ensuring exceptional engagement.
Apply strategic grant writing expertise to secure funding that advances AMRF's mission and capabilities.
Bring curiosity and adaptability—manufacturing or technical experience is welcome but not required.
For more information read the full Role Description:Business Development Specialist BDA AMRF
What you will bring to the role
Sound understanding of the business development and investment process
Understanding of financial reports and key factors driving economic growth
Proven success in a new business development role in a competitive market, ideally in the industrial or manufacturing space selling services.
What is an essential requirement:
Tertiary qualifications in business / economics / engineering or relevant degree and/or equivalent professional experience




Current NSW Driver Licence and ability to travel across NSW and interstate where required
About us
The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure(DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities.
We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.
Applications close Wednesday, 12 .
Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.
We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process (including an alternate format of the application form), ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via ****** or ************* - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.
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