Business Development Officer (Casual Contract) Melbourne CBD | 12 Hours Per Week | 12-Week Casual Assignment
Are you an energetic and confident communicator who enjoys connecting with people and creating new business opportunities? We're looking for a proactive Business Development Officer to join our team on a short-term casual basis and support our business growth initiatives.
This role is ideal for someone with strong outbound sales experience, excellent computer skills, and a passion for prospecting and relationship building.
About the Role
Working closely with our leadership team, you will play a key role in identifying and engaging potential clients within the staffing and workforce solutions market. Your primary focus will be cleansing and maintaining prospect data, conducting outbound calls and email campaigns, and securing appointments for our sales team.
Working Arrangement
12 hours per week
Casual contract for 12 weeks
4 hours per day (open to 2 x 6 hour days for experienced candidates)
Tuesday & Thursday:
Melbourne CBD office
Wednesday:
Work from Home
Key Responsibilities
Cleanse, update, and maintain prospect and customer data within our CRM system
Research and identify target organisations and decision-makers
Conduct outbound calls to prospective clients
Create and send tailored prospecting emails and follow-up communications
Book qualified appointments for senior sales representatives
Maintain accurate records of all sales activities and interactions
Support lead generation and business development campaigns




Provide regular reporting on activity levels and outcomes
About You
We're looking for someone who is commercially minded, organised, and comfortable engaging with senior decision-makers.
Essential Skills & Experience
Previous experience in outbound sales, telemarketing, appointment setting, business development, or lead generation
Strong confidence on the phone with excellent communication skills
High level of computer literacy and experience using CRM systems
Strong attention to detail, particularly when managing and cleansing data
Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
Professional and resilient approach to prospecting and follow-up
Desirable (but not essential)
Experience within staffing, recruitment, workforce planning, labour hire, or professional services
Understanding of recruitment and workforce solutions markets
What We Offer
Flexible hybrid working arrangement
Modern Melbourne CBD office location
Opportunity to contribute directly to business growth
Supportive and cooperative team environment
Potential for future opportunities based on performance
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at diversity-and-inclusion.
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