- Permanent full-time position with flexible WFH options
- Based in Brisbane
- Use your sales leadership skills to positively contribute to the community
About us Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation. Our aim is to improve the lives of the most vulnerable people in Australia and across our region.
We believe first aid is a humanitarian act, vital to supporting healthy and resilient communities. It should be accessible to everyone, everywhere, without discrimination.
About the role
Joining our First Aid and Mental Health Training Services team, the Business Development Manager is primarily responsible for maintaining existing clients and securing new business within their allocated portfolio. This includes identifying market opportunities, executing corporate contracts, and managing key client relationships.
The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in account management, proactive business generation, and accurate reporting. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to deliver agreed programs, contribute to regional training calendars, and uphold Red Cross standards of confidentiality, compliance, and professional conduct.
What you will bring
- Comprehensive sales/account management background
- Proven organisational and time management skills
- Ability to build and maintain long term customer relationships
- Ability to tailor business solutions to new and existing clients
- Successful track record in achievement of sales targets and KPIs
- Experience in targeted prospecting with a high conversion rate
- Qualified communication skills
- Ability to present and appeal to a wide range of clients
A current and valid driver's licence is an essential requirement of this role. Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity
Financial wellbeing:
Access salary packaging benefits via Maxxia; up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment, helping maximise your take-home pay
Health & Wellbeing: Access resources supporting nutrition, sleep, resilience, and mindfulness, along with wellbeing programs and guided meditation
Career development: Ongoing learning, training, and professional development opportunities
Work/Life Flexibility: You can access a paid ‘Me’ day just for you, in addition to a wide range of other paid leave options
Further information
This role is covered by the Educational Services (Post-Secondary Education) Award 2020 – Level 5 (General Staff). Salary from $73,586.24 + superannuation + access to salary packaging.
Cover letters should be addressed to Scott Couper and should confirm that you meet the essential requirements as outlined above.
For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Scott Couper,
[email protected]
(Enquiries only. Please submit applications via SEEK or our Careers page)
Applications will close Friday, 2 October 2026
We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may close the advert early.
Whilst we appreciate interest in our roles, we will not be engaging with Agencies or Agency Candidates for this role.
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Red Cross strives to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre. We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with diverse lived experiences, abilities, genders, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations. We are a child safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children.
Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities. Thank you for considering a career at Red Cross. We also have great opportunities to volunteer.
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📌 Business Development Manager (Brisbane)
🏢 Australian Red Cross
📍 Brisbane