Business Development Manager

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Detail information about job Business Development Manager. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Can you initiate innovative ideas in a rapidly changing industry and environment?
• Are you looking for a unique opportunity to utilise your ability to deliver quality outcomes and meet deadlines?

The NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) is the lead central agency in the NSW Government. Our mission is to enhance the lives of the people of NSW by driving priorities, brokering outcomes and delivering programs and services.
 
We support the Premier and Deputy Premier, the Cabinet, Ministers and agencies by coordinating policies and services across government. We lead policy development, provide innovative ideas and support Government plans and projects.
 
Working with us will give you a broad overview in areas such as public policy formulation, public administration and state administrative matters and an opportunity to be involved in a range of state-wide policies, issues and projects.
For more information go to http://www.dpc.nsw.gov.au/about/about_the_department.
 
About the Role
Based in Nowra, the Business Development Manager identifies and delivers services to businesses to enable them to expand their contribution to sustainable, high quality economic growth in NSW.
 
You will be responsible for:

• Identifying, developing and managing projects that can utilise NSW Government programs to attract and retain businesses, increase economic growth, grow employment, infrastructure, investment and exports for regional NSW.
• Providing timely, relevant and actionable market intelligence and advice on industry trends and major developments that have the capacity to provide new opportunities or mitigate threats to regional businesses and industries.
• In consultation with the manager, identifying strategies and developing plans that are directly aimed at meeting the Government’s commitments to ensure the growth of priority industries and infrastructure development in regional New South Wales
• Utilising NSW Government facilitation services and programs to provide an effective integrated team approach to the successful development and implementation of regional strategies and initiatives.
• Developing and managing working relationships and networks with key State and Federal Government agencies, Local Government and businesses and other stakeholders for the effective leveraging of programs that encourage business growth.
• Actively contributing to the capture and use of market intelligence and database information across the Department to support improved outcomes for the Regional NSW Group. 
• In consultation with the manager maintaining an effective and efficient administrative process and system for providing accurate information on a diverse spread of business issues.
• Preparing timely, accurate, relevant and high quality briefings, submissions, reports, speeches and correspondence to clients and stakeholders when requested.

 
How to Apply: Your application should include:

1. a cover letter [maximum two pages] addressing the two targeted questions below.
2. an up-to-date resume of no more than five pages which clearly details your relevant skills and experience.

 
Target Questions:

1. Tell me about the most complex project you managed. What actions did you take to ensure the work was completed on-time/within-budget?
2. When involved in discussions where multiple views and opposing positions are represented, how do you facilitate a two-way exchange of ideas and information? Please provide a specific example of where you have implemented this approach? What were the challenges? What was the result?

 
Learn more: Please review the Role Description. For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Nigel McKinnon on (02) 4253 6321 or email [email protected]
 
Closing date: Wednesday, 1 August 2018 [11:59 PM]
 
Job note: A recruitment pool may be established to fill similar temporary or ongoing vacancies in the next 12 months. 
 
Salary: Clerk Grade 9/10. Package includes base salary ($108,004 - $119,061) plus superannuation and leave loading.
 
Help: Should you encounter any technical problems, please contact the I work for NSW helpdesk on 1800 562 679
 
Our Commitment to Flexibility: At DPC we endeavour to make roles flexible. While this role is advertised as full time, we will consider requests to undertake the work on a flexible part-time or job share basis.
 
Our Commitment to Diversity: DPC is a White Ribbon accredited organisation and is committed to ensuring the sector reflects the NSW community it serves. Diverse workforces are more innovative, productive and increase the delivery of high-quality services. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI+, people with disability, other diversity groups, and women.