We are seeking a Business Development Coordinator to contribute to Balarinji’s dynamic new business team.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Background
Balarinji is a Sydney-based, Aboriginal Australian-owned strategy and design agency that amplifies Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, voices and narratives authentically, to create impactful change for a new, shared Australian identity through design excellence.
Balarinji was founded in 1983 by our Emeritus Chair, Yanyuwa man John Moriarty and Managing Director and Creative Executive, Ros Moriarty.
As an award-winning agency, our founders are recognised for their design excellence and unparalleled contribution to building bridges of best practice participation between Aboriginal communities, business and the broader community.
Balarinji’s national and international projects spans graphic design, branding, digital, infrastructure, urban design, precinct planning, public art and curatorial, and interiors.
The Role
The Business Development Coordinator is a pivotal support role within Balarinji’s new business team. This role will provide market intelligence research, coordination and business strategy support to ensure timely responses to client opportunities.
The position requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a proactive mindset, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
This role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys problem solving, research, and supporting a high-performance team to cultivate new and grow established relationships with valued clients, and drive existing and new business services and opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting industry research to identify trends, opportunities, and market activity.
- Assisting the team to generate insights and ideas to support pipeline development.
- Supporting the execution of sales and marketing strategies.
- Managing inbound enquiries and ensuring timely follow-up.
- Assisting in the preparation of proposals, tender schedules, presentations, and reports.
- Coordinating contract and documentation reviews across teams.
- Assisting with client meeting notes and enacting follow-ups as required.
- Contributing to ongoing improvement of business development processes and systems.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- 2+ years’ experience in coordination / administration, sales support or research roles (creative industries or professional services experience desirable).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Competency in MS Office for Mac (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Suite.
- Experience with project management or CRM tools (Smartsheets, Asana, WorkflowMax desirable but not essential).
- Financial and legal literacy advantageous (contract review coordination, reporting).
Benefits
- An opportunity to be a part of an established, dynamic, high profile Indigenous design agency.
- A comfortable and social office environment in Crows Nest, close to transport.
- A small team where like-minded people enjoy great work, and where your career is supported and developed.
- Flexible working, 3 days in the office 2 days working from home (for full time employees).
- Birthday day off at full pay.
- Competitive salary on offer.
You will be joining a high-performance team that shares values and is committed to diversity and equality – we are a long term, proactive Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employer, and we also reflect the broader cultural diversity of contemporary Australia. A positive team culture is the driver of all we do at Balarinji. If you meet some but not all of the criteria, please get in touch as we would love to talk to you.
Apply Now
To apply please submit your resume and cover letter (max two pages) below. For further information please contact: amanda.tyler@balarinji.com.au